I am so angry and disgusted...

[irretractable]

Originally Posted by Pidgey

These days, you can get put in jail for beating someone like that silly even if you caught them in flagrante delicto. However, THEY probably wouldn't get put in jail, though because they're some kind of "protected" species. You, being a psychiatrist, should be well aware of that. Yeah, anybody who'd do something like that would have to be a real sicko and needs to be dealt with. What out of the DSM IV would explain such behavior?

Pidgey

DSM-IV? Pretty much just "Antisocial PD" but I still prefer the term evil...if only I had the slightest sense who "THEY" are. makes one kind of nervous.

[coyotejoe]

Hey, just bring them out ASAP, if there should be a problem, which I doubt, I'll deal with it. I know this is distressing for you and unfortunately that is why mean people do such things, they know they're not only torturing the birds but torturing you as well. I was raised to believe that poisoners are the very lowest of the lowlife, I won't even poison mice. When we moved into our current home there was a garden shed chock full of stuff to kill anything you can think of, we had a small truck load of various poisons to haul off for proper disposal. You're probably lucky you didn't have any of that stuff in your garage, but then again I don't suppose you would have.
Anyway, just bring them out here and they'll be welcome, the ferals you brought earlier have become my favorite birds.

[irretractable]

Originally Posted by coyotejoe

Hey, just bring them out ASAP, if there should be a problem, which I doubt, I'll deal with it. I know this is distressing for you and unfortunately that is why mean people do such things, they know they're not only torturing the birds but torturing you as well. I was raised to believe that poisoners are the very lowest of the lowlife, I won't even poison mice. When we moved into our current home there was a garden shed chock full of stuff to kill anything you can think of, we had a small truck load of various poisons to haul off for proper disposal. You're probably lucky you didn't have any of that stuff in your garage, but then again I don't suppose you would have.
Anyway, just bring them out here and they'll be welcome, the ferals you brought earlier have become my favorite birds.

Thank you SO much...I'll take you up on that. I probably won't actually be able to do it until next weekend time-wise, and that will give me a few days and some peace of mind to see that they're doing ok. Right now they seem to be quite happy in my bedroom. Is Saturday or Sunday better for you?

There was some antifreeze and some scooter oil in my garage, both which would have been much more dangerous...fortunately the idiots didn't really think things through.

[coyotejoe]

Any time you like, being retired gives me the luxury of doing my shopping and errands during the week and spending weekends at home.

[Jay3]

Wondering if it was somebody that has a problem with you, and were trying to get to you through your birds. I'd set up a camera. Never know if they might come back. In your profession, I'm sure you meet many people who would be capable of something like this. Maybe somebody had his feathers ruffled somehow. I'd keep things locked, and install the camera. I'm so sorry for you and your birds that something like this could have happened. Hope they're all okay.

[irretractable]

Originally Posted by Jay3

Wondering if it was somebody that has a problem with you, and were trying to get to you through your birds. I'd set up a camera. Never know if they might come back. In your profession, I'm sure you meet many people who would be capable of something like this. Maybe somebody had his feathers ruffled somehow. I'd keep things locked, and install the camera. I'm so sorry for you and your birds that something like this could have happened. Hope they're all okay.

yeah, I wonder the same thing. I prefer to think it was random, but then they should've stolen something or done some other damage. Part of me wonders if it's just someone who really hates pigeons. I've had some stuff thrown onto my 3rd floor balcony (phone book, tennis ball, etc...), presumably at the pigeons. But someone would basically have to be watching me to know I had these in my garage...Lovely the things we have to worry abut...I like the camera idea.

[Jay3]

Sad that there are so many people walking around who would think nothing of hurting an innocent animal to get at another person, but in this society today........................ Good luck. Please keep us updated if you learn anything.

[Siam Sam]

Originally Posted by irretractable

Forget mental department - I think they're beyond that...maybe criminal department. I did file a police report. The officer was very nice but completely perplexed. They're not even investigating because there are really no suspects or anything specific to pursue. I would feel better had they stolen something, but they didn't. They just hurt the pigeons. I'm going to keep a closer eye on things though - I've had several things thrown on my balcony (most recently a tennis ball), presumably by someone throwing them at pigeons. I'd like to think this was totally random, but I'm a bit creeped out and afraid it may not be. Ughh...

It might be worth it to call the Humane Society and mention it to them. There are laws against animal cruelty, and perhaps they can advise you. Sad incident, but I'm glad they appear to be healthy.

[irretractable]

Originally Posted by Siam Sam

It might be worth it to call the Humane Society and mention it to them. There are laws against animal cruelty, and perhaps they can advise you. Sad incident, but I'm glad they appear to be healthy.

Good thought... thanks for the suggestion.

[Tennman1]

I'm thinking security camera.

[irretractable]

Originally Posted by Tennman1

I'm thinking security camera.

yeah...and maybe an alarm system...

[coyotejoe]

Well the pigis are settled in to the coop now and doing fine. They haven't quite worked out their place in the pecking order as yet but I'm sure that will come in time.

[irretractable]

Originally Posted by coyotejoe

Well the pigis are settled in to the coop now and doing fine. They haven't quite worked out their place in the pecking order as yet but I'm sure that will come in time.

I'm glad to here they're doing ok - I appreciate the update. Do Paloma and Harlequin think they should be at the top of the pecking order? I wondered if that would happen given their age and rule of my balcony...

[coyotejoe]

No, they seem pretty passive, I think they're just a bit overwhelmed by so many birds.

[irretractable]

Originally Posted by coyotejoe

No, they seem pretty passive, I think they're just a bit overwhelmed by so many birds.

Well, glad to hear they're not being bullies. Look forward to hearing if they settle in and lay some more eggs! (that is, if Paloma lays some more eggs)