A pigeon person, me? never!

[cyro51]

My goodness, this thread is "retro" now! When I look back to February 2005, I only had one, out Tooter. I never thought of my self really as a "pigeon person", but looking at myself, my family, and our EIGHT pet pigeons,

When I joined this forum I had 5 pigeons , now I have 80!

But what surprised me most over these years is the number of pigeon lovers that I have met. At one time I thought I was the only one in the world. LOL

Cynthia

[John_D]

Like MaryJane I never really noticed them ... they just didn't register with me. Until, that is, I found a tired racing pigeon in my lounge, who had come through the open balcony door in search of water and food and shade.

Then I had two ferals who lived on the balcony for 18 months ... now, years later, I have a pair who are just coming up to the end of their third year of residence out there, plus a few who roost on the window ledge at night, plus the visitors who enjoy their bath and good pigeon food....

My resident pair have just decided, after it's been out there over a year, to use the nesting box I tucked into a corner for them ... guess they had enough of getting rained on in their plant tub

John

[kittypaws]

Originally Posted by Lin Hansen

Victor,

LOL ....I don't know, in some cultures, I've heard it's good luck to get "touched" on the head.

Linda

Linda,

In the Uk - it is supposed to be lucky to be pooped on by any bird!!

Tania xx

[John_D]

Originally Posted by kittypaws

Linda,

In the Uk - it is supposed to be lucky to be pooped on by any bird!!

Tania xx

Ah, then next time one of the aviary pigeons (always seems to be the same one) waits until I'm in position under a perch and lets fly ... I shall thank him

John

[LokotaLoft]

Im still waiting for all that luck to kick in , after all these years of bein pooped on I sure hope it doesnt hit me all at once lol

[feralpigeon]

Well, I guess the biggest thing that I've lucked-out on is getting more poop
on myself and my vehicle....

You could say it's been a real 'windfall'

fp

[Trees Gray]

I get pooped on by the "mother load" everytime I pick up and check on one of my "mothers-to-be", or "fathers-to-be."

Since the poops are BIGGER, I hope I have MORE good luck too!

[Charis]

I had one poop on my just styled hair, several weeks ago ,ust as I was about to leave for an important meeting. All I can say is, THANK GOODNESS FOR HATS!
It turned out to be a very good meeting.

[Victor]

Originally Posted by Charis

It turned out to be a very good meeting.

I'm telling ya, it brought you good luck...not the hat either.

[mr squeaks]

LOL...sure enjoy this thread!

Have always liked pigeons even though I often heard the phrase I won't repeat! One day I found out about Cornell's Project Pigeon Watch and learned more about pigeons through the info they sent.

Then, I found Squeaks. Who would have thought! Especially with the 4 cats I had at the time! I just remember thinking, I will not let this bird die without a fight and will do all I can to get him well! Subsequent adventures just proved that "when something is meant to be, everything falls into place!" My life changed forever.

Before I knew it, I met Cindy (AZ Whitefeather), found out about Pigeon Talk and met wonderful "family" from all over the world...linked by a love of pigeons (and in many cases, other animals too).

And, before permanent vacation (retiring), was fortunate to follow the family dynasty of Peter Pied Piper, the SUPERB Frank Lloyd Wright Pigeon Nest Builder of Arizona State University fame!

Yes, indeed, once a pigeon person, always a pigeon person!

[roy-me-boy]

Originally Posted by kittypaws

Linda,

In the Uk - it is supposed to be lucky to be pooped on by any bird!!

Tania xx

Thats cheered me up then,coz i`ve been bombed twice,once by a seagull on a beach in Wales,when i was 10 and then smack in the eye by a pij in our town centre when i was 11 or 12 ! I`m 48 now and still waiting for some luck,though perhaps i have had some but didn`t know it ! LOL.

[Grimaldy]

Strange things always seem to happen.
The other day I happened to see a feral pigeon right in the entranceway of a McDonald's picking at the concrete. I had seem him before, he has all of the toes missing from one foot and was skittish about my trying to get near him before. This particular McDonalds is at the corner of one of the busiest intersections in downtown Chicago. I went to the curb and whistled at him, and he came over. I had some unsalted peanuts that I put down in a little pile at my feet and stood there to block people walking by from kicking them. He put his head down and ate like he hadn't eaten for days. After he had enough, I picked up and started across the street intersection. About half way across something prompted me to look back. There he was standing at the curb watching me go, almost like a little kid that is thinking of running after you.
Hopefully I will see him again.

[Victor]

Grimaldy, that was so nice of you. It is a good, but yet sad story. They can get to your heart can't they?

[Grimaldy]

I tell you Victor, sometimes its hard to walk down the street with your eyes full of tears for the poor little devils.

[phyll]

Originally Posted by maryjane

I don't know how I went so long without them but am so enchanted by these special little creatures, I will never be pigeon-less again.

Maryjane, you took the words right out of my mouth.
Long ago, I told my husband that I would never want to be without a pigeon.
May we always be blessed with the opportunity of sharing our lives with pigeons.

Phyll