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16th August 2006, 09:57 AM
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Picture of the pigeon I found........I hope I can figure out how to add the photo, LOL!
We call it BoBo, we have no idea how to tell if he's a boy or a girl! Pardon the cage, we're working on getting a new one! At least this keeps him safe from the Greyhounds who are keeping an eye on him!   
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16th August 2006, 10:48 AM
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Hi Littlegreys,
No worries about the "cage"...in fact it looks very comfy and secure....a good temporary house for this lovely pigeon  Is he/she all white? My laptop makes it look like he is. Anyway, thank you again for being so kind and helping "Bobo"
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16th August 2006, 12:24 PM
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Wow! That is a beauty. Looks like a comfy set-up for now.
Thanks for sharing the picture.
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16th August 2006, 05:09 PM
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16th August 2006, 07:18 PM
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Cute pigeonI hope your going to keep him? Males dance and coo more...Your cage looks fine. I keep mine pigeon in a pet (cat carrier) at night for sleeping.... Just let him have some freedom in a closed room daily...
Welcome to pigeon life..... Andi
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17th August 2006, 08:56 AM
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Well, the owner just called me about his pigeon. It was the racing club secretary who said he wouldn't want him back, she left a message for him and he said he just got it.
He said he would like him back, but since he is hundreds of miles away, that he would be happy if I would keep him. He was VERY nice, gave me tons of information. He said the bird has been missing for quite some time. He uses the white ones in wedding releases. He even said once I know the sex of the bird (not sure yet, it is a 2006 model) that he would like to send me a mate for it! I don't know about that, as I don't know what to with ONE pigeon, let alone babies!! I told him I had made an outdoor pen that is 13' by 8', he said that would be good for him. He gave me lots of info on food, caging, training, etc. He said if it was a male it would probably be very friendly. Sometimes when we reach in to pick it up, it "growls" at us! Is that normal? Its calm when I hold it. Hopefully it will be happier in its outdoor pen and out of its dog crate! Thanks for all your welcomes and information!! This site is great! Sue
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17th August 2006, 09:51 AM
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That's great news, Sue. It is normal for some "growling", or rather, the warning noise they make when they're startled or unsure of what is happening. Pigeons, especially homers who belonged to someone, tame down in a matter of days usually. They're smart enough to realize a good deal when they see it! Hopefully this will be the case with Bobo. When he is out of his cage for flight and play time, try coaxing him with some treats such as raw peanuts. Once he gets to know you and your family better, and with lots of attention, he will become a devoted little guy and you'll wonder what you ever did before you had a pigeon.
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17th August 2006, 11:22 AM
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Grunting, is quite natural. It's 90% front. They try to make themselves look and sound as badass as possible, in the hope you will back down.
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17th August 2006, 11:37 AM
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Sue,
Its nice the owner called you. I found a racing pigeon once that unfortunately died but I wanted to tell the owner so at least he would know what had happened to the bird. Well the lady at the Royal Racing Pigeon Association said she would send on the message but said "Don't expect the owner to call you back - most times they dont!"  Well the owner did call me and thanked me for picking the bird up, for burying him in my garden and most of all for letting him know what had happened to him. He had been gone for 2 months. Looks like you have new pet for keeps now with the owners blessing... Tania x
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17th August 2006, 02:23 PM
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Oh boy, Sue! Your life will never be the same! Pijies are something else! They make their home in your heart forever!
 Even if you do decide to get a mate, you can always substitute wooden eggs after the hens lay the eggs. This is what members do when they want to practice pigeon birth control. And, no, you won't be killing a baby as long as the eggs are exchanged right away... Do let us know how BoBo does...lots of updates and pictures are always welcomed!
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17th August 2006, 06:52 PM
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Hi Sue,
That was very nice that the owner called you and did in fact want his bird back. "Most" fanciers are very nice people and they do care what happens to their birds. Most are very helpful as well and want to help others. I think they get a lot of bad publicity and we think of them as heartless. We have a lot of very caring fanciers on our site and I'm sure there are tons more that are out there, not on this site Well, looks like you've got yourself a pigeon! They really do make wonderful, endearing and comical pets. Time, patience and love will win him over.I think it time you will know whether or not a mate is needed, Bobo will let you know if he's lonely for pigeon companionship If you did end up getting another bird, and as others have mentioned...then you just remove any eggs right away and replace them with fakes. Keep us updated and post more pictures when you can.
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17th August 2006, 07:33 PM
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