Found baby pigeon eyes still shut

[Charis]

I love the black feet and beak. Very stylish.

[Margarret]

Doggone it, I can't get the video to play. I think it is Mac incompatible.

Punkin is doing so well. I love the full little crop.

Margaret

[TAWhatley]

This may work, Margaret and others who have trouble with the one embedded in Picasa: http://www.rims.net/2008Mar28/images/hpim4879.avi

Terry

[TAWhatley]

Little Punkin started nibbling on seeds this past Wednesday. As I've posted, I had been taking Punkin to my job site with me for the three days a week that I am there. Since the Punkin Dunkin was chock full of seed and had a formula chaser on Thursday morning, I left him/her home as I knew that the crop was gonna be full to the brim for most of the day.

OMG! I got to work on Thursday morning and EVERYBODY was having a fit about WHERE IS PEEP (they call Punkin Peep)???? I explained that Peep/Punkin was home because there was no reason to bring the "baby" that day .. BOY! WHAT A MISTAKE! Suffice it to say that Peep/Punkin will be going to work with me next week just to keep the interested, concerned, and loving humans settled down!

Will get some current Punkin pics this weekend! S/he is a totally wonderful little one!

Terry

[gbbalcuns]

I keep looking out the window for more possible fallen babies off of my roof and neighboring roof tops. Even driving down the street and at work I am so much more aware of all the birds and the possible dangers for them. I have even found a hummingbird nest hanging from a twig that is sticking through the patio cover at the vacant house next door. I am so worried when it gets windy or when it rains. I put a piece of cardboard on the cement below it in case one falls out after hatching. Are baby humming birds harder to save than pigeons ? if this happens.
I am looking forward to seeing Punkin's latest pics.

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by gbbalcuns

Are baby humming birds harder to save than pigeons ? if this happens.

Yes, significantly more difficult to care for than pigeons or doves. Helen Bishop in Anaheim is the local hummingbird expert. Hope you won't be needing her assistance, but if you do, give me a call, and I can give you her phone #. There are a couple of pictures of baby hummingbirds here: http://www.rims.net/2007Jul17/

Terry

[Lady Tarheel]

What a sweet, sweet baby.

[gbbalcuns]

HOW is Punkin doing ? Does he look much different ? I know you must be so busy with baby bird season. I am just thinking of Punkin every day.

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by gbbalcuns

HOW is Punkin doing ? Does he look much different ? I know you must be so busy with baby bird season. I am just thinking of Punkin every day.

Well, Gina ...

I don't really know how to tell you this ..

Punkin is doing great, is adorable, and spoiled so rotten that it is totally pitiful! S/he is still a bit on the small side for being about 4 1/2 weeks old, but is quite healthy, active, and like I said .. SPOILED! Feathers are developing nicely, but s/he still has quite a bit of the fuzzy yellows.

I am so far behind on posting pictures (and actually taking them ) that there will probably a hundred or more when I get to it!

If you are thinking about adopting Punkin, now would be the time. Punkin is totally self feeding and drinking but still at the stage where s/he will beg you silly for food and/or attention EVERY time s/he sees you. Please don't feel obligated to take Punkin back, but if you are interested in having a pet pigeon, then Punkin is the one for you!

Terry

[gbbalcuns]

I am so to hear Punkin is spoiled and doing well. Yes I have been thinking of adopting Punkin since I dropped him off with you. I would Love to have Punkin for a pet, but it wouldnt be fair to Punkin. I think a home with other birds and people who are familiar with caring for birds would be in Punkin's best interest. I am really hoping you will decide to keep him Terry.

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by gbbalcuns

I am so to hear Punkin is spoiled and doing well. Yes I have been thinking of adopting Punkin since I dropped him off with you. I would Love to have Punkin for a pet, but it wouldnt be fair to Punkin. I think a home with other birds and people who are familiar with caring for birds would be in Punkin's best interest. I am really hoping you will decide to keep him Terry.

Done deal .. Punkin stays here! You had first dibs because you are the one who saved Punkin to start with, and thank you so very much for saving this dear little pigeon!

Terry

[gbbalcuns]

There sure is something special about Punkin. I sure got attached in a BIG way after just having him for a coupel of days. It sounds like maybe youve grown an attachment too. I am still anxiously waiting to see some pics and a video too, when you have time

[Margarret]

Terry,

Thanks for reposting the video of Punkin. It worked and I got to see Punkin peeping away. He is one of the cutest babies I've seen. Those little black feet and beak are adorable. Also glad to read about how well he is doing.

Margaret

[gbbalcuns]

I dont mean to pester you Terry, but I was afraid you were going to think that I have forgotten or lost interest in how Punkin is doing. I am still looking forward to hearing about how he/she turned out and any other silly details. I also wanted to say that after watching that hummingbird nest for the past coupel of months like a hawk, The two baby hummers flew the coop without incident. They stuck around and visit my feeder daily.

[TAWhatley]

Punkin aka Peep is doing great. I'm just whammied with babies right now and will try to get pics this weekend .. hang in there, but rest assured that Punkin is just fine!

Terry