Urban Pigeon Management
Our Comprehensive Guide
for Switzerland
How can cities and municipalities manage their urban pigeon populations effectively, humanely and sustainably over the long term? Our comprehensive guide, based on the Augsburg Model, shows how it can be done.
A Practical Guide
The dossier explains the causes of today’s urban pigeon populations, highlights the limitations of common measures and provides step-by-step guidance on implementing sustainable urban pigeon management with managed pigeon lofts based on the Augsburg Model.
What You’ll Find in the Dossier
- Background and causes of urban pigeon populations and associated challenges
- Effectiveness and limitations of different management measures
- How the Augsburg Model works
- Site selection, construction and setup of managed pigeon lofts
- Appropriate feeding and encouraging pigeons to settle in the loft
- Population management through egg swapping
- Cleaning, hygiene and veterinary care
- Monitoring and documentation
- Costs and resource requirements
- Practical examples from Switzerland and Germany
The aim is to establish sustainable, long-term urban pigeon management that balances animal welfare with the interests of cities, municipalities, local communities and property owners.
For Public Authorities, Municipalities and Businesses
The information dossier has been specifically designed to serve as a practical, expert resource for discussions, assessments and the planning of concrete projects. It can also be easily forwarded to the relevant departments and decision-makers.
We provide support with planning and site selection, connect you with local partner organisations, and can assist with project implementation and public communication where needed.
Would you like to initiate a project or do you have questions about implementation?
