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22nd February 2006, 03:44 PM
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Rosco's JourneyI cannot say enough about this little baby doll, loveable, endearing, a verbal little "missfit" (this wonderful descriptive term came from Victor), more human, who came to me disguised as a little feral checker pigeon, the size as my Satinette's. He has earned quite a few nicknames since his arrival. (Pumkin head 2, baby-doll, adorable missfit, curious George, Mini-Toot, Rockin Rosco, Inspector 1). There must be some roller in him, as he is shaped like them, long like a goodyear blimp, but short legs. He has an unusual shape, somewhat of a high forhead, but not as high forehead as my rollers have, but a bump on the upper back part of the head, must be why he is so smart. Ah...his eyes, beautiful orange color, they move around, up & down, from side to side, as he inspects and observes in detail, everything. I think his vision is more like hawk vision. LOL He fans his tail out when you pick him up, like my rollers do. I'm becoming very fond of him and love him, like a child, kissing and cuddling him without mercy. I don't consider myself his temporary owner, no-one can own him, that would be like owning another human, as he is quite independent. I consider him an equal and respect the gifts God has given to him, in and of his own nature, and he truly belongs in a human world. I am his temporary caregiver, to protect and care for him, until his flight to his next and last new home.
BACKGROUND My husband has a work acquantance who knew we had pigeons, and asked if we would like another pigeon, because her daughter, married with 3 children, couldn't keep him any longer due to the fact they got a cat and dog. We said we absolutely we would take him. Weeks went by and I thought they had changed their mind as, the bird was with them over 2 1/2 years. I couldn't imagine how someone could just do that if they really truly loved the bird. Well, I finally got the call and the time was set up for the birds arrival. I was still hoping they would change their minds, but alas they came. The children, all 3 (1 girl and 2 boys) bounced out of the van and one carried a carrier with a little checkerboard, grey and black little feral pigeon inside. I looked in and he inquisitvely bent his head every which way to get a look at me. I never have seen a face with eyes so searching and inspecting me all over. We let him fly in the porch and he immediately flew to the kids heads and the children laughed with delight. they were very sad to see him go, and I knew this was going to be a very sad affair for this little bird. The father asked me to please call and he would come and get him, if he doesn't make the adjustment, as he would take him back in a heartbeat, but the wife kind of gave him a stern look. I asked "what is his name?" ...and the reply was, he has no name, just call him Pidgie. Even though the children had a genuine love for this bird, the mom doesn't. I no longer hoped they would keep him, because it was obvious it wasn't in HIS best interest. I asked her what he ate and she said "millet". I figured the lack luster, underdeveloped feathers were partly due to nutrition, the other part unknown...no-one will ever know. Still he is the most active and verbal little male I have ever seen, like Arthur, my roller. Previous history This little guy came walking up to them the day after the fourth of July, ( 3 years this fourth of July) they said he walked into their house like he owned the place and has stayed until now. She said he actually sat on the dinner table once and watched them putting in a tile floor for hours... quite a unique little critter, I suspect he was already someones pet before they got him. OUR LIFE WITH ROSCO I've have been pecked ever since he arrived,every time I move him, play with him, give him a bath, give him time in the sun, as if he is saying..."Why did you take me away from my children & family, and why can't I be in the house all day as well as night. Why do you make me sit in the avairy for an hour to get sun, I don't belong with these funny looking birds. Why do you hand feed me these various seeds I don't particularly like, and what are these capsules you are stuffing down my throat?...please don't grab me when I'm in this cage, I will peck you as this is my terf, what do you think I am a bird? " He will walk back and forth in the aviary especially if he sees me, with his eyes looking at the house, until I come and pick him up and bring him in. The whole hour of sunlight is spent looking inside the house. He waits to come in at night. When he is out of the parrot cage he promptly flies to his night cage, he will walk thru me to get in it, because he knows he is going inside the house. He resides in our porch by day, with much free-flight and some time outside. He does not really fly like a pigeon, doesn't really go anywhere, he just flutters like a free-agent.It is more like a human being trying to act like he can fly. His wing span isn't remarkable, not nearly like my homing pigeons. When he is inside he is content to Koo and koo and koo some more. He will sit in the dining room with us at dinner, and immediately starts to pick up seed as we start to eat, like he is trained to eat at the cue of us picking up our forks. We have made alot of progress since day one, he flies to my shoulder, and pecks my face, flies to my head and pecks my head.He lets me kiss him but he will peck my face. He will tolerate the other birds and even take a bath now, as long as one of us humans is in his company, but he only has to be with THOSE BIRDS for an hour. He is very verbal, and when a hen is around him, he does the beautiful dance with tail feathers sweeping appropriately, quite a sight! He is not prejudice, he loves all kinds of hens, Satinettes, Homers, rollers, and is quite aggressive in pursuit of them. There will be some competition on that front, Beaksley, be aware of that. He is not afraid if another male pigeon approaches and will chase and even peck at them to defend himself, unless the bird is more aggressive then him. He walks perfectly proud and content around us as if to say "What's up?", he is growing comfortable with us and more tollerable of us day after day. He has also received a name that has stuck, my son named him "Rosco", and sometimes in the morning he calls him "Bosco" He went thru a weird molt around his (neck only) the second week we had him, I believe it was due to stress of change in his life. I am putting him thru emotional and physical rehab. He has been on Alli-Supreme, probiotics, and ACV, Reishi and more. We try to take him with us wherever we can. I talk to him always and he talks back. The feathers have grown back nicely except one spot in the back of the neck. He went to my nieces birthday party last Sunday, where he found the love and attention of 9 children all