will my baby pigeons be ok?

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ok a couple days ago i asked what do i feed my baby pigeons that just hatched since tha momma nor dad eat worms becouse they are scared and people mainly told me to let the parents do their job so i did and the babies look like they are getting skinnier and one breaths really hard i want to do something since this is my birds first eggs to make it but what can i do

ieguy · Accepted Answer

What are you feeding the parents.  First - pigeon do NOT eat worms.  They eat grain, seeds, etc.  If this is the first egg to make it, then I'm worried that your birds aren't getting enough of what they need to succeed.  Pigeons are pretty hardy animals.

Are you feeding them a good mix?  Do they have pigeon grit? Do they have an adequate nest bowl?  

Will your babies be okay?  Honestly, from what you say.  No, they're dying. If the parents are sitting on them and not feeding them, then you can try to hand feed them. If you can get to a pet store and buy some Kaytee feeding mix and then use a little syringe to pump it in to them, you stand with your lack of experience - about a 50-50 chance to save them (assuming the babies aren't sick).  here's a link to some places that show you how to feed them.  If you can't get the Kaytee right away, you can use pea soup, especially if it's one that doesn't need to have water added to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOIqHRKeIS8
http://www.duckpolice.org/BirdWeb/PigeonResourceWeb/pigeonresource.html

good luck

Some basic pigeon care info:
http://www.angelfire.com/ca7/pigeonloft/oddsends.html
http://www.angelfire.com/ga3/pigeongenetics/BASICPIGEONINFO.html
http://www.angelfire.com/ga3/pigeongenetics/basicpigeoncare.html

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