Found one in the garden

[AZWhitefeather]

Originally Posted by Vivi

ok my sis said that she saw him yesterday in the garden so im guessing he hasnt had any food or water for 2 days. she isnt a animal person like me so she didnt care but i did. she is all going nuts that the pigeon is ganna get me sick so can you guys put the facts here on whether i can get a disease or something cuz she is driving me nuts any help well be appreciated.

Hi Vivi,
Here is another informative site.
http://www.urbanwildlifesociety.org

For information regarding pigeons vs. diseases click on the second option, 'Rock Dove (Pigeon) Pages' then click on the first option (right side)'Public Health Risks posed by Wild Pigeons'.
I hope this helps ease your sister's mind a bit.

How is the little one doing today?

Cindy

[Vivi]

he's fine today i got a cage for him and he is eating well and drinking well. thanks for the sites with the diesease cuz my sister and mom were driving me nuts. thanks for all the help you guys have giving me and the lil one. what do you guys think should i release him back to the wild or keep him???? when i put him outside in his cage the other pigeons came and the lil guy was tryin to fly but couldnt. so should i or should not release him back???

[Vivi]

oh and those lines things are in his head area but not near the eyes or beak. i got something that says Kill-O-Mite but the problem is that its about 2 years old. can i use it on him or should i just buy a new one??

[AZWhitefeather]

Originally Posted by Vivi

he's fine today i got a cage for him and he is eating well and drinking well. thanks for the sites with the diesease cuz my sister and mom were driving me nuts. thanks for all the help you guys have giving me and the lil one. what do you guys think should i release him back to the wild or keep him???? when i put him outside in his cage the other pigeons came and the lil guy was tryin to fly but couldnt. so should i or should not release him back???

Appreciate the update Vivi.
I hope the 'disease' sites will be beneficial in helping your Mom & sis to better understand the pigeon. They truly are incredible beings.

Given that he isn't able to fly I surely wouldn't release him. There's a reason he can't fly, whether it be his age, a wing injury, etc. Speaking of wings, do either of his wings drag below his body?

If he does recover, & there is a flock nearby, you might want to consider returning him to the flock. In the event he is unable to be return to the wild, then by all means I would consider keeping him as a pet.

Cindy

[Trees Gray]

Originally Posted by Vivi

oh and those lines things are in his head area but not near the eyes or beak. i got something that says Kill-O-Mite but the problem is that its about 2 years old. can i use it on him or should i just buy a new one??

The lines things are lice. You can buy a parakite spray at any pet shop or petsmart, that will kill lice and mites. Be sure to cover the head very carefully so the spray doesn't get in eyes, beak, or nostrils.

The bird needs to be 100% physically healthy with no injuries to be released. You should contact Terry Whatley, who lives in Orange County, she has already expressed the desire to help you. She can assess what may be wrong with the bird and will know the supportive care it needs.

Please see the thread "To release or not to Release" when and if the bird can be released. Check with Terry first.

http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=10874

[Vivi]

his wings look fine and i streched them out and they feel fine and he doesnt look like he is in any pain.

[TAWhatley]

I had the pleasure of meeting Vivi (Ruben) this afternoon when I picked up his lovely young rescued pigeon. The young bird is a blue check feral and though bright eyed and active is very, very thin. Ruben did an excellent job of caring for the bird, and I'm most pleased to have met him and to be able to finish the necessary care of this lovely little pigeon.

Well done, Ruben!

Terry

[Trees Gray]

Hello Ruben,

Thank you for taking such an active interest and helping this pigeon by allowing Terry to continue with his recovery.

That was a very smart decision , but I'm sure it was hard to give up a bird you got to know and love.

Thank you again for all you did to help this youngster.

[Reti]

Hi Ruben,

you did an excellent job rescuing and caring for this pigeon.
Thank you so mcuh, you saved his life.
Thank you, Terry for continuing the care for this little guy.
Great team work.

Reti

[Lin Hansen]

Ruben,

Thank you for caring enough to try to help this bird. You did a great job finding the proper place for him!

Thanks again,
Linda

[Vivi]

hey no problem actually the pleasure was all mine i should be thanking Terry for taking the little guy in. I wanted to keep the little guy but my parents didnt want me to keep him. it was hard to let him go but it was for the best thanks again Terry i know he will live happily with you.

Ruben

[TAWhatley]

Hi Ruben,

You are very welcome! Your youngster has settled in nicely with a couple of other young pigeons that are here and seems to be enjoying their company. I'll get some pictures and post them so everyone can see what a beautiful youngster you saved.

Terry

[TAWhatley]

Here is a picture of Ruben's rescued youngster. More pics of the bird at http://www.rims.net/2005Sep13.

Terry

[Vivi]

is that the little one??? he looks a little fatter. he looks good. i dont know how many times i will tell you this but thanks again Terry.

[Lady Tarheel]

Ruben did a really good job caring for this beautiful, healthy looking bird.

Terry, your Fantastik is so gorgeous - looks like she poses for pictures. maggie