Found baby pigeon eyes still shut

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by TAWhatley

Baby is heading my way as of about 9:30 this morning. ETA is about 10:30. I'll post back after the little one arrives and is settled in.

Terry

That's great news. Good luck with this little one..........

[TAWhatley]

Baby arrived around 10:20, had a little meal, and has been snuggled up and sleeping in a warm "nest". Many, many thanks to Gina for going above and beyond with helping and caring for this tiny, little tyke of a pigeon. She has done a wonderful job! Time to go check and see if it's chow time again.

I'll keep everyone posted.

Terry

[gbbalcuns]

I took the baby nipple setup to Terry's with the baby. It seemed like he liked eating out of it. Maybe she can post a picture of it.

[gbbalcuns]

Thank You Terry, I know I did the best thing bringing him to you even though it made me very sad to see him go. I had gotten pretty attached to him in only 2 days. I will look forward to seeing pics of him.
Gina

[philodice]

Terry is one of our hard-core rescuing proffesionals.
I am so proud to be part of the online community with Terry in it.
One day I hope to be able to save a life of a bird but until then I'm a little busy, ah, saving the life of a bird. lol

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by philodice

Terry is one of our hard-core rescuing proffesionals.
I am so proud to be part of the online community with Terry in it.
One day I hope to be able to save a life of a bird but until then I'm a little busy, ah, saving the life of a bird. lol

I'm SURE that goes for ALL of us. I can't wait to see a picture of this little one. Got to come up with a GOOD name for this baby. He's VERY VERY lucky.

[Margarret]

Originally Posted by gbbalcuns

Thank You Terry, I know I did the best thing bringing him to you even though it made me very sad to see him go. I had gotten pretty attached to him in only 2 days. I will look forward to seeing pics of him.
Gina

Gina and Terry,

I was glad to read that the little package arrived safely. Gina, you did an awesome job keeping this wee one safe and alive. Yes, I know what you mean about getting attached in such a short amount of time. They do grab your heartstrings in a hurry. Terry, I know he will do fine in your capable hands. And I know you will give updates as you are so good about that. I keep thinking of him as Precious. Is that a good name?

Margaret

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Margarret

Gina and Terry,

I was glad to read that the little package arrived safely. Gina, you did an awesome job keeping this wee one safe and alive. Yes, I know what you mean about getting attached in such a short amount of time. They do grab your heartstrings in a hurry. Terry, I know he will do fine in your capable hands. And I know you will give updates as you are so good about that. I keep thinking of him as Precious. Is that a good name?

Margaret

I was thinking more along the lines of "Roly Poly"......since he rolled off of the roof and survived. Lucky little guy. And we worry about a 2 or 3 week old baby falling 5 feet out of nest box? I saw the picture......is this a pigeon or a dove?

[TAWhatley]

Little Precious Roly Poly Tinkerbell (my tentative name) is doing well. I must say, however, that this little one should be named Gina if a girl and Gino if a boy .. I really have to praise Gina for all that she did and the awesome job that she did of keeping this little one going. Her syringe with nipple attached is absolutely brilliant, and I will get a photo of it this weekend along with photos of the little one.

This little one is almost certainly a pigeon though I guess there is a slight chance it's some type of dove .. it's definitely not a mourning dove or anything like any ringneck dove I've ever seen. It has the blackest legs, feet, and beak .. don't think I've ever seen this in a baby before. You'll see when I get the pictures posted. Black as just in color .. not necrotic or anything bad or unhealthy.

This baby is taking about 1.5 cc every 2+ hours and seems to be doing well at that amount.

More updates and hopefully pictures tomorrow!

Thanks again, Gina! Assuming that the little one makes it, you would be more than welcome to adopt him or her (I could tell you are very attached, so let me know if you would be interested in that option.)

Terry

[maryjane]

Great job everyone. How nice to have a happy ending.

[Trees Gray]

I'm glad to hear the baby is doing well, can't wait for updated pics!

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by TAWhatley

Little Precious Roly Poly Tinkerbell (my tentative name) is doing well. I must say, however, that this little one should be named Gina if a girl and Gino if a boy ..

That name is a mouth full!!! I think the Gina or Gino is perfect. I'd never remember the other one anyway........

[gbbalcuns]

Well I just might be ! I cant believe how attached I got to him
("Punkin" is what I called him). I keep looking out front to see if any more have fallen off the roof. When I first saw him I thought it was a baby duck, until I checked the feet. He sure is a fiesty little thing, he fell of the roof and was just on the sidewalk boppin around and complaining. The person who really saved him is the gardener who was going door to door to drum up business, he rung my bell and when I didnt answer he went back to the neighbor's door to alert somebody that punkin was on the sidewalk. I think punkin will make it after what he's been through, I didnt even try to feed him for maybe 3 or 4 hrs, and even then I didnt know what I was doing so he sure didnt get much. And another thing, the crock pot was not a good idea, it just got too warm. Punkin was panting. He always seemed to be happy in my hand, as soon as I put him down he would start boppin around.
I am looking forward to seeing Terry's pictures.
Gina

[TAWhatley]

Since Gina had already named this little one Punkin, I think that should be the name.

Having an incredibly busy day today but will get some pictures of Punkin before the day is done!

Terry

[TAWhatley]

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Terry