Brownie and his mansion

[Brownieluv]

Originally Posted by Poulette

Hello Brownieluv,
Yes, I live in Montreal City, Quebec Province. Yesterday the feral pigeons, and the sparrows I feed in a park were beginning to act as if spring is arriving soon. They were excited, and the starlings were singning very loud!

Suz.

I lived in Montreal centuries ago, when I was in junior high/beginning high school. We lived in Westmount for 3 wonderful years. Our backyard gate literally opened into the park there. It had a waterfall, long brook, gorgeous willow trees.

I moved 11 times by the end of high school, and Montreal is my absolute favorite! (except the winter )

I wish I remembered more French, I'd love to chat with you. Where do you live? Were you born there?

Do you know St. Jean Port Jolie? Another favorite little place of mine.

OK, back to pigeons.

[relofts]

I think the cage is beautiful and plenty roomy enough for Brownie, the free time is an added plus, Brownie is an official Companion Pigeon and due to the change of life he has came into he will adapt much like a parrot although without the hookbill but his personality will be one of requiring human nurturing the same as a parrot.

Keep in mind prior to adopting a second little one, it is beautiful to watch pigeons do their breeding dance, go through the steps of mating, creating a nest and caring for their young, this is not necessary for a companion pigeon in my opinion especially if you live in an apartment, this will also possibly take away from the closeness you share with Brownie as the mate will replace the bonding that he has with you not always but it is a risk. You and Kevin need to consider this when and if you should decide to get another little charge. I do have a pet racing homer in my loft and no matter what he is so head strong that nothing I think will ever change him so it may not but it is a risk you would be taking. Brownie is a very beautiful little pigeon by the way, I think that the story is great and it is always good to be able to keep up with these little ones and how they are doing.

Thank you,

Ellen

[Poulette]

Originally Posted by Brownieluv

I lived in Montreal centuries ago, when I was in junior high/beginning high school. We lived in Westmount for 3 wonderful years. Our backyard gate literally opened into the park there. It had a waterfall, long brook, gorgeous willow trees.

I moved 11 times by the end of high school, and Montreal is my absolute favorite! (except the winter )

I wish I remembered more French, I'd love to chat with you. Where do you live? Were you born there?

Do you know St. Jean Port Jolie? Another favorite little place of mine.

OK, back to pigeons.

Yes Brownieluv, I was born in Montréal, I live not far from Westmount, in Villeray. I moved only 4 times in 44 years! My parents loved St-Jean-Port-Jolie for their vacations but I never went there. I would love to! My first feral rescued pigeon came to me when I was 10 years old, and he lived for 15 years. I helped different birds since then (sparrows, starlings, mourning doves, pigeons), and in november 2004 a new guest entered my life for real... Tigeon Pigeon is a real joy in my life

Suz.

[dekebrent]

Originally Posted by Brownieluv

lol. Well Pete is right, she's the one has to live with the nest! You’re right, there’s plenty of room for perches. The cage comes with two wooden perches, that are grooved to fit snugly into the side of the cage. A third one is shorter, and is some material that the pigeon can peck and get friction to keep the nails trimmed a little without being too rough for the delicate feet. The company is great, used to breed birds, so they really know their stuff. They also included a bag of pigeon/dove food, very considerate.

In addition we have a small box in the corner (upside down) so she has a flat service to perch on, and nestle on.

How can you tell Pete is about to lay an egg? My vet and I are having a wee disagreement on the whole topic. (danger to Brownie.)

Glad I could help. Let me know when you have the cage put together, and definitely post pictures!

Sorry I've been absent and have not responded. First off, though, I have to agree w/ you and Mr. Squeaks -- my Pete is definitely a hen who knows what she likes, and what she doesn't like. My sweet wonderful mom taught me a long time ago -- females are always right

Mr. Squeaks -- Next time Pete and I do some nest building, I'll see if I can have a friend take some pictures or some video. Honestly, I consider it really special that she allows me to help her with her nest, and the nest building is a great bonding time.

Brownieluv -- As for eggs, I look for some telltale signs in my hen. First, she will start cooing very loudly and demand a lot of attention from me, including significant petting time. She will follow me everywhere around the house. Second, as she gets closer to "egg time," she will start messing with her nest and call for me to help with the renovations and building. Third, I've noticed that when she's approaching time to lay eggs, she will lie down on her stomach more often.

[Brownieluv]

Originally Posted by relofts

I think the cage is beautiful and plenty roomy enough for Brownie, the free time is an added plus, Brownie is an official Companion Pigeon and due to the change of life he has came into he will adapt much like a parrot although without the hookbill but his personality will be one of requiring human nurturing the same as a parrot.

Keep in mind prior to adopting a second little one, it is beautiful to watch pigeons do their breeding dance, go through the steps of mating, creating a nest and caring for their young, this is not necessary for a companion pigeon in my opinion especially if you live in an apartment, this will also possibly take away from the closeness you share with Brownie as the mate will replace the bonding that he has with you not always but it is a risk. You and Kevin need to consider this when and if you should decide to get another little charge. I do have a pet racing homer in my loft and no matter what he is so head strong that nothing I think will ever change him so it may not but it is a risk you would be taking. Brownie is a very beautiful little pigeon by the way, I think that the story is great and it is always good to be able to keep up with these little ones and how they are doing.

Thank you,

Ellen

Thank you for all the great feedback and Brownie compliments, Ellen. I'm still undecided about whether to get Brownie a companion. I never intended it to be a "mating" situation, just friendship. Mostly because I think she (formerly he) needs more time than I can give her due to long work hours.

However, I recently took her to a vet and had her DNA tested. That's how I know definitely she's a her! The vet has me scared to death that laying eggs is very bad for pigeon's health. I can't afford to test a series of pigeons until I hit a male (maybe I'd luck out the first time but no guarantee.)

I'm going to post a separate thread about the dangers of laying eggs, so don't post reply here or moderator will have my head!

Anyway, was fun reading your post.and good information re bonding.

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by Brownieluv

Thank you for all the great feedback and Brownie compliments, Ellen. I'm still undecided about whether to get Brownie a companion. I never intended it to be a "mating" situation, just friendship. Mostly because I think she (formerly he) needs more time than I can give her due to long work hours.

Hi Brownieluv,

Glad you made it back to the board. I have news for you .. your two other rescued birds are both females .. both have laid two eggs and both are sitting them. The one had me fooled due to being so aggressive, but I'm just sure they are both girls.

Terry

[Brownieluv]

Originally Posted by TAWhatley

Hi Brownieluv,

Glad you made it back to the board. I have news for you .. your two other rescued birds are both females .. both have laid two eggs and both are sitting them. The one had me fooled due to being so aggressive, but I'm just sure they are both girls.

Terry

EEK!!! I'm so excited, Terry! I can't believe I chose now to be absent from the board. Are the eggs fertilized, or for practice only? If there are babies I'd love to have one for Brownie. Donnie had promised me one, but I haven't heard anything recently, and I want Brownie to have a friend soon. (Angel if not a baby?)

[TAWhatley]

Brownieluv,

The other two are both females .. there ain't no boys in this threesome!

The two here have both laid two eggs each and are now sitting on the four eggs .. definitely two females.

Let me know ..

Terry

[Iommi]

Beautiful pigeon, Brownieluv!

[中国小黑鸽]

Beautiful cage

[Pegasus]

Cool...That's the size of cage I like for my parakeets...

I'm so curious, how can we address something to you if we can't read your name...I'm sure I like to say/mention someone their real name if I'll be talking to them...Another thing, what are those things that you posted after the pics of the chinese pigeons, some kind of whistles or something...