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#31
22nd July 2008, 11:13 AM
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Good show, 4zp ..... thanks for the update.
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#32
25th July 2008, 11:42 AM
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Update and Advice requested:
Placido is doing very well. Still light on the foot. However... really showing a strong desire to fly. Today when I went out to feed those waiting and those flying in / as well as Placido and Walker ~ Placido flapped ever so hard and continued looking out of the cage with such a strong desire to join the flock for breakfast. What to do... I'm wondering if I should let Placido fly...join the flock? or give a bit more healing time. I simply worry that Placido might get pecked down... Thank you. ~ 4zp.
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#33
25th July 2008, 11:48 AM
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I would wait to release him until he shows no more symptoms of favoring the foot. Once he can mingle with other birds without any incidence and can compete for food without the foot slowing him down, he will be ready.
He needs to be up to optimum fitness to rejoin the pigeons, in the not so perfect world.
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#35
25th July 2008, 02:39 PM
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Hi 4zpigeons,
Take-offs and landings ( landings especially sometimes ) can put great stresses on their Legs, so newly mending 'breaks' should not be 'landed' on or took-off on. Limited indoor flying can be a nice first stage after sufficient time for the mending has elapsed...with outdoor flying or release, following. Phil l v
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#37
30th July 2008, 06:48 PM
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An update: Placido is looking great! Colors are coming in ~ Beautiful!
Yesterday I received some friendly coo's... and now there is a lot of rearranging of linens. Very busy in there. Still limping, however showing off piloting strengths - lots of flapping... Doing well... Watches WalkerP from across the way ~ They seem to think one another is okay. ~ 4zp.
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#38
5th August 2008, 01:17 PM
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Update: PlaCidoP. is doing great.... and has taken to the top of the pigeonpot. I believe PlaCido saw a mouse in her suite and just won't stand for being on the same level. So we did some rearranging while the linens were being washed.
In short: The pot is now turned flat side up for the new perch (and featherbed  ) / fresh linens on pot / stepping stone and below for a softer landing while building strength. On a linen note: This lil'one loves clean linens ~ adorable, much rearranging, very busy... I'll have to send a suit case upon departure. ~ 4zp.
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#39
13th August 2008, 05:53 PM
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Another update: I was so hoping to say that PlaCidoP has left the infirmary... However, she is still in therapy and doing well. She still limps and can't hold all of her weight on the one leg for an extended period. However getting better...
PlaCidoP. now PlaCidaP. ~ as I believe this is a girl / is such a fun little bird. I have recently discovered that she likes it when I sing the song of how she came to be living in zsecretgarden. As I sing she tips her head from side to side reaches forward and turns around while looking at me... and sometimes opens her mouth as if to join in... Still enjoys clean linens... and hanging out on top of her pot. PlaCida also has a new friend... This one is not injured (whew). He flies to her cage and dances for her. She listens and they chat... and they hang out. He's been there a few times in the last few days. ~ Maybe he fly the suitcase to the new abode. ~ 4zp.
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#40
13th August 2008, 10:28 PM
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Thanks for the update 4z .. sounds like all is going well! Also, thank you very much for your kindness in the other thread about the Minneapolis pigeon that passed away.
Terry
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#41
24th August 2008, 03:15 PM
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One tries to do what little we can. Update and Question: PlaCida is doing well. Really showing off how strong those wings are. Still lifts and favors the injured foot and has a slight limp. Would the antibiotic given to Walker be of any assistance in her recovery? Thank you. ~ 4zp.
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#42
16th September 2008, 11:03 AM
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Greetings...
Yesterday PlaCida P. had the option to stay or go... The cage was open... The other pigeons were visiting for lunch... I waited with some distance between us (camera in hand)... Eventually she came forward... looked out of her digs... Looked at me... lifted her 'recovering' foot and laid down... Maybe its the linens, maybe its the daily care... the maid service. Maybe this is all a part of her and Walker P. plan. However, I believe Owly P. (the pigeon that stayed with me over last winter) has told them how he stayed here all last winter... and life was grand. More than likely PlaCida isn't ready to take on the 'outside' world. So here PlaCida stays until strength and desire take her to the sky. It's safe she is welcome here, and she is ever so grateful... as am I. ~ 4zp.
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#43
5th October 2008, 06:32 PM
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Update:
PlaCida is well... Living as one of zPigeonPot trio. (see 'WalkerPigeon friend of PlaCida)... Anyway. S/he may just be here for the winter. The foot is still crumpled and it appears best to stay and heal for a while longer. ~ 4zp.
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