The old way to identify the male and female of pigeons can be by looking at the pigeon's body shape, nose tumor in the mouth, pigeon's cry, pigeon's "kissing" and "mating" status.

1, depending on the size

Pigeons of the same batch and type are generally male pigeons. If it is hatched at close range, when the pigeon is six or seven months old, it is usually a male pigeon. Because of the same type of pigeons in the same batch, the female pigeons are often petite.

2, see oral cavity, nose tumor, etc.

The male pigeon's mouth is often short and thick, while the female pigeon's mouth is a bit long and narrow. Male pigeons usually have larger nasal tumors, while female pigeons have smaller nasal tumors.

3. Listen to the pigeons.

Pigeons grow up to more than six to seven months after breaking their shells, and they will start looking for a mate after sexual maturity. If the pigeons are cooing at this time, nodding at the nest frequently, and their necks are bulging, then it is generally a male pigeon.

4. Look at the state of pigeons "kissing" and "mating"

Before mating, the male pigeon will open his mouth and let the female pigeon put her mouth into it to eat "food" to show her love for the female pigeon. If the mother pigeon sticks her mouth in, they will get very close. Watching pigeons kiss is easy to distinguish between males and females, and this identification method is more accurate.

Morphological characteristics of pigeons

The meat pigeon has graceful posture, dense feathers and metallic luster. The male pigeon has a brighter coat color than the female pigeon, a headless head, a soft and shiny nose tumor (old pigeons have no luster), clear iridescent eyes, soft and flat scales on the feet, bright red colors and soft and sharp toes (claws). Old pigeon, the scales on the shin toes are hard and thick, the scales are distinct, the color is deep red, and the toes are hard and pure. ?

The male pigeon has a slightly flat head, a wide forehead, large and loose eye rings, a large nose tumor and an active and aggressive temperament. In estrus, they often actively chase female pigeons, their neck airbags swell, they nod frequently and make a "goo goo" cry. The sternum is long and curved, the distance between pelvis and pubic bone is narrow and tight, the tibia of the foot is thick, and the tip of the main wing is pointed. The female pigeon has a beautiful figure, a slightly round head, a close eye ring, a small nasal tumor, a short and straight sternum, a wide and elastic distance between pubis, a thin tibia and a blunt and round tip of the main wing.