Found baby pigeon eyes still shut

[TAWhatley]

Little Punkin is doing pretty well. S/he is taking formula well .. I'm a little concerned about not seeing the quantity of poop that I would like and expect, but the crop is emptying, the baby is becoming more strong and active, and I think Punkin will open his/her eyes tomorrow.

Terry

[Trees Gray]

Punkin is a doll and the SFD is a clever feeding device! Way to go, Mrgaret and Gina!

Thank you for taking in Punkin and for the pictures, Terry.

[gbbalcuns]

Thank You for posting an update on Punkin. I have been thinking about Punkin every day and I hope for the best.

[TAWhatley]

All is well with Punkin .. no time for pics, but perhaps tomorrow or Friday.

Terry

[TAWhatley]

Still no time for pics, but Punkin's eyes are open today, and s/he is much more spunky now that s/he can see. S/he had gotten out of the little nest bowl all on her own this afternoon Poops are looking good now.

Terry

[gbbalcuns]

I have been thinking it must have been something I did to mess up Punkins digestive track and Ive just been so depressed. I am so happy to hear that he's happier now. Being able to see really made a change huh ?

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by gbbalcuns

I have been thinking it must have been something I did to mess up Punkins digestive track and Ive just been so depressed. I am so happy to hear that he's happier now. Being able to see really made a change huh ?

You did a terrific job with Punkin! It is NOT EASY to keep a newly hatched bird going for even a short time, and you did it!

Hopefully, I can post some pictures of our bright eyed little one tomorrow!

Terry

[TAWhatley]

can be seen here http://www.rims.net/2008Mar21

Terry

[gbbalcuns]

Is Punkin the only one squeeking, Or are there other squeekers in the backround? Does he look more like a pigeon yet ? I think I saw one of his parents on the roof and it was black with dark grey around the neck. But the beak had a light spot on the end like Punkin.

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by gbbalcuns

Is Punkin the only one squeeking, Or are there other squeekers in the backround? Does he look more like a pigeon yet ? I think I saw one of his parents on the roof and it was black with dark grey around the neck. But the beak had a light spot on the end like Punkin.

Yes, there were three other squeakers chiming in during Punkin's video It will be awhile yet before Punkin starts resembling a real pigeon but once that process starts it doesn't take long.

Terry

[Trees Gray]

Oh Terry.....what a little sweety Punkin is, and all that Fuzz.....what a little dear, and I love the "squeeze the toy" peep she/he makes.

Thanks for sharing.

[gbbalcuns]

I have shown Punkin's picture to a lot of friends and they all ask if I am sure Punkin is a Pigeon, I have been saying yes but he's a special kind of Pigeon.

[TAWhatley]

Here's a couple of blurry Punkin pics from just a few minutes ago and another short video: http://www.rims.net/2008Mar28 .. Punkin is at the end of this series of pics. Such a darling little one!

Terry

[gbbalcuns]

Punkin looks like a feisty one in the video. Wings sure have grown a lot.
Could Punkin be a Crow ?

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by gbbalcuns

Punkin looks like a feisty one in the video. Wings sure have grown a lot.
Could Punkin be a Crow ?

Punkin is most definitely a darling little pigeon baby! S/he may grow up to be a repo man or a tow truck driver, however .. s/he has been going to my job site with me on the days I have to be there .. s/he's been quite a hit with all all the employees. Obviously, it's a repossession agency and tow company where I'm working on a software project for them.

Terry