Fresh dovecote constructed at Gießener Theaterpark
In the heart of Gießen, a new pigeon house has been established at the Theaterpark, marking a significant step in the city's efforts to manage its increasing pigeon population. The joint initiative between the city and an association is spearheaded by Barbara Felde and Janine Steinmetz, who hope the pigeon house will provide humane housing for the pigeons and alleviate problems for residents.
The pigeon house, still in its initial stages, is intended to address the issue of increased urban pigeons, a phenomenon that has been observed in many cities worldwide in recent years. While the success of the pigeon house in Gießen remains to be seen in the coming years, animal protectors in the city are optimistic about its potential.
The care of the pigeons at the Theaterpark pigeon house is overseen by an association, and the city is covering the feed costs. To attract pigeons to the coop, grains are being used as a lure. However, as of now, no pigeons have ventured into the pigeon house.
Barbara Felde and Janine Steinmetz, both involved in the project, express their hope that the pigeon house will lead to a reduction in problems for residents and provide a humane solution for the pigeons. Janine Steinmetz, representing Columbia Livia, is particularly optimistic about the project's future success.
The implementation of the pigeon house in Gießen's Theaterpark is part of a broader strategy by the city to manage its growing pigeon population. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in the project by feeding and watering the pigeons at the pigeon house.
As the pigeon house settles into its new environment, the city of Gießen remains committed to controlling the growing pigeon population and ensuring the well-being of both its residents and the city's feathered inhabitants.
In aligning with the city's broader strategy to manage the urban pigeon population, Barbara Felde and Janine Steinmetz anticipate that the home-and-garden setup of the Theaterpark pigeon house will not only offer a humane lifestyle for the pigeons but also alleviate problems for residents in the long run. As the initiative continues, Janine Steinmetz, a member of the pet-focused association Columbia Livia, remains hopeful about the positive impact this project could have on the city's home-and-garden environment, as well as the well-being of its feathered residents.
