The pigeons have several shelves to roost on; plenty of fresh food, water, calcium-enriched grit, and greens; fresh air and sunlight; and nesting materials. To control the population, I substitute wooden eggs, which the pigeons "incubate" but which don't hatch! 
Pictured right is me placing new tile on the floor. This tile is easy to clean -- I just sweep and mop while the pigeons roost on their shelves. 

Here is Musetta, Florentine, Chavaleh and Attilla on their favorite shelves. Attilla is "driving" Chavaleh, his wife. Male pigeons do this when other males are around. They follow their wives around and peck lightly at them. They want to be sure that the other males don't get too close to their beautiful wives!

The new aviary is approximately 350 square feet. I am using 7% UVB lighting (30 watts) for daytime lighting. There are large windows which allow direct sunlight as well as fresh air. Below, beautiful Gwendolyn flies toward the food.

Below is another picture of the aviary (L to R: Waldo (in front of white Juliette), Poppy, Musetta, Glinka, and Luigi)

I took the photograph above of the white pigeon flying at Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. In the background you'll spot another white pigeon looking on!

Newer Aviary Pictures after Remodeling

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