Help Rescued King Pigeons: Foster, Adopt, Donate or Volunteer

King Pigeons, rescued from local animal shelters, make great pets. They’re sweet, smart, calm & full of personality but, because people aren't aware of them, they often can't find good homes. Kings are bred to be eaten (squab) but some escape or are set free from live food markets. They can’t survive in the wild and, while the lucky ones end up in shelters, they are euthanized if not adopted.

Pet King Pigeons need:

• Safe place (indoors or out, protected from weather and predators)


• Room to move (a space 4’ high, 4’ wide, 6’ long is good for 1 to 2 birds)


• Fresh food (pigeon feed), water, grit & greens daily


• Easy clean floor &/or Pigeon Pants (www.birdwearonline.com)


• Company (either yours or another pigeon’s)


• Family planning (with a mated pair, you need to replace real eggs w/ fake)


• Avian Vet Care if they become sick or injured

To adopt a king pigeon from MickaCoo, contact Elizabeth at AdoptKings@gmail.com

Click here for more of Frances' story (including videos).

King pigeons are also available for adoption at the Marin Humane Society located at 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. in Novato. Call them for more information at (415) 883-4621

To volunteer, foster or donate on behalf of rescued king pigeons, e-mail Elizabeth at AdoptKings@gmail.com

For help or more information about pigeons, visit Pigeon Talk- a wonderful web group of pigeon lovers from around the world that is moderated by experts.

For more information about Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue, go to www.Mickaboo.org

Until there are homes for all of them, don't buy, don't breed- adopt.