Need home for Handicapped and some show birds

[Elizabethy]

Hi Bruce-

I forgot to mention how helpful networking with local animal rescue groups has been. When I first started helping kings, I was on my own but I connected early on with Mickaboo [a Northern Cal parrot rescue] and they've become a HUGE help, going so far as to create a new 'wing' for pij & doves called MickaCoo!

I've also gotten help from groups such as Rat Rescue, Rabbit Rescue and Dog Rescue. Also networking with local animal shelters & humane societies has helped. Put the word out to everyone that you've got special pij that need homes and that you need help. People will respond to your call.

Best of luck,
e

[Bruce]

I was looking at your loft and noticed there is no protection from exposure to the elements. It looks like a great simple design that I'd like to try for the 8 PMV birds I have. (providing I'm not living in my van down by the river soon)

Can you tell me what you do in case of cold windy weather?

I still have a ton of sweet pij's needing homes.

Bruce
SoCal

[Bruce]

kippermom - I have about 6 kings. I believe one is a Modena. A couple of them might have hooked up with other pij's.

One has a grey bar mate and one has a white homer(?) for a mate.

I'll try and post some additional pictures on my Photobucket site


http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/gg70/bdcaron/

[kippermom]

Bruce...I am taking 16 Kings from Elizabeth next week....are you still trying to find homes for your birds or are you trying to hang on?

[Charis]

I suspect he still needs to place his birds. Bruce sounds pretty desperate too.

[Bruce]

Kippermom - I'm really trying hard to hang on but if I could find a good home for the kings it would be a better environment for them. I love those big gentle kids like crazy but I have to think of them first.

I'm not sure if someone taking them would also take the mates as in the case of my king that has a common pigeon for a spouse. As I mentioned I have one that has a regular white pij mate also.

I'll take some pictures today. I'll create a special folder just for the kings and post the link.

I'm not in foreclosure and the work coming in is at best week to week so I don't want to be crying wolf. It would be great to get as many of the Handicapped, Show, and Kings to a safe secure home(s).

I have about 10 PMV survivors if anyone has a space available. They can all eat on their own so they aren't a maintenance problem. I have limited space and I don't want to mix them in with the general population.

I have live bird shipping boxes ready to go.

Thanks everyone for your concern.

Bruce

[Bruce]

After reading several other messages and the Rescue Report maybe it would be better for everyone if I hang on to these guys as long as I can. At least they're not yet in a desperate situation like so many other birds.

They're definitely suffering. In fact they are extremely spoiled. When I distribute the seed in the "loft" I hand the kings their own pile or bowl.

Do all kings have such cool personalities?

Bruce

[TerriB]

Originally Posted by Bruce

...Do all kings have such cool personalities?
Bruce

I know my Walter certainly does - very self-assured and quite willing to share his opinion! The vet's office is always impressed by how easy he is to work with.