Nebraska Pigeon: is he tame?

[Love2everyone]

Actually pigeonpal I think Pidgey was being perseptive about a misunderstanding I had. I mentioned something about there not being meat covering the keel and Pidgey noticed that I misunderstood what everyone was saying. I took Pidgey's comment as dirrected at me because I knew that I had misunderstood.

[Pigeonpal2002]

Originally Posted by Love2everyone

Actually pigeonpal I think Pidgey was being perseptive about a misunderstanding I had. I mentioned something about there not being meat covering the keel and Pidgey noticed that I misunderstood what everyone was saying. I took Pidgey's comment as dirrected at me because I knew that I had misunderstood.

Could be..but you don't know Pidgey like WE do You are probably right in your thoughts, but it's fun for us to nettle him at times too and I'm JUST starting to get on that bandwagon

[Victor]

Originally Posted by Love2everyone

I have some Eden Organic Raw Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar. I'm sure that would do (I love that stuff), who woud have guessed; good for birds great for humans. I always have apple cider vinegar around. I have a petco very close by and will get that stuff soon.

The Eden product will work just fine. If I may suggest , Add two teaspoons to a half gal. of water, and give it to "Horace" or Horacia, for the next couple of days, and then switch to regular water. It will boost her greatly. You will be amazed.Good luck to you all.

[Victor]

Originally Posted by Pigeonpal2002

Could be..but you don't know Pidgey like WE do You are probably right in your thoughts, but it's fun for us to nettle him at times too and I'm JUST starting to get on that bandwagon

Yup, we like to nettle him sometimes but we all love the guy! He is our "on site pijie expert" .

Oh, by the way Love2everyone, congratulations on your pigeon promotion here! I see you are officially a "Youngbird" now!

[maryjane]

My vote is also that she is a hen. But only time (and eggs) will tell.

[Love2everyone]

She has fresh food and ACV water. She still behaves the same.

How often, when should I expect to see an egg, if it is in fact a she?

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Love2everyone

She has fresh food and ACV water. She still behaves the same.

How often, when should I expect to see an egg, if it is in fact a she?

Well, if she's a hen, she will have to "be in love" to lay eggs. Female pigeons will lay without a male bird around, but they must have a mate of some sort, and in many cases, that's their "human" companion. They aren't like chickens that lay every day, all the time, without a really good reason to except they are chickens and that's what chickens do. LOL If she's a hen, a lot will depend on how close to you she gets. I wouldn't be looking for eggs for a while at least..........

[Victor]

A male is necessary to fertilize the egg and complete the cycle of pigeonhood, but as Lovebirds stated, she could "fall in love" with you eventually. I have had a female blue bar since mid Summer and she has not produced anything yet. She used to be "fond" of me, but she has been courting her boyfriend Paris, for about 2 months now, much kissing, preening,etc,but still no egg.

[mr squeaks]

Originally Posted by Victor

A male is necessary to fertilize the egg and complete the cycle of pigeonhood, but as Lovebirds stated, she could "fall in love" with you eventually. I have had a female blue bar since mid Summer and she has not produced anything yet. She used to be "fond" of me, but she has been courting her boyfriend Paris, for about 2 months now, much kissing, preening,etc,but still no egg.

Patience, Victor, patience...ROFL I'm sure they are getting to "know" one another...

[Victor]

Actually I am hoping the couple in love will wait til early Spring to bless me with pigeon #7, but if it happens, well, we...I mean, they will deal with it...maybe the first option is best suited for me. I know I will be on pins and feathers if it happens. They are a couple meant for one another, and he is such a gentleman with her, it amazes me. They are truly in love.

I hope the Lincoln pigeon is doing well.

[Pigeonpal2002]

Originally Posted by Love2everyone

She has fresh food and ACV water. She still behaves the same.

Hi love2everyone,

It will take some time for the pigeon to become used to it's strange surroundings and you. Even if this is a domestic racing pigeon, it needs time to acclimate itself in a new place.

The ACV doesn't work overnight and it's not a drug so you're not going to see an improvement like what you might be expecting. It's just a good additive to use that stimulates good bacteria and promotes health.

Have you decided if you're going to take the bird to an avian vet? How are the poops, still looking good? Have you seen the pigeon eat yet or know if it's eating?

Spend a lot of time around the bird, but at a distance, try not to disturb it too much for a few more days. Maybe on Tues or Wed you could try testing her wings again inside your house. Take her into a small(er) room and one that is very uncluttered and empty of you can. A bathroom might be ok too but you'll need to make sure the floor is cushioned or put down a mattress on the floor...something though. Two people holding a sheet might be a good secondary precaution to use as a net to catch her if she falls to the ground.

What I'm trying to get at is see if she'll fly a bit in a small room, but have precautions in place to make sure she doesn't hurt herself. Make sure there are no other pets around and that the door is closed too. If you use the bathroom, make sure the toilet lid is closed and the bathtub/shower is closed off. Block off mirrors and close windows.

Please do continue to keep us posted on the bird daily if you can.

[pigeonpoo]

I've only just read this thread but, it reminded me of one of my birds.

This summer I got a phone call from folks who found her, the daughter wanted to keep her because she was so 'tame'. She had simply picked her up in the park. In actual fact, she had probably met a hawk and flew into the ground in her panic. She was healthy an every other way but, was unable to fly due to a broken keel. I kept her confined to a box for a while then let her loose in the loft. Before long she was recovered and was out loft flying.

Good luck with your pigeon.

[Love2everyone]

Sorry for not updating; we have horses and I was working outside with them all day. It being so cold and snowy outside I was completely out of energy yesterday.

I didn't post because there has been no news. Steady progress. Thank you for your suggestions tuesday or wednesday I'll try her in the house.

She ate all of her food probably a quarter cup in two days (that is a rough estimate). I wondered though; I still have the heat lamp on her, but I read in something about putting a towel over the bird cage in certain situations. Is the lamp on in the hutch 24 hours a day going to cause any problems?

[Love2everyone]

Could her bunny pal even cause her to lay an egg, Haha? They are a funny pair, but they do interact with each other a lot. Mostly Betty(the birdy) intimidates the bunny.

[Love2everyone]

I understand the advantages of using apple cider, and I didn't expect immediate effects. However she seems completely healthy; I don't really know. What more needs to happen?

Ya, we take our dogs to a vet out here that visits the TSC store, and makes house calls. I will ask him about their bird experience. I'm sure he has training about birds and feel comfortable with him.