Pigeons basically seed/grain eaters. Commercial grain mixes and pellets are specially prepared for pigeons. Many dove breeders mix the commercial grain mix (for pigeons) with seeds (sold commercially as wild bird seed). All pigeons require a balanced diet for best production no matter what type of feed is used. Protein is essential when birds are producing, and peas and soybeans are a good source. Commercially mixed feeds have all the essential nutrients required by the birds, but make sure your birds are eating all the different types of grains when you feed them a grain mix. If you wish to mix your own feed, follow these suggested formulas:
- Peas 18%
- Yellow corn 40%
- Kafir (milo) 15%
- Red wheat 27%
- Wild bird seed 10%
- Mineral grit (free choice)
Make grit (small pieces of granite) available to birds that don’t get out to eat gravel. Grit and gravel help the bird digest food. Many breeders prefer Red Health or Mineral Grit for pigeons because it has extra minerals and salts. Commercial pellets contain minerals, so avoid using mineral gritwith this feed.Most pigeons will perform well if provided adequate peas, corn, kafir, red wheat, and mineral grit in separate feeders, so they can balance their own diets.
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