How to Feed Pigeons

Whether you have a pet pigeon or just want to feed the birds in Central Park, this article will explain exactly how and what to feed those winged creatures.

Things You'll Need

• Food (grain, vegetables, sorghum)
• Water

Instructions

1. Gather the food you will need to feed the pigeons. You can purchase peas, pellets and sorghum. If you have a pet pigeon, you should feed him about 500 grams of grain per week.

2. Find a good location to feed wild pigeons. This would include parks, places near water (as pigeons love to bathe in water year-round) and more famously, anywhere in New York City, as long as you don't get caught.

3. Put the food out where the pigeons can easily find it. One of the better ways to put the food out is to make a small pile that the birds can feast on, as opposed to spreading the food out in a large location.

4. Provide water for the birds. Water is as important as food. The birds will drink the water and also use it to cleanse themselves and play in.

5. Feed birds regularly. You can make it a weekly trip with your children or do it after a morning stroll.

Tips & Warnings

• Watch where you feed the birds. Some places do not allow you to feed wild birds, such as New York City where there are currently fines for feeding pigeons.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Pigeon feeding tips