Found Old Dutch Capuchine

[birdfoundinfl]

Not a pigeon person. Been told it's red, also been told it's yellow. Actually looks a very light chocolate brown and white. Very friendly. No band(s). Obviously has been told it's good looking, responds positively to “Your such a pretty bird”. Seems healthy, flies well. Water, wild bird food, and cornbread so far. Been hanging around about a week. NE Fl. Would like to see him / her get home.

[AZWhitefeather]

Originally Posted by birdfoundinfl

Not a pigeon person. Been told it's red, also been told it's yellow. Actually looks a very light chocolate brown and white. Very friendly. No band(s). Obviously has been told it's good looking, responds positively to “Your such a pretty bird”. Seems healthy, flies well. Water, wild bird food, and cornbread so far. Been hanging around about a week. NE Fl. Would like to see him / her get home.

Is there any chance of posting a picture?
We have a few FL members that may be able to help you find a home for this little lost pij.

Cindy

[birdfoundinfl]

recheck post (edited)

[cobyncory]

i love pigeons. if you haven't found a home for him/her i am interrested. i live in fl.

[AZWhitefeather]

Indeed a beautiful pigeon. Thanks for sharing the photos with us.
If this is a female, I'm sure my Mikko, who is a white Old Dutch Capuchine, (pictured by my name) would strut circles around her, , even though he has a beautiful mate, Pij'ette (who is pictured in the background).

Cindy

[birdfoundinfl]

AZWhitefeather, exactly how do we sex the bird?

[AZWhitefeather]

Originally Posted by birdfoundinfl

AZWhitefeather, exactly how do we sex the bird?

I'm sure there is some scientific way, however all my pigeons are rescued, non-releasables. I've never had any interest in 'sexing' my birds.

From an observation standpoint, males will coo, dance (sometimes in circles), bob their heads up & down & fan their tails in an attempt to get the attention of a sweet female. They may also 'court' in front of a mirror.

Females are less vocal. Pij'ette & Sam (her daughter) are pretty docile. Jessie has a real attitude & Sadie (Pij'ette's other offspring) is the prankster. They each have their own unique personalities.

I believe it's been said that females have a more narrow head than a male.

Our more experienced members will be able to give you a more accurate male vs. female description.

Cindy

[pdpbison]

Hi birdfoundinfl,


Oh my, what a lovely and interesting looking Pigeon...!


This makes me realize that the first Pigeon I ever had, was this kind, with the same frill and tall stance and so on, only mine was Black with White Primaries and White head. Mine had very long unusually powerful wings and was a very fast Flier...even though she was a long slender Bird, she much faster than any of the other Pigeons I had at the same time, some of whom were very deeply muscled at the keel and very strong of course also.

Good luck finding a good home for them..!

Thanks for the images...educational as well as fun...

Phil
Las Vegas

[feralpigeon]

Hi all,

It seems like that bird would be someone's sweetie....is there no lost and found
pet network in Florida before it goes into the adoption mode?? Not to thwart
anyone's desire to adopt, just that if it were my pet, I'd hope that it might be
posted somewhere that I could check in with to see if it had been found. Just a thought. It's very pretty and looks well cared for, although you never know...

fp

[Birdmom4ever]

It's a beautiful red Old Dutch Capuchine, and we have one that looks just like it. I also suspect it's someone's pet if it's that friendly. Best of luck finding the owner or, barring that, a new home for it. I doubt you'll have any trouble--it's a lovely bird.

[birdfoundinfl]

Originally Posted by feralpigeon

Hi all,

It seems like that bird would be someone's sweetie....is there no lost and found
pet network in Florida before it goes into the adoption mode?? Not to thwart
anyone's desire to adopt, just that if it were my pet, I'd hope that it might be
posted somewhere that I could check in with to see if it had been found. Just a thought. It's very pretty and looks well cared for, although you never know...

fp

A lost and found pet network in Florida is exactly what were lookin for. As prev stated, Would like to see him / her get home.
Thanx for all replying to thread.