18.02.2026 23:31
The city of Krakow in southern Poland has launched a pilot birth control program to prevent the increase in the pigeon population and improve their overall condition.
The city of Krakow in Poland has launched a pilot birth control program to prevent the excessive increase in the pigeon population and improve their health. As part of the program, birth control medication will be added to special feeders to ensure the pigeons are fed.
BIRTH CONTROL DECISION FOR PIGEONS
In the tourist city of Krakow, famous for its pigeons, birth control will be applied to the pigeons. The Krakow Municipality, together with the Dzikusy Salamandry Foundation and various scientific and research circles, has prepared a pilot birth control program for pigeons.
"THE AIM IS TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL CONDITION OF PIGEONS"
Sabina Janeczko, the spokesperson responsible for animals at the Krakow Municipality, stated that the aim of the program is to improve the overall condition of the pigeons and reduce the difficulties arising from the excessive increase in their population, such as diseases and access to food.
"BIRTH CONTROL MEDICATION WILL BE PLACED IN THE FEEDERS"
Janeczko noted that special feeders will be placed in certain locations where pigeons are commonly found in the city, and she informed that the birds will not disappear immediately the next day as a result of the program. "The feeders will dose birth control medication into the corn contained within them every day, in other words, the corn kernels will be coated with the medication," said Janeczko, adding that the pilot program is a long-term but safe process.
Veterinarian Przemyslaw Baran from the Dzikusy Salamandry Foundation stated that dozens of injured or neglected pigeons are brought to their clinic every day, which is why they decided to systematically address the issue.