White Homer Needs A New Home

[MariaMZ]

I have a white homer pigeon I found 1 year ago. I did not know it was a homer until one week ago. I need a new home for him. At least I think it's a him, but not sure. I live in Sonoma COunty(near SF), CA. Hoping someone near here can give help me him a new home.

[turkey]

Hi, hopefully someone will come along soon and take you up on your offer. Can you tell us a little bit about your white pigeon? How did he come into your life?

Julie

[MariaMZ]

Well Julie, Last July I was gardening in the back yard when my father came out back and said that there was a white bird in the front. Being a bird lover I went out front and watched him for awhile. I knew he was some kid os dove but did not know what kind. I went back and finished my gardening.

Later that evening, the neighbor knocked on my door, and said that their was a white bird in my driveway and she thought it might be injured. My mother went out, to see. The bird was just sitting there, and fearing that the neighbors cat would get it, she picked it up and brought it in. She said "I think it might be injured, it did not ever try to get away from me."

When she opened her hands. I said " It's not injured. It's wings are clipped. It's somebody's pet" Well, ifigured he must belong to someone who lives near by, because he could not have come too far with clipped wings. So, I tried all the neighbors, but no one claimed him.

I called bird resue, aspca, and I even put an AD in the newspaper, but no one claimed him. So I went out, bought him a cage and kept him. But now, 1 year later, I have decided that I think he would be happier with other birds.

And, when I was doing some more research last week, I finally realized he was a homing pigeon. I had previously been looking up doves to see what he was, and nothing seemed quite right, but when I came accross a picture of a white homer. I knew it was him.

He (I think) is a pretty good bird, but he is only somewhat handleable, he comes in and out of his cage on my hand, and he allows me to pet him, but onlywhen he is in the cage.

I think he could come along way with someone who had more time, than I to spend with him.

I really love him, and I hope someone will give him a happy home

[turkey]

That was very kind of you and your Mom to take the pigeon in and give him shelter. S/he sounds like a very nice pigeon.

Too bad I don't live closer to you.

Julie

[Trees Gray]

Thank you for taking such good care of this white pijjie and being concerned for it's happiness, pigeons do usually like to hang around in groups. I'm sure there is someone in Sonoma area that would just love to have that bird, hopefuly someone will respond.
Treesa

[pigeoninalawnchair]

I live in arizona-I'm looking to give a pigeon a good home. Will pick up or pay for shipping

[MariaMZ]

That's great! Do you have many pigeons?

[pigeoninalawnchair]

No I only had one pigeon she was great.

[MariaMZ]

Wow, that's too bad. I appreciate your offer. But I was hoping to find my pigeon a home with other pigeons.
I am sorry, Thanks for the offer.

[screamingeagle]

I live in Las Vegas, and would would love to help you if it was a female. I have a male <nearly all white> homer and have been trying to find him a mate. I got a feral a few months ago thinking it was a girl, but is acting like a male, and my white homer bosses him around. I don't think he'd appreciate having yet another male around. I know there are people from CA on here, maybe one of them can help you.

Hope you can find a great home for him!

Suzanne

[MariaMZ]

Thanks Suzanne, I wish I could tell you I had a female, and I do not know for sure, but I am pretty sure it is a male. I tjink this because he does a dance and coo combination that sure seems a lot like a mating call to me. Best of luck to you finding a female!

-Maria

[pigeoninalawnchair]

I sent you an email also. I will be in San Fran Friday the 22nd to pick up a pigeon and possibly a dove. If you would be interested please contact me.

Penny

[MariaMZ]

Well, for who ever is watching this post. Penny is not taking my pigeon. S he still needs a good home, with lots of love. I hope someone will help soon.

-Maria

[TAWhatley]

Hi Maria,

Sorry things did not work out with Penny to take the bird .. I would be happy to have your lovely one but we gotta figure out a way to get the bird from you to me. While I am no longer quarantined for END, areas around me are, and it makes it difficult.

Please keep us posted about your lovely bird and whether you find a home or not.

Terry Whatley

[MariaMZ]

Terry,

Where are you located? I am in Northern Cal, and as far as I know we are not under quarentine.

-Maria