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13th July 2006, 02:47 PM
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New found Pigeon + Egg ?!Hello All!
Im a bit concerned. I walked out onto my balcony in my house in Brighton today and noticed what seemed to be a nest to the left in the corner. Sure enough, there was an egg lying in this scattered pile of twigs. I decided to leave it as I didn't want to ruin it. Later on I took a look out again and noticed a Pigeon sitting on it, as much as this excited me, i was pretty concerned also, as I don't know anything about birds, im concerned for its welfare. What should I do ?  I am also VERY curious as to how long its going to stay there and when the egg is due to hatch? I did a quick search on Google and found you guys. Maybe you could help ? Here are some images:  the egg.  the bird upon the egg. its a shaded area on the balcony and it gets pretty hot on these summer days. Thank you for reading! - Adam Hornsby 
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#2
13th July 2006, 02:51 PM
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Well, the eggs will hatch anywhere from 14 to 19 days (they cook quicker in the summer heat) and it will take a tad over a month for the chicks to start flying. If there's no danger of predators, then there's no reason (unless you've got another one) for you not to enjoy the show. You could even feed the parents and make friends!
Pidgey
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#3
13th July 2006, 02:53 PM
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Incidentally, pigeons usually build pretty pitiful nests and this one seems quite lavish--they're definitely not lazy pigeons. You should feel honored to have met such industrious birds!
Pidgey
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#5
13th July 2006, 03:06 PM
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Hi Adam and Pigeonnn........
Do you two fellas know each other ?
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#7
13th July 2006, 03:23 PM
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Hi Adam,
If you are Ok leaving the pigeons and their egg - you may get another as they tend to lay two - then you may soon have a couple of little squabs - cute little fellas. Parent birds are pretty good. You mention seagulls - do they tend to land on your balcony - if they don't the babies should be OK but...... if its a hungry gull - however I am sure there are pigeons all over the coastal areas with nests that are safe from gulls. Enjoy the spectacle of a little family - pretty neat I think.  Tania x PS - if you do leave the nest be then we all want pictures of the hatched babies...
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#8
13th July 2006, 03:30 PM
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It sounds brilliant, but I'm not quite sure that I want to deal with all of these birds. After all, it was originally a balcony to sit on and enjoy, and as much as i'd like to enjoy one or possibly two birds growing up I fear that they could not be entirely safe, and without sounding selfish, I think its a little too close to home, its right outside my bedroom.
I would absoloutely love to have images of the hatched babies and id love to see it. Im entirely open to suggestions, I want what's best for the Pigeon of course! - Adam x
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#9
13th July 2006, 03:36 PM
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Quote:
Yes, indeed, that is a very fancy nest, for a pigeon's nest.  Cindy
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A Pigeon's Dream  As we fly, Let us be safe from the predators that share the sky. If we become ill or injured in any way, Let us find safety where we are welcome to stay. Cynthia Boyce
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#10
13th July 2006, 03:42 PM
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Wanna see mine?Hi. I also have a pigeon nesting on my balcony.
My dad chases pigeons away with a broom usually, but they seem to have made up their minds not to be intimidated. I found one egg a few days ago on top of some twigs (no leaves) in an empty flower pot and I left it where it was. The pigeon inside flew away and didn't come back until morning and it stayed this time through the whole rainstorm and getting soaked to the bone. I moved the container to a better spot since eggs can go 14 days in suspended animation right? The mother flew away, but eventually came back but the place where I put the pot had no wall support and the pot turned over and the egg rolled out when she/he tried to get back in. I poured all the rain water out and put the egg back into the pot on top of the wet twigs. Next I put a big rock (it just happened to be on the balcony) beside the pot to keep it from tipping over and a bowl full of fresh water and some corn kernels in a margarine container. The pigeons had been taking turns warming the egg and during the day one keeps bringing more twigs. Today I went out to change the water and put more corn and the pigeon flew off so I was able to see inside the pot which now has two eggs. BUT one has small cracks on the top and I am worried it may be damaged. I haven't taken a picture of the eggs today but I may take one the day after tomorrow since I don't want to disturb them too much. I have pictures from the web cam set up at my window, but the picture taken is small.
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#11
14th July 2006, 01:05 AM
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Hi Adam,
I also have pigeons who nest on my balcony and have produced two sets of youngsters, although since my pair have been resident for over two years now, I swap the eggs for plastic ones. Coincidentally, another pair just built a rather untidy nest (compared to yours) in a virtually identical position to yours  That one had to go, though, before they laid - pigeons are unpopular here - as it was too obvious. My fault, of course, as I've fed a few locals for years.I have had a gull come to drink water from the pigeon 'bathtub', but there are really too many obstacles now on what is a pretty small balcony for one to land - or, more difficult, take off again. John
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 Pigeons know more than we think - and think more than we know.
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#12
14th July 2006, 01:50 AM
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Hi Adam,
Well, how nice! If you wish to continue to enjoy the use of your Balcony, merely remember to move slowly, and keep your arms and hands low, and not to look at the Bird or Birds on their Nest when you are walking toward or past them...merely avert your eyes... d1 Once you are passed them, you should be free to sit and read or enjoy some relaxtion, and may glance at them now and then, so long as it is gently and admireing...as to give a little 'nod' of "Hello...!" And when going back in, again, move slowly, keeping your arms down next to your body, and avert your eyes respectfully... Thus, you should be able to be about your normal Balcony recourse nearly enough as usual, and also of course to witness the progress of the Eggs and their Parents, and to see glimpses of the little ones once they pip, and to be able to see them grow up... Best wishes...! Phil Las Vegas Last edited by pdpbison; 14th July 2006 at 01:55 AM.
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