Abstract:

With the growth of the national economy and the gradual improvement of residents' living standards and consumption ability, the demand for high-quality livestock and poultry products is increasing. Pigeon eggs are highly favored by consumers for their unique nutritional content. However, due to the unique biological characteristics of pigeons, their egg production is not high, and there are currently no specialized pigeon breeds for egg production, mostly of the meat and egg dual-use type. In order to promote efficient production of egg pigeons and increase breeding benefits, this article intends to summarize the selection of egg pigeon breeds, male and female identification, double female pairing techniques, and prevention and control of Trichomonas gallinae, in order to provide reference for pigeon breeders.

Key words: egg-laying pigeon, gender identification, double female pairing, Trichomonas gallinae, production performance