racing pigeon unwanted

[Feefo]

I didn't realise that this thread was so out out of date! Prettyboy Floyd has been with us for a while now. He is a happy, handsome pigeon! We will provide a photo tomorrow!

[Mindy]

That is great Feefo that you got maggie at mate. Did they end up together? Can't wait for pics. and great job on saving Floyd. min

[Trees Gray]

Originally Posted by Feefo

I didn't realise that this thread was so out out of date! Prettyboy Floyd has been with us for a while now. He is a happy, handsome pigeon! We will provide a photo tomorrow!

Oh Cynthia...I'm so happy to hear that. I'm sure Prettyboy Floyd is very happy to be in your care AND to have such a gorgeous mate, like Maggie!!

I can't wait to see a pic of this noble bird...and does he now have a tail??.

[LokotaLoft]

age of thread is not important but the finding of a good home will always be , so may yee spread the love of pigeons into as many hearts and souls as will let them in and appreciate them for the magnificent little souls that they truely are

[Feefo]

I'm sure Prettyboy Floyd is very happy to be in your care AND to have such a gorgeous mate, like Maggie!!

He has a nice tail now, but he and Maggie haven't shown any interest in each other....yet! We have some odd relationships in the aviary but I think we have 14 partnerless male pigeons and only 3 unattached females, so Maggie can take her time about making a choice...or two (at least one of our hens has two male pigeons in her nest!).

[Trees Gray]

Originally Posted by Feefo

He has a nice tail now, but he and Maggie haven't shown any interest in each other....yet! We have some odd relationships in the aviary but I think we have 14 partnerless male pigeons and only 3 unattached females, so Maggie can take her time about making a choice...or two (at least one of our hens has two male pigeons in her nest!).

Good to hear PB Floyd now has some cover up on his bottom, I imagine the weather is or will be getting cold there soon.

Maggie is quite a lucky gal to have her pick of 14 males. LOL

[mr squeaks]

TERRIFIC NEWS, CYNTHIA!!

Some human females should be so lucky to have all those choices!!

Looking forward to a picture!! Maggie is a lovely hen and, as a BB, reminds me of Mr. Squeaks!!

Love, Hugs and Scritches to ALL

Shi and the gang

[skyrider]

pigeon grow tail feather within 8-10 weeks!

Originally Posted by emerollio

Hi

My son came home from school a few days ago with a racing pigeon. On contacting his owner, we tried to let him free but sadly he couldn't fly because his tail feathers are missing. His owner no longer wants him because in his words "He can no longer race". He said that he would have to have him put down.

This pigeon who our family has now named Floyd has become a member of our household as we can not see this bird killed. He is so friendly and nods his head side to side when being spoken to. He also sits on my hand more than happy.

The problem is, is that i live in a built up council site where many cats are kept as pets. Myself have two of these.

I would hate to bring this bird back to his normal self with feathers just to be eaten by a cat. He is eating, drinking and on the mend.

Is there anybody you know in the Southampon area who takes these type of birds to care for? I would keep him in a cage, but this is so unfair to him. Floyd needs a home where he can be cared for and loved for what he is regardless of his inability to race again.

Please help me find this bird a home.

Thank you

Emily

[Feefo]

We think Floyd has found a mate, but it is Toffee's hen, Baby! Twice I have checked the pigeons at night and found her with her head tucked under Floyd's breast, cooing. I thought that was the cock's role, but it was definitely Baby.

Baby is a very gentle, loving pigeon. She befriended Wingo when Wingo was widowed and has been sharing her nest and her mate Toffee with Wingo, so perhaps we will end up with our first foursome here.

[Larry_Cologne]

Cynthia,

Glad to hear about Prettyboy Floyd.

You have some interesting goings-on at your aviary!

(When did you change your user name to Feefo? Did all your old threads and posts automatically change names also? Just curious).

Larry