Lone pigeon on a college campus - unable to fly

[Jamuko]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!

I hope the pigeons forgive us for eating turkey on this day. :P

[Jamuko]

Sorry to double post, but it it's been a few days so I think it's okay.

I'm back in Richmond now. No package slips have arrived yet; I guess shipping was delayed somewhat in the Thanksgiving craziness. I'll be sure to update when it comes. Looks like you'll probably be taking him, Terry. (You're sure your post office can accept live animals, right? I've also heard of a straight-to-P.O. shipping method where you would pick him up there instead of making him go through the extra step to your house. Should I try to do this?)

My friend says he is doing well and looking healthy. =D I think the feather problem must have just been delayed molting as was suggested, because he's been growing in new feathers rather quickly. What a relief!

[TAWhatley]

Hi Jamuko,

Yes, I'm positive that my local Post Office does accept lives, and they do call me right away to come and pick up. I will private message you with my complete name, address, and phone #. When you do ship the bird, please let me/us know the tracking #. I'll look forward to addking your pijjie to my little flock of pets.

Terry

[TAWhatley]

Here's a possibility of a home closer to where you are, Jamuko. Please see the thread http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=18350

Terry

[Jamuko]

Hmm, what to do?

I have finally received the shipping box for him, and am currently trying to find a post office nearby that can ship lives. I should be able to send him out soon.

I haven't heard from Julie (of course I didn't post in that thread myself either...); maybe she has contacted Lovebirds?

My little Pidgey will finally have a home, as soon as we can decide which option to go through with.

[Lovebirds]

I spoke to Julie. I don't really think that the situation she has is going to be good for a pigeon of any kind. I had offered to send her two of mine, but after talking to her, I changed my mind. Don't get me wrong, she's not a bad person.........it's just that she has in mind putting what ever bird she gets in a cage and that's where it would live out it's life. I think shipping to Terry is your best option. You will have to contend with the temps though. I'm faced with that myself right now.

[TAWhatley]

This pijjie is certainly still most welcome here whenever it's possible to safely ship.

Terry

[Jamuko]

Contend with the temps... it really is freezing cold around here now. Do you think there's anything I could do to insulate the box? I can't really line it with blankets because it would cover the air holes, and I obviously can't use the heating pad without electricity.

Thank you for speaking to Julie, and thank you again Terry for being willing to take him. I do feel much more comfortable sending him to you. =)

I'll let you know when he ships out. I think I will give him to the post office at as early a time of day I can, so that they can hopefully send him through his journey without having to wait unneeded hours or nights.

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Jamuko

Contend with the temps... it really is freezing cold around here now. Do you think there's anything I could do to insulate the box? I can't really line it with blankets because it would cover the air holes, and I obviously can't use the heating pad without electricity.

Thank you for speaking to Julie, and thank you again Terry for being willing to take him. I do feel much more comfortable sending him to you. =)

I'll let you know when he ships out. I think I will give him to the post office at as early a time of day I can, so that they can hopefully send him through his journey without having to wait unneeded hours or nights.

When I said you'd have to contend with the temps.....I was talking about shipping. If the bird is in your room, the temp inside there is fine. The Post Office has a maximum and minimum rule. If the temps are above or below these, they will not allow you to ship. Right now, the temps all over the country are below their minimum, PLUS, the PO's are swamped with Christmas packages, etc.......not a good time to ship birds. Sorry, I know you didn't want to hear that. All we can do at this point is watch the weather and hope we get a short break. I remember this past Jan. the weather was beautiful for about 10 days or so.
Also, when taking the birds to the PO, call them and find out what time the truck leaves. Then have the bird there about an hour before that time. If you take the bird early in the AM and their first truck doesn't leave until the afternoon, the bird will wind up spending extra hours in the box.

[Victor]

The best days to ship a pigeon is Monday or Tuesday. This will insure no weekend layovers. I recieved my shipments on Wednesday and Thursday from California and Florida. I had the senders place my phone number on the box with instructions to phone me upon arrival. It worked great for me and the post office personnel took good care of them. I was quite impressed.

[feralpigeon]

Victor,

Do you recall the name of the airline that JGregg shipped through and some of
the details of going that route instead of PO?

fp

[Victor]

Hi fp~ Uchiwa was shipped via private commercial carrier. I do not at this posting recall the name of the carrier, but can look for the document sometime today if you like. I kept it with his vet clearence to fly. They took real good care of his transport too.

[Victor]

Oh...one more thing, it was quite pricey to ship other than PO though.I am almost certain it was near the Two hundred dollar range, but that is the way JGregg wanted it.

[feralpigeon]

Well, probably not, I'm sure that this would be more than Jamuko would want
to fork out. But thanks for offering.

fp

[Victor]

No problem. Yes, it is quite a bit I AGREE. But as I said, Beaksley and Rosco were shipped in a very timely manner and well taken care of by the staff. I recall the it was still cold when you sent me Beaksley, and when I arrived at the dock, he was inside the Supervisor office nice and warm.When Treesa sent Rosco, my phone # was on the box, and as soon as he was taken off the plane, the post office phoned me. No stress for the birds as even their droppings were very normal. Now, for me....well let's just say that the stress level was high...but should I receive another bird, I will be alright with it.