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19 Jun 2025
Original study |
| 19 Jun 2025
| 19 Jun 2025
Investigation of the reproductive behavior of Tarim pigeons
Lin Zhu
College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, 830052, China
Mahmoud Kamal
Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Microbiology, National Center for International Research on Animal Gut Nutrition, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza 12618, Egypt
Mengyue Sun
College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, 830052, China
Yao Li
College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, 830052, China
Rui Fu
College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, 830052, China
Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack
Department of Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), P.O. Box 77, Giza, Egypt
Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
Zewu Wang
Xinjiang Kunlun Cuiling Pigeon Industry Co. Ltd, Kashgar, 844000, China
Kailun Yang
College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, 830052, China
Fengming Li
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, 830052, China
Yanfen Cheng
Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Microbiology, National Center for International Research on Animal Gut Nutrition, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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This study explores pigeon behavior during different breeding stages in order to provide information to improve pigeon management. We observed 10 pairs of birds during incubation, 9 pairs of birds during the early nurturing period, and 9 pairs of birds with chicks older than 10 d. Results showed that females mainly incubated the eggs, with an average duration of 7.94 h d-1. Feeding and drinking behaviors also increased during the nurturing period, peaking at specific times.
This study explores pigeon behavior during different breeding stages in order to provide...
