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13th September 2008, 08:31 PM
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oh so THAT'S why Pudgy lifts her wings during her baths!!!! and I thought she was "giving me the wing" which is something she does when I try to pet her and she doesn't want to be pet. She'll "give me the wing" first and if I insist on trying, she gives me the "peck of doom".
Next time I'll know to splash her under-wing area or get a bottle to spritz her with. You guys and gals are so informative!!! Marlin is simply adorable!! It's amazing how fast they grow. And compairing his pics to Pudgy, he's such a huge pij! Here I thought White Wings were a fairly large sized species. What species is Marlin? I simply LOVE his coloring!!! 
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#78
14th September 2008, 12:01 AM
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And, yes, I WAS remiss in not asking Cindy to bring her camera! Too busy "thinking," I guess, what with a Vet appt. and then deciding what to do, how, when, etc. Guess I'm best at doing a FEW things at a time! I'm sure Marlin Darlin' will oblige with more "wings up!" Hugs Shi
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14th September 2008, 12:10 AM
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 The spritz/bath wing up is not aggressive at all...pij just wants to make sure the wing "pits" are cleaned!  And, I see you are also familiar with the "beak strikes!" Yes, indeed, Marlin has become a beautiful juvenile. He's a feral baby and just happens to have black feet (as opposed to the more familiar "pinkies"), black beak and big black eyes. Actually, he's not a big bird, but it's hard to tell since I didn't have him next to a larger pij. His feet and legs are very slender. Hugs Shi Last edited by mr squeaks; 14th September 2008 at 12:15 AM.
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14th September 2008, 09:07 AM
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Shi, don't you just love it when he raises his wings to be spritzed? I know I do.
We have two that will soon be released. We wanted to make sure they were water proofed so put them in the garage with pans of water in their cages. For over two hours, they stood by the pans, sometimes getting in them but just standing. Lewis spritzed them so many times I lost count plus we ran our hands through the water to let them know it was there - all to no avail. Little devils never attempted to bathe. However, with all the spritzing, we found they are indeed already waterproof so that is no longer a worry. We'll try them again today. Now, our little sweetheart Vinnie will sail in feet first every time he sees a little water in a pan - never mind even that it may be dishwater with soap in it and i then have to lift him out and he is back in it before I can empty the water. That boy sure loves a bath. Course, he loves everything!  I don't know what we ever did without him.
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14th September 2008, 01:48 PM
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Awww, Maggie...Vinnie sounds sooooo adorable and an absolute character!! Every pigeon person should have a "Vinnie" in their life!!
Well, water does roll off Marlin, so I'm not worried. But, when I put him in the bath water, he just hops right back out. Now, whether that's because he doesn't truly want a bath, I don't know. Sooo, THEN, I have to water swish and put him back in. Usually, seeing "momma" playing in the water, he will start the festivities!  I think that not spritzing all the time helps too. But, yes, when I do spritz, I get the biggiest kick out of seeing him raising those wings! The first time he did so, I started laughing so hard, I almost couldn't spritz! Wishing ALL THE BEST TO THE RELEASEES!! Love and Hugs Shi  Last edited by mr squeaks; 14th September 2008 at 01:51 PM.
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27th September 2008, 02:42 PM
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THE TIME HAS COME...and gone...
YES, TODAY WAS THE "DAY"!! MARLIN WAS RELEASED!! Bright and early I went over to Cindy's to be there when Marlin was released with her feral flock. All went well. Once out of the cage, he flew to the roof and sat getting his "bearings," I'm sure. Two things about Marlin, he has BLACK feet and legs AND a band. I hope he finds mate, eventually among the lovely ferals. Then, again, I have a few ferals in front of my apartment. I'll KNOW if Marlin is one of them! I'm not THAT far away from Cindy! Bon voyage, my lovely Marlin Darlin' Blackfeet! I wish you love and a long healthy life!! BTW, I think Marlin may be a HEN... Love and Hugs and a HUGE THANK YOU TO CINDY!! Shi
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27th September 2008, 05:27 PM
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A Pigeon's Prayer  Please watch over us while we fly, keeping us safe from the predators that share the sky. If we become ill or injured in any way, Please lead us to safety where we are welcome to stay. Cindy Boyce
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27th September 2008, 05:37 PM
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Oh Shi, I feel for you. It is so hard letting go. We released two of ours last weekend and I'm still worrying about them.
Big hug to you.
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27th September 2008, 10:27 PM
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Just SOOOO HARD, for those who raise babies and then set them free!! One is torn between wanting to keep them "safe" and letting them fly free with others of their kind... *SIGH* I noticed that Marlin, besides having his band, was the ONLY one with black feet! So even among those who resemble him, he will be easy to spot. I still wonder about the black legs and feet... Love and Hugs Shi
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28th September 2008, 12:57 PM
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From now on, I think that Marlin's love and scritches are gonna have to come from another pij...preferably a HEN and MATE... Of course, I will be checking with Cindy to see if Marlin is staying around with her group! I sure hope so...unless, he flies over to visit my area! Love and Hugs Shi
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