The father will usually take over most of the feeding of the first round. Banding Your young birds should be banded with seamless bands at around a week old. Each band has an individual number on it so that you can distinguish the bird. If you plan to show your pigeon it must be banded. You should record band information in some type of breeding book or loft register.
Bands are available from pigeon clubs and many suppliers.
At around three weeks old your young birds can leave the nest. The parents may still feed them for another week or two. You should make sure that they know where the food and water is and keep an eye on them as they may be attacked and scalped by the other birds. I have low perches and hiding places in my loft for young birds. Your loft will look nicer and your birds will stay healthier if you keep the loft clean.