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30th August 2008, 06:50 PM
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One more question for the night - I have not heard from the owner. Should I cover the pigeons cage with anything for the night? Does it need darkness, or do I leave a light on? Just trying to make it (and me!) comfortable for the overnight. Hopefully, tomorrow, the owner will be calling saying how happy they are that I have their pigeon, or someone in this forum will be able to direct me to someone who will be able to take this poor young bird.
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#32
30th August 2008, 06:52 PM
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Quote:
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 Dig in the dirt, breath deep, stop and smell the roses.... Louise Clements
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30th August 2008, 06:58 PM
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Thanks! Gosh, today has been stressful - you would think that I was taking care of a newborn infant! LOL - just never cared for a pigeon before... hopefully tomorrow good news somehow will come.
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30th August 2008, 07:13 PM
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Absolutely cover the cage. The pigeon will appreciate it as well. Otherwise, it could be active and keep you both up!
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#35
31st August 2008, 06:03 AM
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Well, its morning here and no reply (yet) from the owner... The bird seems OK this a.m., however, I can't see much water gone from the water bowl. It was eating seeds, but I didn't see it going for the water. It looks scared - not standing up tall like all the pictures of all of yours that I have been seeing. Its kinda keeping its head tucked into its body...
I hope its OK. Anyway, I changed the newspaper and gave fresh water and seed and cleaned off the brick. I will check in periodically - I am not feeling happy that the owner hasn't contacted me.. I know it is a holiday weekend, but I would have thought if the owner was racing this pigeon, that they wouldn't just go away and forget about it.? But, I don't really understand how that all works. Anyway, I will give it some more time, as long as the setup I have now isn't causing harm to the bird. Thank goodness we just put in a second bathroom! :-) If all of you good people might think about the 'what if the owner doesn't want it senario... and a possible rescue person that could take this bird, I would greatly appreciate your help. I cannot keep it :-(
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31st August 2008, 06:05 AM
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Oh, btw, it hasn't made ANY noises at all? I would have thought it would have done something. Is that normal?
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31st August 2008, 06:18 AM
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The pigeon is now standing on one leg with the other tucked up.... I didn't see it do that at all yesterday. I am afraid it is hurt. This is not good.
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#39
31st August 2008, 08:12 AM
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foot picture and feather pictureJust to be sure, the pigeon put his leg down and his back "toe"? on that foot looks bigger than on the other foot. Perhaps it has a broken toe? Also there is a small feather sticking up on its back. I will try to attach pictures.
pigeon4sm.jpg pigeon5sm.jpg
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31st August 2008, 08:36 AM
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The toes look fine. I'm more worried that he can't fly for some reason like an illness. He could have Coccidiosis or something else for which you'd need a medication. Have you seen him flap his wings at all? We have other members in Long Island who might have some medication on hand if it comes to that.
Pidgey
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31st August 2008, 08:57 AM
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He went to flap his wings when I tried to move him inside the cage... there were also some very small feathers scatter on the bottom of the cage. I do not know if he can fly now... but I was asked not to release him until I heard from the owner... Should I let him loose in the bathroom and see if he can fly?
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#43
31st August 2008, 09:40 AM
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OK. I let him out in the bathroom (small room 5' x 11'). He is scared.. ran on the ground behind the toilet. Then he tried to fly up on the vanity, but made it about 2/3 of the way (the vanity is about 3' tall), kind of softly bounced off the vanity front. Now he is on his brick, on the floor. He did stretch out his wings once. Perhaps he feels he cannot fly in this confined room? Or is frightened? Hopefully not sick. I know even less about Pigeon sickness than I do about pigeons. Of course, today, being sunday, and a holiday weekend to boot - even if it was necessary, there are no vets open today even if I knew one that treated birds. I sent another email to the pigeon racing club, asking them right out, if the non-response from the owner was because they didnt want the bird back...
I honestly admire all you people on this forum who are helping me with this. I am quite stressed over this. I want to be able to see this come to a happy ending, but I am losing hope.
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31st August 2008, 09:56 AM
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Oh, I don't think he's got something immediately mortal so the outlook shouldn't be that bad. While he was flying, did you happen to notice whether it seemed like he was flying lopsidedly, for lack of a better word? By that I mean, did it look like one wing wasn't working as well as the other? I sent an email to one of our members on Long Island so don't lose all hope yet.
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#45
31st August 2008, 10:02 AM
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you are doing a good job....try not to get stressed...just enjoy the pigeon while he/she is there...she is so beautiful and I feel someone will want this beautiful bird...it will just take a little time...I would take it if I was near you but Im in VA....hang in there and sending relaxing vibes, as the pigeon will be more relaxed if you are.
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