A question about feral pigeons

[Jojopotato]

Originally Posted by Hambone

No offense taken little bird . if that was your intention , and I really dont think it was . We just have a bit different viewpoint .

Listen , we are both old codgers and I dont think we are going to change each others mind ... LOL . I wish though that you would reread what I posted and think about it . I dont promote "bird-napping " as you call it , I'm just talking about giving a feral a better chance at life than on the streets . My birds are free to come and go as they please . I have 4 acres out here for birds to use as a hangout . None are caged inside or out . Nice loft , good food and water . You seem to just be a bit paranoid that everybody is out to harm the birds or mistreat them .... I suppose there is some truth to that , but you have to have a little trust in people . Not everybody is filled with malice and cruelty . If I still lived in L.A. I'd be down to Terrys or one of the other rehabers and get some birds .... but I dont live there anymore . Actually pigeons arent plentiful out here in the desert , belive it or not .

We both love pigeons and thats the main thing . Amazing creatures !

Unfortunately when we use printed text to communicate a lot is lost in translation by the reader ....... too bad we cant all get together and order up some pizzas and beer ( or other beverage ) and talk birds . I think we all have a lot in common ..... moreso than comes through on a forum or e-mail .

Enough of that subject , anyway I just wanted to clear the water a bit .

I'm going to go check on my birds ... these 2 squabies are 1 week and 1 day old today and are getting huge ... It blows my mind how fast they are growing ! They are so friendly too , waiting for them to squeak .... they havnt yet though . Homer is courting Ruby again today and making a terrible racket , I'm starting to think he has a one track mind !

Take care all ,

Hambone

Getting together would be alot of fun, too bad I live in MT....

regarding your babies, it blow my mind too... I got my little squeaker (Dove) two days ago and just the difference two days make... WOW.... She squeaks, its so quiet if you didnt listen you would miss it...

I would love a "feral" pigeon the beautiful grey ones with the green and purple feathers, someday.

[little bird]

Yeah, Bob, we are a couple old fogies and set in our ways but you are right... it was not my intention to be mean & ornery. I'm very verbal and defensive of ferals cause we have so many netters stealing our NYC ferals and selling them for target shoots in PA. The more our ferals MIS-trust humans....the safer they are. Our smartest feeders throw the food in a big spread and imediately leave so they can eat. Even so my flock will hover at a distance and follow me to the feeding site when they see me. When one needs to be caught, even I take days to corner and catch them, as it should be for their own protection. Any person who wants a feral for a pet has to only bide their time....eventually you will try to rehab one that cannot be released and that's the one that should be given a safe forever home.