pigeon dust?

[birdy.929]

I have a green cheek conure and is looking into getting a pair of pigeons. They will of course be housed separately and, if needed, I will be able to provide separate play times. However, their cages will be in the same room. The room has proper ventilation, has an air filter running 24/7, and in the summer I can open up the screened-in windows during the day. My only concern is the dust. From my research, I have learned that pigeons produce dander. Will exposure to pigeons put my conure at risk? As much as I want pigeons, I don't want to do anything that could be harmful to Salem.

 

[Karearea]

I know with parrots, feather dander can irritate new world parrots like conures -- the same is likely true here. Air purifiers/filters do a wonderful job at getting all that dust away, so I wouldn't say there's a risk to your conure. Can't wait to see those pigeons if you do get them

 

[Sparkles99]

Maybe you could consider housing the pigeons in a separate room, just in case.