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29th October 2006, 04:52 PM
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young pigeon dont know when to releasei took in this young pigeon 4 weeks ago. i found him on the street at manhattan. he was sitting on the sidewalk when i walked by. i was denied access to the building so i couldnt put him back to his nest. so i took him home . he could eat seed by himself and love to drink. i let him run around my apartment cause he doesnt like to be in the cage. now he can fly a short distance. the problem is i am going away on Nov 7 for a whole week. is he ready to release next week. i am worry about this pigeon alot. i compare him to those adult pigeon in the park. he sure looks smaller. he got gray color feet and feathers not full grown yet. plus he is still making squeaky noise all the time. am i sending him away too soon? IMG_0006.jpg
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#2
29th October 2006, 05:08 PM
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Since he's still a "squeaker," may be too early to release, but others will be along with comments.
You have a Cockatiel? Who will take care of him? her? while you are gone? Could they take care of the squeaker too??
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29th October 2006, 05:20 PM
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This pigeon is to young to be released into the wild. I would do what ever to find someone to take care of s/he while you are away even if s/he had to be caged. Hopefully another moderator or member is close enough to help.
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29th October 2006, 05:50 PM
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I'd worry a little about those feathers missing around and under the chin. I think I'd get this bird treated for Canker before I let him go in any case. I'd put him on Metronidazole for one week at 10-30 milligrams per kilogram, twice daily. One 250 milligram Flagyl tablet would be enough to treat him like that about three full times. Do you know anyone in the NYC area (like Al Streit) who could get you some of that stuff?
Pidgey
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29th October 2006, 07:06 PM
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I don't know that this is the case--I just have warning bells due to that second picture showing the bird's head from the side. At that age, there should be full feather growth there. Admittedly, the picture isn't so sharp that I can be sure but it's enough to worry me. There have been pigeons on here before that had similar feather alopecia (bald spots) that ended up dying later. By the same token, there have been some that have had a similar look that nothing was wrong so it's a tough call. However, it's always better to be safe than sorry if possible.
Pidgey
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30th October 2006, 06:31 AM
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He is way too young to release and I would also check out the possibility of canker. I do hope someone in NY can take him. Please let us know.
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30th October 2006, 06:31 PM
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Like I said, if the bird is eating and drinking just fine and acting normal then you're not likely at death's door at the moment and everything might actually be just fine. Why don't you check your phone book to see what the phone number is for Animal General as mentioned above?
Pidgey
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