Hubby brought home a baby pigeon.

[pigeonmama]

Raine,
That is one sweet little fuzzy mugwump you have there. You're doing a super job. Now I know who to send all my "hand feeders" to. You ready?
Daryl

[mr squeaks]

Originally Posted by Raine

Yeah I was a little paranoid about using that heating pad in the first place (It was an old one but it was all I had) So I checked the temp a gazillion times a day.

I got a new heating pad today so all is well. It still worries me to leave it on all the time. But it's only for a few more weeks.. I hope. Once he's able to somewhat regulate his own temp I'll switch to a hot water bottle.

His pin feathers are coming in on his crop, wings and rear end now. It's like they came through overnight. I'm tempted to name him Spike now. LOL

Great name!!

I went out to buy a heating pad and could only find the ones that do an automatic shut-off. Drove me crazy, turning back on all the time, although there IS residual heat...

[Raine]

Oh.. I had a heck of time finding one that didn't have auto-shut off. But I did finally find one after checking 4 stores. It's an el cheapo and it only has low, med, and high. On the low setting as long as he's covered it keeps him at about 100 degrees. So I lucked out there.

pigeonmama, Nope I'm not ready. This little guy stresses me out enough.