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1st September 2009, 05:25 PM
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Meet AironOn July 20th my wife went to the barn to check on her mules. Just as she entered, the dogs alerted to something on the floor. She restrained the dogs and picked up a two week old pigeon.
Our barn is a turn of the century post and beam structure with very high roof rafters. We have always had a few pairs of pigeons nest there, but crows, magpies or raccoons usually get their eggs or babies. Putting the baby back was not an option, so she brought the baby to the house. Luckily we have a friend who has raised pigeons for years. Following his advise she started hand raising little "Airon". He was all skin, fuzz and very few feathers, but grew and changed in appearance rapidly. I started building the smallest pigeon loft in Spokane. Took the window out of our garden house and built his loft inside, 4' high X 4' wide X2' deep. Airon comes to a bell to eat and will fly to the front door of our house if he thinks it is time for his seed dish. He likes to be with us, we know what is meant here by "flying puppy". We named the pigeon Airon because we have no idea if it is male or female. We will ether get a cooing male or eggs in the nesting box. Harmony Here are a few pictures of Airon:  Airon on my hand.  Airon on porch of his loft.  Loft feeding area. Airon is a messy eater.  Airon setting on his brick, he loves the brick and the view. 
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1st September 2009, 06:38 PM
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Lucky for Airon that you found him, he looks like one very spoiled, very happy, very handsome bird
 Welcome to the wonderful world of pigeons. He'll amaze you!
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Waynette  http://community.webshots.com/user/cindasark "In Solitude there is Strength, In Strength there is Spirit"
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1st September 2009, 07:15 PM
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Pretty darn cute.
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Charis If all the beasts were gone, men would die from great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man. Seattle 1736-1866  Another Life, Gone To The Birds! DO NO HARM Member, International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
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1st September 2009, 07:18 PM
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Beautiful story! what a lucky bird indeed! good luck yall! I hope Airon will fill your life with fun for years to come!!!
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 25 "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body more than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; Yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" Matthew 6:25-26 May God bless you. Keep 'em flying. - Steven A. Romo
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1st September 2009, 10:21 PM
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Airon is one beautiful Checker, Harmony!!
Thank goodness you were able to rescue him/her!! Looks like a very spoiled and loved pij!! We will look forward to further doin's with Airon!! Sending Love, Hugs and Scritches Shi/Mr. Squeaks/Dom/Gimie/WoeBeGone 
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2nd September 2009, 12:09 AM
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Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement.
I walk the dogs every morning and am trying to get Airon to fly with us. He gets about 50 yards from his loft and then flies back. He loves his loft. He wants to be with me, so I think he will do the walk eventually. We walk a mile. Harmony
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2nd September 2009, 08:16 AM
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that is truly sweet! I wish i had a young pigeon who would follow me around!
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25 "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body more than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; Yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" Matthew 6:25-26 May God bless you. Keep 'em flying. - Steven A. Romo
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2nd September 2009, 08:17 AM
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watch for hawks!
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25 "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body more than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; Yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" Matthew 6:25-26 May God bless you. Keep 'em flying. - Steven A. Romo
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2nd September 2009, 08:38 AM
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Quote:
These wonderful hand raised pets do not have natural fear of predators. It's a fact they can be taken quickly from your side, off your shoulder, or scared away. PLEASE be very careful, and don't let him fly around outside by himself.
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Treesa  Plan ahead.............It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.
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3rd September 2009, 02:09 PM
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Thanks for the heads up on hawks.
We raise free range chickens and are always on the alert for hawks and falcons. Love to see a flock of crows around when the adult chickens are out, no hawks. As for the dogs and Airon, they are use to chickens and think he is just a very small chicken. Harmony
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5th September 2009, 10:22 PM
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Airon had a visitorAiron flew to the front gate of our stables this morning, about 75 yards.
As the dogs and I came back from our walk he flew out over a large horse arena and was joined by an adult pigeon from the barn, I assume his father. They flew together and landed next to each other on the front porch railing. They stayed there untill I arrived, then the adult flew back to the barn. This was very exciting. I see two adults and two smaller (Airon's siblings I would guess) pigeons at the barn. What can I expect from this arraignment? Will he fly with them as he gets older? Will they visit his little loft? Would appreciate any information from someone who has been through this kind of experience. Harmony
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, is very lucky to have found you!
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