Pigeons for adoption in Southern Cal

[Bruce]

I rescue sick pigeons and usually release them. The last time I tried a hawk got one white bird one day and a young rehabbed one the next day so I've not released them since (4 months).

I rescued a flock of white ones and a giant show homer from a motel where the owner was killing them at night when they came to roost.

I have the following:

approx 25 white
1 giant show homer (Napoleon)
1 Turbit (very happy dude)
1 one eyed bird (Winky)
1 w/one leg messed up (Skippy)
10 commons that have been rehabbed

1 White house bird that is affectionate, loving, and I think part Klingon.

I have one that has lived in the house with 7 cats for 3 years. We're keeping her. She and Whitey in one house is a lot especially when they fly free.

They'd all have to go to great homes.

CULLERS NEED NOT APPLY - CULL YOURSELF!

[TAWhatley]

Hi Bruce,

Are any of the rehabbed ferals releasable? If so, there is a lovely little park with a good sized pigeon flock here in Lake Forest. People are actually encouraged to feed the birds in this park, so there is always ample food and water available (there is a duck pond in the park). I am there at least once a day to check on all the birds and rarely see a pigeon in need of assistance.

If you need help in placing the domestic birds, please let me know and I can put you in touch with my rescue partner out in Norco. He has done a wonderful job of finding good homes for literally hundreds of the birds I have rescued.

Terry

[kenny]

Bruce-have You Still Got The Pigeons?i Live In Texas So Do You Have Any Ideal On How To Go About Shipping Them.if Not,do You Know Of Anyone In Texas That Rescues Pigeons Like You Do.i'm Always Interested In Getting New Pigeons.its Been My Hobby For Many Years.thanks,kenny

[Bruce]

I don’t know of anyone who rescues pigeons in Texas.

You should try it, it’s very rewarding when you can help them pull through. Just start feeding them somewhere and watch for the messed up ones. Lumps, string around feet, sprained wings, not to mention canker, pox, respiratory diseases, the list goes on. You'll get good and snatching the sick ones with practice. Hint - don't let them see you looking at them. They are extremely smart.

Go on-line and learn about all the diseases. Jedds.com is a good place. There are a bunch of others. Email if you want me to send you some links.

Half the fun is getting them back to normal and releasing them. I do have several PMV birds that have become pets due to all the time spent feeding and taking care of them. I probably won’t let them go for a long while just in case they relapse.

Good luck!

[zoo keeper]

Hi Bruce,

I see you have birds that need homes? I would love to provide a home for some of them if they are still in need. I live a couple hours north of you. I am up in Bakersfield. Let see, I am not into culling, if I was I am sure I would be culling off my four girls boyfriends first, darn teenagers. They will give you gray hair. No wonder I love my birds so much, they dont bring home strays (or at least not yet), they dont talk back, and they love me for food. My girls only love me for taxi service.

[bklowe]

Hello,
My name is Bruce Lowe and I am a secound year wildlife rescue volunteer living in Exeter CA. I also have many Rock Dove's in need of a caring home. I have sent birds to Terry Whatley on two occassions and I am getting ready to send/take her more. But if there is a loving home in Bakersfield that would be great.

[clucklebeed]

If I could convince my family I would take Napoleon, I really like those giant house pigeons

[Bruce]

Unfortunately Napoleon passed away about 6 months ago. I think she had some type of clot or lump in her reproductive parts.

I have a big white girl like Napoleon. She lost her mate awhile back and she just hangs out by herself. She has trouble picking up food, because of her beak, so she enjoys her own condo and food bowl.

One of her eye lids gets stuck closed every few days. I've given her antibiotics (pills & drops) and it doesn't help. I rinse her eye off with water and she's as good as new.

The top part of her wing is injured so I'm sure she can't fly which is good because she'd never make it out in the world.



http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/g...=BigWhitie.jpg

I have a bunch of real nice kings, and plenty of other kids needing a good home.

Bruce Caron

[clucklebeed]

I really like O.G, I don't have ANY red breeds, and I'm pretty sure red breeds are a MUST.
And by the way, what happened to Big Whitie, I noticed something strange about her crease (I thinks its called) and eyes. Is H/she just a different breed?


I think all of them (Injured or not) are beautiful

[teebo]

Originally Posted by Bruce

I rescue sick pigeons and usually release them. The last time I tried a hawk got one white bird one day and a young rehabbed one the next day so I've not released them since (4 months).

I rescued a flock of white ones and a giant show homer from a motel where the owner was killing them at night when they came to roost.

I have the following:

approx 25 white
1 giant show homer (Napoleon)
1 Turbit (very happy dude)
1 one eyed bird (Winky)
1 w/one leg messed up (Skippy)
10 commons that have been rehabbed

1 White house bird that is affectionate, loving, and I think part Klingon.

I have one that has lived in the house with 7 cats for 3 years. We're keeping her. She and Whitey in one house is a lot especially when they fly free.

They'd all have to go to great homes.

CULLERS NEED NOT APPLY - CULL YOURSELF!

CULLERS NEED NOT APPLY - CULL YOURSELF!
lol i like that

[clucklebeed]

Also sorry about Napoleon... She must ahve been a great bird while you had her

[Bruce]

Clucklebeed - would you be interested in adopting OG an big whitey? OG has a mate. Both BW and OG can't be released and they aren't pets - they get nervous if held.

Bruce