Be Careful What You Wish For

[naturegirl]

You are so lucky if you think of it. Just to hole one right now would be so nice. Brings back memories of my Pesto when she was a little one just like that. I never get babies only adults. Babies are so fun to feed and watch grow. Congratulations !!!

[jazaroo]

Hi Maggie,

What a huge stroke of luck for these birds to have a removal person who really cares and to have you and your husband to available to take them in. A really great job!

Ron

[Lady Tarheel]

Many thanks to everyone. It sure keeps us jumping. The little baby in the aviary made it through the night so, so far so good. It takes us about one hour to feed, change their boxes and, of course, love on them. The 3 juveniles we got yesterday are still scared but they are moving about in their cage more rather than piling on top of each other in a corner. I saw one at their water bowl but no evidence of them eating seed. It's rather interesting in that they take less Exact than the smaller ones. They should be eating and flying very shortly.

stachnflash - we will not be keeping any of these. Hopefully, we can release most of them in a couple of months.

naturegirl - I know what you mean about holding the babies. We usually get fledglings who are still loving and cute, but there is nothing like the itsy bitsy ones. We got up about 5:30 this am to get things organized for the day and as soon as they heard me in the kitchen almost all of them started squealing. They are already very sociable and will "eat" your hands if you put them in their box.

They are very precious. The man who rescued them does this all the time and has done so for years. He even carries pictures in his truck of the animals he has rescued.

[Lin Hansen]

Maggie,

Good luck with all the babies...they are all in good hands, that's for sure. And so wonderful that your friend does his job in such a humane way. I'm sure that not everyone in that line of work is so caring...kudos to him.

Linda

[feralpigeon]

Oh, Maggie, 16 babies to care for all at once, in addition to all your other rescues You were already very knowledgable, this should put you over the top, lol. This fellow who saved the babies is a special soul to protect the creatures that he removes and see that they are nurtured and released. Special blessings to all of you for your team work to ensure the health and safety of all of these babies and jouvies.

fp

I agree w/TerriB, that is a beautiful picture of the itsie-bitsies

[christina11]

Well im keeping my fingers crossed for number 16!!!!i belive that little squab shall do fine.

Your doing a great job Maggie yes the best of the best all of those pigeons if they could smile would have a Huge smile lol.

Get some more pics if you can i just love seeing there little faces!!

[Feather]

Oh Maggie,

Bless your heart!
What a story! Your picture looks like wall paper. I know you have alot of work ahead of you. It's remarkable. I sure wish we had one of those good-guy pest controls over here. Maggie I wish you and your friends the best of luck with these "lil darlins" and I will keep a close eye on the outcome.

Best Wishes
Feather

[Rooster2312]

How great to hear of the rescue of these little babes. Good luck Maggie, you are doing a wonderful job. Loved the picture !

Lindi

[Feather]

Wouldn't that picture be a cute border around a bird room?

Feather

[stach_n_flash]

lol well thats cool they will be free again and i cant wait till mine hatch 16 days now

[Avalona Birdy]

*gargles in amazement then Bounces up and down* WWHEEE the thought of all those CUTE little BABIES is making me HYPER!

[Lady Tarheel]

Folks, this is getting really interesting.

Our friend delivered #17 this afternoon. It looks like it was born today. See picture. He also delivered the second egg and when my husband rushed out to the aviary to stick it under one of ours, he saw #18 had hatched under Ginger.
Now Ginger is a feral that we've had about 4 years, just too tame to release and she has wanted a baby more than any we've ever had. So, now she has one.

It is getting hilarious. I asked the hubby which pigeon he stuck today's egg under and he said he thought it was one of the white homers.

I just hope this little #17 makes it. He is so tiny and frail but we'll do our best, of course. We were afraid to try putting him under one of the pigeons because they may have abandoned him.

[TAWhatley]

Wow, Maggie! You and your husband are going to be busy for sure! Best of luck with that new itty bitty baby .. so very precious.

Terry

[Pigeonpal2002]

Originally Posted by Lady Tarheel

Now Ginger is a feral that we've had about 4 years, just too tame to release and she has wanted a baby more than any we've ever had. So, now she has one.

Hi Maggie,

You're really in hot water over there as more arrivals are being brought in! I hear you about Ginger and her wanting babies, I do hope as well that she can raise this little chick herself and feel accomplished. They really do seem to get depressed when they can't raise any.

Best of luck with all these new pigeons!

[Trees Gray]

Well, Maggie....your baby cravings have definitely been satisfied
in abundance.

You have been very blessed!

Love the latest pic!