How to Build a Pedigree Tree

Add pigeons, link parents, and navigate your multi-generation family tree inside Pigeon Pedigree Pro.

5 min read Up to 10 generations All plans

A pedigree tree in Pigeon Pedigree Pro is built by linking pigeons together as father and mother. Once linked, the system automatically traverses all the relationships and displays a full multi-generation view. The more pigeons you have in your database, the deeper the tree can go.

Free plan supports up to 4-generation trees. Silver and above unlock 6–10 generations. The tree depth is only limited by the data you've entered — there's no cap on how many ancestors a pigeon can have.

Step-by-Step

Add the Subject Pigeon

Go to Pigeons → Add Pigeon. Enter the ring number, name, sex, breed, and year. Ring number is the only required field. Click Save.

Add the Father (if not already in your loft)

Repeat step 1 for the father pigeon. If the father is already in your loft (e.g. he's one of your own birds), you don't need to add him again — he'll appear in the search when you link parents.

Add the Mother

Same as above — add or confirm the mother is already in your database. Make sure her sex is set to Female (V) so she appears in the Mother field search.

Link Father and Mother to the Subject

Open the subject pigeon's edit page (Pigeons → [Pigeon Name] → Edit). Use the Father and Mother search dropdowns to find and select the correct parents. Click Save.

Tip: You can search by ring number or name in the parent dropdowns. If a parent isn't showing up, check that their sex is set correctly — females only appear in the Mother field, males in the Father field.

View the Pedigree Tree

Go to Pedigree → [Pigeon Name] or click View Tree from any pigeon's detail page. The tree renders automatically, traversing all linked ancestors. Each box shows ring number, name, sex, and year.

Example: 3-generation pedigree tree

NL 20-1739393 M
GABBAR
Subject · 2020
NL 17-1115599 M
ERIK
Father · 2017
NL 15-1538924 V
MEALY 24
Mother · 2015
NL 09-2010686 M
NICK
Pat. GF · 2009
NL 14-1753656 V
ERIKA
Pat. GM · 2014
NL 14-1787774 M
TOMMY
Mat. GF · 2014
NL 11-1407763 V
GOLDEN LUCKY
Mat. GM · 2011

Extend the Tree by Adding More Ancestors

To add grandparents, open the father's edit page and link his parents (the subject's paternal grandparents). Do the same for the mother. The tree automatically updates — no manual tree-building required.

Share or Export the Tree

From the pedigree tree view, click Download PDF to generate a print-ready A4 certificate, or click Share to create a permanent public link for buyers and other breeders.

Tips for Large Lofts

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pigeon be its own ancestor?

No — the system prevents circular references. You cannot set a pigeon as a parent of itself or any of its descendants.

What if parents from different lofts are linked?

Each loft is isolated. To include a pigeon from another breeder's loft in your tree, add that pigeon to your own database with their ring number. You can mark the status as "purchased" to distinguish outside birds.

Can I see the tree on mobile?

Yes — the pedigree tree view is responsive. On small screens it scrolls horizontally to show all generations.

Ready to Build Your First Tree?

Start with a free account — your first pedigree tree takes less than 5 minutes.

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