What a Lahori Pigeon should eat changes across its life more than most owners expect. Portion size, not brand, is where most first-year problems start.
Never feed
Avocado, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and salt are toxic to birds.
A breed from Pakistan (Lahore), living in India
The Lahori Pigeon was developed in Pakistan (Lahore). The part that travels badly is rarely temperament - it is the coat and the tolerance for heat. Plan the year around that and most of the rest follows.
Changing food
Phase any change over a week. An abrupt switch upsets the gut and tells you nothing about whether the new food suits a medium bird.
What the diet should be
For a Lahori Pigeon: pellets, vegetables and limited fruit; never avocado, chocolate or caffeine. An all-seed bowl is the commonest cause of illness in pet birds.
Storage in an Indian climate
Humidity spoils dry food faster than the printed date suggests. Smaller quantities through the monsoon, sealed, and look at it before it goes in the bowl.
Planning for about 12 years
A Lahori Pigeon is with you for about 12 years. Budget and routine both need to survive that, including the last quarter of it when a medium bird needs more veterinary attention than it did young.
Balancing calm against gentle
Breeds described as both calm and gentle need the two managed together rather than separately. With a medium bird that usually means a predictable routine first and training second - the routine is what makes the training stick.
