Different breeds of pigeons living together?

[MadBirdVN]

Quick question......can different breeds of pigeons live together?

We have a male Modena who needs a friend!! (He is cooing and dancing a lot)
We have been offered a female Indian Fantail - would they integrate well or is there a high possibility of them fighting?

Thanks!
MadBirdVN

 

[sourland]

Modenas (especially the hens) can be aggressive, but it is very likely that a cock would be glad for a girl friend of any sort unless he is human imprinted.

 

[MadBirdVN]

Thank you. He is definitely not human imprinted - he is very independent and doesn't like to be handled at all! When we do manage to catch him (after exercise) he growls all the way back to his cage. He is better than he was when he was first rescued but still not handleable - he just displays and dances a lot!

MadBirdVN

 

[sourland]

If you do get the hen, put her in a cage beside his and allow them to court through the wire. Then when you introduce them to one another a neutral environment might be a good idea.

 

[jak2002003]

Most breeds of pigeons can be mixed together. The key is allowing them enough space. If they are housed in small cages together, or too many in a coop then fighting will happen.