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#61
26th October 2009, 01:36 PM
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Thank you, Charis, I will definitely give them a call.
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#62
26th October 2009, 02:02 PM
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How can I make sure Lucky is getting enough fiber? Her poop is not getting any harder or darker...Should I try giving her some fiber cereal? I remember seeing something in this forum about the possible reason for the green/white watery poop being not feeding the bird enough, but Lucky turns her head away when she is full. Should I insist that she eats more? Because she does not like to have too much food in one seating, I usually feed her more frequently. Am I not feeding her enough?
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#63
26th October 2009, 02:05 PM
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Because of what she is eating, her poop will be loose her than an all seed diet. How many peas is she eating each feeding?
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#64
26th October 2009, 03:53 PM
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She starts turning her head away after 5 peas. Now that she can eat the corn on her own, she's not loving the peas anymore, and I hate giving them to her too...so she has 5-10 peas every couple of hours+about 10-15 pieces of corn.
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#65
26th October 2009, 03:56 PM
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Probably isn't enough food. Can you find a dove mix at the pet store? You can add dried peas and lentils to the mix and whole pop corn.
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#66
26th October 2009, 04:04 PM
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For transportation to Toronto or elsewhere, check out craigslist: http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/trv/
maybe you can pay them to take the bird for you for a fee but meet with them previously to make sure they are animal lovers who will not hurt or release the bird once they are gone.
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#67
26th October 2009, 04:16 PM
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LF, Yes I live in Oka, not far from you and I would love to help you out but .... I came onto the pigeon scene by accident like you. A lost pigeon flew into my life only a few weeks ago. Because of the time of year ( all the work getting ready for winter) I had time only to cobble together a small temporary coop of about 3x3x7 ( half of that is exposed to the elements although it is now covered in plastic sheeting for the winter weather). Adding to my problem is that I purchased another pair for company and offered to take in a stray from another lady from Montreal. I feel that I could be doing some harm if I overcrowded them some more. Maybe some other members can comment on the crowding conditions
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#68
26th October 2009, 04:42 PM
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#69
26th October 2009, 08:24 PM
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No Charis I do not. The cage is built into my carport, sharing the roof and 1 wall. The " living quarters" are about 3x3x3 with an attached and exposed exterior portion about 3x3x4. They are joined but separated by a glass window and exit/entranceway. I feed, water and let them bathe in the exterior section. This also is where they get their limited exercise. It is far less than the perfect housing I would like them to have but the best I could do under the circumstances.
I am retired but my days are far far from being empty. I have a zillion grandchildren and it seems one of them needs my care or help most days. Winter is rapidly closing in here and I have managed to close the pool, take down and store the gazebo, put up both car shelters, re-planted about 200 spring bulbs, temporarily fixed the carport roof, drained the pond and brought god knows how many goldfish and their babies into my aquariums. I still have to clean the furnace, flu pipes and chimney, service and crank up the old snowblower and put away the garden tools ... all this on a pair of lungs that should have been discarded years ago lol. I think that was a rant. !!!!
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#70
27th October 2009, 02:44 PM
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WOW Maniac!!! Good for you!!! That was not a rant, thanks for sharing! I saw a post of yours on another thread and I thought I'd ask. It is becoming more and more clear to me that the kind of person who has the heart to take in lost souls too often than not doesn't have the means to do so. But I will not start a political rant
 Charis: guess what??? I learnt from my mistakes and I now feed Lucky the peas first, before the corn. This afternoon she was so hungry she started eating them on her own. Then I feed her the corn. It works like a charm! And yes, I already got her the dove/pigeon mix and she is able to pick up the smaller pieces on her own. Knowing her, by tomorrow she'll be eating everything on her own. And, by the way, I forgot to update everyone, but Lucky is drinking water on her own too! Today I did not have the time to call the place Charis referred me to. Not unlike everyone here, I have been a little busy with some family stuff. But my first priority should be to get a cage because Lucky is becoming way too comfortable in that room  Plus, so many people come visit her (she is very loved by everyone around here) that I am afraid the cats will sneak in behind one of them one of these days.BuenDia: thank you for the link!
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#71
27th October 2009, 04:23 PM
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 I love a productive person. I kind of feel like I should put together a work crew to give you a hand. 
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#72
27th October 2009, 04:24 PM
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They really do learn fast...such smart birds.
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Charis If all the beasts were gone, men would die from great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man. Seattle 1736-1866 Another Life, Gone To The Birds! DO NO HARM Member, International Wildlife Rehabilitaion Council
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#73
28th October 2009, 05:24 PM
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Found a cage!Here is Lucky's cage. She is not really able to get in and out, so we will not be using it yet unless I want to have her around the house with me safe from the kitties. I have to admit, I hated seeing her behind those bars.
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#74
28th October 2009, 06:36 PM
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It's a great set-up. I like the ramps. if you can fit a small box onthe floor of the cage, put a towel in it and she will probably like that. I would hang a mirror, eye level on the upper perch so she can admire herself.
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Charis If all the beasts were gone, men would die from great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man. Seattle 1736-1866 Another Life, Gone To The Birds! DO NO HARM Member, International Wildlife Rehabilitaion Council
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