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1st November 2006, 06:14 PM
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Another Home Needed For N.y. PiggyI Feel Bad For This Pigeon, I Have Her ,( I Think,shes A She)in A Bird Cage,but She Does Not Look Happy,she Is Now Afraid Of Me ,but Stood On My Finger Last Night For The First Time,when I Took Her Out To Clean Her Cage.i Have Had Her For About 2 Months,(i Think) She Was A Rescue From A Car Hitting Her,she Is Now Fat And Plump,looks Alot Better Then She Did ,when I Rescued Her,if Someone Can Take Her,that Would Be Nice,maybe Someone With Other Pigeons,so She Has Some Friends,or Should I Release Her Where I Can Find Other Pigeons,even Though I Never See Any Out Where I Live.she Is A Feral Colored Pigeon,and She Is Beautiful.thanks
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3rd November 2006, 09:09 AM
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where do you live?
i would like to get a pigeon that was wild like my Pije.
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3rd November 2006, 10:47 AM
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Do you know anything about shipping birds? I've been against it for a long time but you are all the way in NY so I see no other way for it to happen. my pigeon needs a mate because he gets so stressed and horny all the time. If you are sure she is a she, I would love to take her off your hands. My e-mail address is jacobsshygrl@hotmail.com if you'd like to talk about the little bird.
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3rd November 2006, 02:55 PM
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after being in a warm home for so long,would it be ok to release her.i am
 from n.y. i dont think shipping is alot for 1 bird,i sent 3 out last month ,and it costs about $30.00.if im sure she will going to a good home,send me the box and shipping and shes yours.shes really pretty.
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#5
3rd November 2006, 08:46 PM
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well, if she would be happier in the wild, being that she once was wild, i wouldn't want to seperate her from that or from a mate she might have out there waiting for her in the wild. I would find that out first before giving her up if I were you. But if it is necessary that she stay a house pet then I'd love to take her. That is, only if she really is a she and not a male. I'd hate to have two males and have a major dominance problem between them. I've had my pigeon since he was an egg, six months now, and he really needs a mate. I let him roam the house freely whenever he wants wherever he wants and I only cage him at night for sleep. I would do the exact same with an addition. A picture would be great, as well as confirmation that she is in fact a hen. Do you know her age approximately?
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4th November 2006, 05:33 PM
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after being in so long,and her being used to me and my 2 dogs,i think she would not have no fear of wild animals now.im sure she is a hen,i had 2 males before ,female for sure.i cant get a photo tonight but will get one tomorrow,shes sleeping right now.im sure she can be tamed,she was thin when i found her and now shes nice an plump,beautiful piggy. Last edited by teebo; 4th November 2006 at 05:43 PM.
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6th November 2006, 12:29 PM
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maybe my best bet is to let her go,i just hope the weather will not effect her now, that its getting cold outdoors,its sopossed to warmer this week,so maybe i will let her back into the wild.do you all think this is going to be alright.
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6th November 2006, 03:32 PM
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so is she releasable?you didnt say whether she has any injuries that would make her easy prey. you just said she is fat and pretty so i guess she has no injuries? if so you should release her either to where you found her or to a nearby flock.
where in ny are you? Aias
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#9
7th November 2006, 01:10 PM
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she has no injuries,i live about an hour from the city,upstate.i just hate the thought of releasing her,she has no fear of my dogs,so what if shes on the ground feeding and an animal walks up to her,she probably wont fly away.
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#10
7th November 2006, 01:33 PM
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that would be the deciding factor then, her reaction to the dogs....if shes comfortable with them then releasing her might be harmfull.
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#11
7th November 2006, 06:41 PM
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It has become used to being fed by a human and may get hungry in the wild during the winter because it could forget where to find food and such, if you found this pigeon injured it could still have a healed injury that could afect the pigeon while flying kinda like a sprang ankle .. you won't know when it will hit and it could be worse if a hawk chases the pigeon. I would leave this pigeon with finding a new home, a small avary can always be given to the pigeon this way it can still be outdoors except in a protected area and it will have all the food it needs and wont have to search for it. It's up to you of course but if it where me I would give this pigeon a new home, yes the wild is freedome for pigeons but it could lead to death for a human bonded pigeon, anyway good luck with what ever choice you make. Im sure jacobsshygrl would give that pigeon a new loving and safe home either way! PS: That's also true what you said, if this pigeon is used to dogs it could get attacked because it wont move from an angry dog being let out for a run, it will just think the dog is friendly and not move. Also if that pigeon did have a mate it probably moved on after 2 months ... that's just a geuss tho. Last edited by christina11; 7th November 2006 at 06:45 PM.
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#12
8th November 2006, 07:27 AM
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Teebo, DON'T release this pigeon now. It definitely is not the right time of year to put her out on her own. Not only will she be scared and not understand what's going on but it will be too cold for her. She would have to find a place to stay and learn how to forage for food. The combination of fear, cold and hunger will probably kill her.
If no one adopts her at least wait until spring and then release her in an area where there are other ferals. Then, keep seed in that area so you'll know she has a food source until she picks up how to feed naturally from the other ferals. I also would like to caution other members to be extremely cautious with giving out advice if you have no prior experience of releasing birds. At best, releasing is always a dicey proposition. My greatest concern for this bird is the cold weather that is normal for upper NY state. So, please be careful.
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Maggie Last edited by Maggie-NC; 8th November 2006 at 07:32 AM.
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