In this scientific work the most important problems and advice under the maintenance of pigeons are described. The chapter 1 – introduction. In it it is described the past and the future pigeon breeding in the world and in Lithuania. In 2 chapter biological features of house pigeons are described. In 3 chapter cultivation and duplication of house pigeons is described. In chapter 4 it is described about care of house pigeons, preparation of their nursery and the technical equipment. There designing and a structure of a premise for pigeons, system of ventilation, the equipment is described. Also hygiene in pigeon nurseries, a temperature mode, disinfection of a dovecot and subjects of leaving. In 5 chapter it is described a mode feeding of house pigeons and the characteristic of their forage. In 6 chapter vitamins, probiotics and prebiotics are described organic and mineral substances: fibers, fats, carbohydrates, Omega-3 and Omega-6, enzymes. In 7 chapter measures the prevention of diseases of the person are described. Infectious and protozoan illnesses, helmintose, noncontagious illnesses, them etiology and preventive means are described. Parasites whom causes illnesses in house pigeons are described. Noncontagious illnesses of pigeons, their preventive maintenance are described. Also their poisoning with a forage, the illnesses connected with lack or surplus of vitamins are described. It is shortly described the first aid to a bird. In 8 chapter conclusions and are presented... [to full text]