http://www.pigeons.biz/forums Pigeon-Life.net - Pigeons, Pigeon Forums, Resources, Art en Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.pigeons.biz/forums http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68721&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 12:08:38 GMT One of my young female pigeons has been getting occasional smelly droppings. It went away by itself last time(about a week ago) but has come back and seems to be lasting longer this time. She has lots of clear fluid with the droppings which can smell so strong that you pull away. They smell a bit... One of my young female pigeons has been getting occasional smelly droppings. It went away by itself last time(about a week ago) but has come back and seems to be lasting longer this time. She has lots of clear fluid with the droppings which can smell so strong that you pull away. They smell a bit like an overripe drain(not a toilet) and sometimes they can have a slight vinegary smell. I have not seen anything like this before, and she is showing no signs of being ill, I am just concerned this may be something that is developing. This is the young female that appears to have the crop slightly protruding beyond normal when I rescued her, but again it does not seem to cause her any problems.

Any suggestions? Has she just eaten something unpleasant? ]]> BHenderson http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68721 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68720&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 11:34:11 GMT I rescued a pigeon. Its leg was hurt because the metal band was crushed. It is white and gray. It had a blue plastic band no one leg and a white metal on the other. I was so worried about the bird that I didn't think to write down everything on the band before cutting it off. I can see FOY, small numbers 201 and think that may be the date 2012. It's id # is 8025. I would love to find the owner. What can I do to find out more info? I live in a rural area and the bird was seen in the area for a week befor it came to my house. CORNING, ARKANSAS. ]]> I found a pigeon or dove - now what? JacHat http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68720 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68719&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 10:39:37 GMT I am trying to locate a nice wicker dove release basket that holds ten to fifteen birds. Either new or used, or maybe you can point me towards a vendor. Been through all the supply houses, can't find what I want.
Thanks ]]> Products and Equipment Cgosch http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68719 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68718&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 06:40:58 GMT Hi everyone,

I have noticed that one of my ferals that I feed is holding her head and neck backwards and her chest forward. Today she didn't eat much and I'm concerned. What could this positioning of the head mean? Any feedback would be great, I'm afraid she might be in pain. If worse comes to worse I'll take her to the vet but before that I'd like to know what you out there think.
Thanks so much. ]]> Sick or Injured Pigeon and Dove Discussions whitetail http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68718 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68717&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 05:39:13 GMT I haven't posted in awhile, but find my doves behaving in a very agressive manner. I have 7 in a 3' x 10' loft with three cages with locking doors at the end of the loft. I have mainly rescue birds: two older white males, a female who I rescued from starvation and neglect, a female I took in from a new owner and handfed and a young white male who has paired with my handfed female. All of these are white doves. In addition, I took in two young brown crossbred birds and handfed them. They are both male as best as I can tell. So I have a total of 5 males and 2 females. I have never has such disharmony. I had to remove the two older white males to the chicken coop as they constantly cooed, raising hell from morning to night over the attention of my handfed female who paired with the younger male. The two brown ones stopped getting along and I removed the smaller of the two after the other one bloodied his head and picked him bald.

Can I mix these around and by careful observation find couples and harmony? I am thinking I need to change the male to female ratio. I also have two of the birds confined in the cages at the end of the loft and would like to let them out to exercise.

Can someone tell form my story things in dove behavior I am overlooking or other tips? Your feedback will be much appreciated.

Zeeknos ]]> Training and Behavior Zeeknos http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68717 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68716&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 04:25:03 GMT Hello pigeon lovers.

I found a pigeon in my back yard. I'm on the NW side of Chicago.

It has a green tag that I believe reads:

7164
AU 2013
Chicago

Some photos of the bird: http://imgur.com/a/bfjhs

He seems to be injured, and is unable to walk at all, although he struggles around. I currently have him in a cardboard box in my garage with birdseed spread around and a dish of water. The box is open at the top.

I'm open to suggestions as to what my next step should be. I hope he regains strength and flies away, but if not I would like to ensure he gets treated.

Thank you in advance. ]]> I found a pigeon or dove - now what? sonus http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68716 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68715&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 02:19:55 GMT So within the last few weeks ive had some changes to my pigeon keeping 'plan'....as stated in a previous post I unexpectedly acquired two 11 day old baby homers who had been orphaned. Within the next week I was really happy to hatch my first baby pigeons EVER- 2 german owls. So with the four homers and pair of German Owls I already had, plus the 2 orphaned babies, plus the two new babies from the GO's...I now have 8 birds. This is probably the most birds I would personally want in a loft my size. (6'x4') its hutch style so Its 6'wide by 4' deep + 4x4 settling cage.... what is the best way to set up my loft to discourage further breeding...right now theres boxes in the loft which I know are going to encourage breeding....should i strictly have T perches or V perches etc? ]]> General Discussions newtopigeonsNJ http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68715 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68714&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 00:52:54 GMT I went in my father's pigeon coop and found one of his birds to be sick. The bird cannot walk or fly. I brought the bird in the house to show my father and he stated that two of his pigeons died this week under the same conditions. He blames the fact that he bought some "red wheat" and it made them sick. He was going to kill the bird and told me that it is suffering. It doesn't look like it is suffering to me. I took the pigeon and put her in a cage alone, laid he on nesting material, gave her food and water (which she did drink and ate) and told him that he is not permitted to kill this bird and that I will take care of her. I am from Buffalo, New York. The weather is warm here now so the bird is outside but caged in alone so others cannot pick on her. Somebody please help me, I don't know what to do for her, I don't even know what is wrong. Has anybody heard of this? When I put her down, her legs just lay behind her. She is 10 years old. Any help would be appreciated. ]]> Sick or Injured Pigeon and Dove Discussions Lainey1129 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68714 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68713&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 22:49:39 GMT A Good auction today.172 birds sold.Didn't think anyone would bid my birds up but they did.Good thing I took some extra $$.:).Got mine back and got a nice little RC hen from one of the Yukon members.My estimate of what they took in(and it's probably a little low)is around 2500.00.Going to be a nice purse for someone in the auction races. ]]> Josepe http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68713 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68712&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 19:25:23 GMT hi there just joined here as i have just found a young pigeon on the floor near my garage, first spotted it about 2pm today (its now about 8.20pm obviously), it looks to be very scruffy and plumped up feathers, it has some damage ontop of its head and on one of its wing, looks to have been... hi there just joined here as i have just found a young pigeon on the floor near my garage, first spotted it about 2pm today (its now about 8.20pm obviously), it looks to be very scruffy and plumped up feathers, it has some damage ontop of its head and on one of its wing, looks to have been bleeding, and looks as if you can almost see the bone in its wing, it dosent look skinny for a young bird and did have some form of food (looked possibly like wet bread) on its beak, im thinking someone might have tryed to feed it? ive had a look around in the treas and on houses etc and cannot see any nests or pigeones about so im unsure what to do? it was out in the oped on the solid floor so i picked it up and put it in the grass under a tree near were it was because i was worried about a cat getting it. not sure what to do or how long to leave it before i do something if anyone could help please.

like i say ive just joined so havent had a look around yet


thanks ]]> I found a pigeon or dove - now what? wigan123 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=68712