Almost rescued

[pigeonmama]

Gary had an appointment with orthopod today. Ankle is healing well, but still no weight bearing. He has been cleared to drive (me insane) . I went to buy a few groceries at local supermarket, and saw the prettiest littlewhite pigeon, most definitely not a feral. I couldn't tell if she was banded or not. I got right up to her, and could have grabbed her, but one of the store workers pointed up to a well covered area and said she had babies . Well, that took care of that rescue. I left my name and phone # with the store manager, just in case babies fall out, can't avoid traffic. He said if any pigeons needed rescue, or if mom and babies were able to be captured as a group, he would contain them and call me immediately. He said everyone at the store has enjoyed what they thought was a very friendly wild pigeon, that this bird has been very willing to accept handouts.
Daryl

[Lady Tarheel]

Daryl, that is the kind of story I wish all of us could tell. What nice people to be looking out for this little one.

I am so glad Gary is doing better (even if he is driving you insane!)

[Reti]

Glad Gary's ankle is healing. Hope it will heal completely very soon. It is very frustrating to have a broken ankle/foot/leg.
Had one many, many years ago, boy, it was so annoying.

Well, this little one, I bet is an escapee. Hope she will end up in your care at some point.

Reti

[pigeonmama]

Reti,
She was so calm, so tame, I could have picked her right up off the hand railing she was perched on. I have no idea how old the babies are. They were well hidden. Even if I could gotten the hen and the babies, I wouldn't have taken them at this time. It takes both parents to raise a clutch, but, if the babies end up on the ground, they're mine !!! And even better if I can collect mama bird, too.
Daryl

[Pidgey]

I've always wanted a white pigeon...

Pidgey

[Lady Tarheel]

Pidgey, I hope Santa brings you one. I know you have mentioned this before. If I didn't love mine so much, I'd send you one.

[Pidgey]

"I'm dreeeaming... of a whiiiiiiiiite... pij-jun... "

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by Pidgey

I've always wanted a white pigeon...

Pidgey

Be very careful what you wish for! That wish could be made to come true very, very quickly

Terry

[TAWhatley]

Daryl,

How nice of those folks to be looking out for the welfare of the pigeons. I hope all will go well for the little pijjie family.

Terry

[Trees Gray]

Hi Daryl,

Thank you for the update on Gary. I'm SO glad he is well on the mend, that is certainly good news.

The white pigeonmama sounds like a real sweetie, I hope she stays safe as well as her babies until she finds her way to your hands. Nice she has her own group of angels watching over her.


Pidgey,

I can order up a few eggs from Thomas the Tank Engine (big white king) and Snow white (my homing pigeon).... if you would like. I can't guarantee if they will look like mom or dad , they may come out looking like a white pigeon wearing a BIG chicken suit, with a smile on his/her face.

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Daryl,

I'm glad your son is doing better now, and I was unaware of this situation since you had posted most about this in Pidgey's thread and I hadn't read all of it until recently.

[TerriB]

Daryl, so glad that Gary continues to improve. The long recovery can be frustrating for all concerned!

What a nice attitude on the part of the store manager! Sure hope the little white pigeon and babies find their way into your excellent care.

Originally Posted by Trees Gray

...I can order up a few eggs from Thomas the Tank Engine (big white king) and Snow white (my homing pigeon).... if you would like. I can't guarantee if they will look like mom or dad , they may come out looking like a white pigeon wearing a BIG chicken suit, with a smile on his/her face.

I can just picture that, Treesa!

[Reti]

Originally Posted by Trees Gray

Hi Daryl,


Pidgey,

I can order up a few eggs from Thomas the Tank Engine (big white king) and Snow white (my homing pigeon).... if you would like. I can't guarantee if they will look like mom or dad , they may come out looking like a white pigeon wearing a BIG chicken suit, with a smile on his/her face.

THOMAS HAS EGGS? He is not a baby anymore?

Reti

[feralpigeon]

Hi Daryl,

Glad to hear that your son is doing better and cleared to drive (hehe)

That's one heck of a nice place to shop at, wish there were more like it. And
more like you to keep an educated eye out for pigeons in need.

fp

[pigeonmama]

Pidgey,
If this little girl ends up in my hands, I would be most happy to entrust her to your care. She is so beautiful, almost completely white with a few smatters of black, petite, sweet, not at all upset with my intrusion in to her space. I know she'd be very happy and well cared for by Daddy Pidgey. I'll even pay shipping.
Now for update on the "BBoBB (Big Bunch of Beautiful Babies) They made it here safe and sound this morning. I drove the P.O. crazy, calling to see if they were in. Finally got an affirmative this morning at 6:45. , and was at P.O. at 6:38. Kids released into isolation pen shortly after. I've been just sitting up there watching them, talking to them, placing h2o and food out. They are super nice little kids. The pair with the short beaks are truly satinettes, a breed usually not able to feed their own kids. The cock bird is HUGE and feisty. Only problem with this latest delivery, there will be no more room for pigeons needing a home. My rescue loft is getting full and I don't want to over fill the barn and stress birds. A big thanks to Renee for the opportunity to spoil these sweeties.
Daryl