Be Careful What You Wish For

[phyll]

Maggie,
This is wonderful! Your friend is a very kindhearted & special person to be concerned about all the creatures
he encounters. He's the type who gives others hope.
May God bless ALL of you for coming to the rescue of these babies. They're so adorable.

P.S.
Now I'm gettin' the bug to have one of those precious babies to care for here.

Phyll

[Feather]

Phyll,

I was wondering if you said a prayer for Maggie...That would explain her wishes coming true, and Ginger's as well.

Love Ya
Feather

[mr squeaks]

Well, Maggie, I don't think those pijies could be in better hands! I know you and your husband will be kept hoppin' but the rewards when they grow old enough to be released with be worth all the time, worry and trouble...

YOU GO! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! As you can see, we are ALL keeping close tabs for updates and pictures!!

[phyll]

Feather,
Yes, Maggie is included on my list when I pray for my "pigeon people." I'm not sure if those particular prayers resulted in her "windfall" of sweet creatures, but this prayer may have played a part:
"Please watch over all creatures who are suffering that no one knows about, so someone may find out about them & help them." I know it's crude, but that's the way I say it every day.
Maggie's rescues weren't suffering yet, thank God, but they sure needed to be rescued at that point.

Because you asked that question, Feather, I am going to say something that I wanted to say to Maggie, but didn't.

Maggie, when Bob & I were at Mass last night, we prayed especially for you, & for the man who saved the babies & the eggs. I don't remember if I mentioned your other friend to Bob while we were in church, but she was not forgotten.

If you are so inclined, please tell your friends that they have been prayed for by other "pigeon" people.
If every person involved in construction, demolition, etc. had hearts such as your friend's, this world would be a much better place.

Phyll

[Lady Tarheel]

Phyll and Feather, thank you so very much. It means a lot to me to know that prayers are being said for us. I am a strong believer in prayer.

So far, things are going pretty good. The babies are growing so fast. The little nestlings are getting lots of new feathers. We moved the 4 older group into a cage this morning, put a bed in there and right now they're all piled into it. So cute. We put some seed in with them. The 3 juveniles my husband got out of the attic Friday, just this morning started pecking but we're still feeding them. Their looks are so misleading because they look grown but are still babies. One of the juveniles is quite beautiful with unusual coloring. Also, one of the 4 in the mid sized group is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. Coloring is similar to the juvenile I mentioned but a little lighter color. Almost a silver/grey/brown combination.

The two babies in the aviary were fine this morning. My husband saw one but Ginger is very protective of hers and wouldn't budge and he didn't push the issue.

Our little hatchling, #17, started cheeping yesterday afternoon. She is growing and is up to about 3 1/2 cc per every two hour feeding. She seems to recognize our voices and when my husband feeds her nuzzles his fingers. We don't think the egg that was in the nest with her will hatch. It should have hatched yesterday but still may make it out today.

The young man who rescued these pigeons truly is a fine person. I met him for the first time Friday although I felt I had known him for years because my rehabber friend has talked about him and how kind he is. She usually winds up with many, many starlings from him during the summer. Other rehabbers in our group work mainly with mammals - squirrels, raccoons, opossums, etc., and he keeps them well supplied.

I'll try to update as often as I can. It usually takes about two hours to "do" all the critters in the am, and the daytime feedings are kinda staggered because of the frequency that we feed each group. Everyone gets fed for the night beginning about 7pm and that takes about an hour. Course, #17 is an ongoing feed, about every 2 hours now. We're still medicating and feeding the last little dove - boy, is it stubborn about eating. Then we have Otis and Mr. Humphries cages plus 4 more indoor birds to care for and all our boys and girls in the aviary.

But, you know what? I'm loving every minute of it.

[andinla]

that is awesome that a pest control company cares about the birds. Give that man a big hug for me....if only they all were as kind..

good luck pigeon mama you will be a busy one for sometime to come.

Andi

[jazaroo]

Hi Maggie,

I am sitting here in awe.

I could not imagine having to look after and be responsible for so many young lives at once. My hat is truly off to you and your husband on the fabulous job you and he are doing for them.

Ron

[stach_n_flash]

wow we have 4 pigeons and 2 on the way im having a count down 14 days left im so excited to post pics the babies ar going to be great in color were keeping them although alot of people like them and i could sell them fast i want to keep them arround

[Lady Tarheel]

Hi stach n flash - I'm looking forward to seeing your babies also. They are the sweetest little fellows. Our new baby is now eating 7 cc of food, is trying to come out of the container to my hand and one eye is beginning to open.

The 14 days will go fast so be sure to let us know when they're born.

[stach_n_flash]

lol ill keep you all posted their due to hatch on a wensday witch is really bad for me as i have school track and a track meet the day after so i might post their birth day late

13 days
i dont know if we will have a track meet on thats day so it depends because were in the final two weeks and the track meet is tommarow wish me luck i placed 1st and 5th last track meet

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by stach_n_flash

lol ill keep you all posted their due to hatch on a wensday witch is really bad for me as i have school track and a track meet the day after so i might post their birth day late

13 days
i dont know if we will have a track meet on thats day so it depends because were in the final two weeks and the track meet is tommarow wish me luck i placed 1st and 5th last track meet

Well let me be the first to wish you well. Let us know how you do. I've got 4 babies hatching tomorrow. These will be the last ones this year. These 4 are for a new flyer in our club so I won't be keeping them. (Boo Hoo!)....

[Lady Tarheel]

I sure do wish you the best of luck! Remember, when the babies come not to disturb the nest just in case the parents get upset. Our two little babies in our aviary are really growing - like weeds but we just peek at them every now and then. One set of foster parents don't mind too much but the others do so we just check the baby every now and then.

[mr squeaks]

Originally Posted by stach_n_flash

lol ill keep you all posted their due to hatch on a wensday witch is really bad for me as i have school track and a track meet the day after so i might post their birth day late

13 days
i dont know if we will have a track meet on thats day so it depends because were in the final two weeks and the track meet is tommarow wish me luck i placed 1st and 5th last track meet

Don't worry, we'll be here, whenever you can post!

CONGRATULATIONS! And BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR NEXT RACES! I'm sure you will do well!

[Lady Tarheel]

Number 19 was born in the aviary this morning. This would be the sibling of the #17 we have in the house. Bert (a feral) and Snow (a homer) so far seem to be very happy with him. Ginger and Cappy and Augusta and Holly are still taking care of theirs.

We moved 8 of the little guys into cages (4 each) and put them in the garage this morning beside the 3 juveniles. We've kept the 4 fledglings in the house for the time being - they just don't have enough feathers and it is pretty cool here.
We didn't feed the 3 juveniles this am and each time I've checked them they hanging over the seed bowl pecking so we're hopeful they can be weaned shortly.

We've already gone through one bag of Exact and about a quarter of another bag - since Friday pm.

They are such a joy. They are developing their own little personalities, some still a little shy, some really outgoing and exuberant. My only regret about having this many is that I can't spend quality time with any of them except #17.

We are continuing to take pictures and I'll post some as soon as I can.

[TAWhatley]

Thanks for the update, Maggie .. can't wait to see the pics of all these little ones. I know you have your hands plenty full right now. Sounds like all is going very well.

Terry