ranging between ages 3 to 11. Rosco enjoyed it as much as the children holding him. He was quite entertained by them, even if it did seem like he was the entertainment!. They took turns holding him under my supervision The grown ups could care less, were all indifferent, except in regard to the contact and possiblity of getting a disease. They had no clue what a treasure of a little bird Rosco is. He is so different from Skye, who is only half human, Skye can take it or leave a human world. Here we are dealing with a pigeon who truly belongs in a human world, with kids, he can't bare to be outside without human company. I know he misses those kids, and I immediately thought about Victor the day after we got him, as we received him during the time Victor was going thru his ordeal with Tooter missing. I know there had to be some divine intervention here because he was meant for a special family, we are only the temporary caregivers. My condition "pigeon lung" won't allow me to have a pigeon inside on permanent basis. My youngest son, now 18, spends only a little time with Skye, and now Rosco. He has bigger things in his world that hold his interest, but he does always give a kind word and plays with him, before and after school or work. He loves pigeons, though he won't admit to it around his friends, Skye is very dear to his heart, as is Rosco. My husband has already accepted him as a member of the family, and it will be a heart break for him too. But Rosco deserves & needs 24/7 time with grown ups and children. So, I sent an e-mail to Victor, and he happily accepted the offer, and I'm happy and scared at the same time, frightfully scared shipping this little one, but I know the drill, and I'm learning the when, where, how, and more of it, shipping that is. ROSCO'S FUTURE I miss him already when I think about him leaving, but I need to give Rosco the life he was meant to have with an indoor home and supportive family with children to entertain him. I will miss him desperately, including seeds he flicks that I step on and hurt my feet on in the dark each morning as I get up, and his welcome roo-kooing when I walk into his room. and my husband and son are also getting too attached. So this new journey is for the BEST for Rosco and for Victor and his whole family. I think sometimes there is a little Tooter inside this bird, and I know he was meant to go on this journey. Victor, I have a real good idea now, what it must have felt like to have a bird leave such a void in your life, .....I am starting to understand with my daily interactions with this loveable little missfit. I have absolutely no doubt that this bird will find true happiness with you, and your wonderful pigeon friendly family, he will help to fill the empty void until Tooter returns. The only concern I have is the climate, can you change the climate for him Victor, ..just until he adjusts?... So, this is a bittersweet moment, as I look at what has transpired since he came into our lives, & where he has been, and his soon to be future.
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22nd February 2006, 03:47 PM
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Here is a picture of tis little cutie
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Treesa Plan ahead.............It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.
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22nd February 2006, 04:01 PM
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Wonderful story Treesa, & such a stunning pij Rosco is.
Cindy
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A Pigeon's Dream  As we fly, Let us be safe from the predators that share the sky. If we become ill or injured in any way, Let us find safety where we are welcome to stay. Cynthia Boyce
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22nd February 2006, 04:07 PM
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Treesa, what a great story. I do know how hard it is to give up one of your babies, ESPECIALLLY, one as special as this one sounds, but I have to agree that Victor and that Darling grandson of his will love Rosco to pieces. I look forward to hearing of thier adventures because there is sure to be very many in the days ahead. I remember the first time I had to send a pigeon of mine away. I cried all the way to the PO and all the way home, but that's another story. This is Rosco's time...................
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 Renee www.lovebirdsloft.com People have the right to be stupid, but some abuse that privilege. For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness. If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything. Mark Twain Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their shoes.------ Frieda Norris Last edited by Lovebirds; 22nd February 2006 at 04:09 PM.
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22nd February 2006, 04:22 PM
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Treesa,
You are incredible to recognize how special this bird is and to accept the opportunity to send him to the wonderful Slape family. Rosco is a very handsome bird! We are now all forewarned to never play poker with you! Can't believe how well you kept this secret!!! :O  Poor Pidgey, being falsely accused and now vindicated!
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22nd February 2006, 04:18 PM
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YES, Pidgey, you are vindicated! However, do I apologize for suspecting or teasing you? Heck NO! You are your own worst enemey because you have such a GREAT sense of humor and way with words - the urge to "poke with a stick," so to speak, is just too deliciously irresistible!
 TREESA - what a heartwarming and yet sad story: "the pijie without a home." I agree with you absolutely! I think Victor and his family will give Rosco a WONDERFUL home! Talk about being a spoiled rotten pigeon! I think Victor and family will take that phrase to a whole new level! All of us will be following Rosco's journey with avid interest. When will he be leaving Florida? Too bad he couldn't ride back with  P and family...Well, you sure gave us a lot of fun and run for our money. Now looking forward to Rosco adventures...and his introduction to Uchiwa and Beaksley! Rosco is, indeed, a VERY HANDSOME PIJ! Last edited by mr squeaks; 22nd February 2006 at 04:20 PM.
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22nd February 2006, 05:03 PM
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You have a lot to learn about how to treat others, ESPECIALLY... the Innocent. You need to re-read the story of Rosco to try and absorb respect and decency. Since you also need help with apologizing, you should pay special attention to Pigeonmama's post: Quote:
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22nd February 2006, 04:25 PM
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22nd February 2006, 04:43 PM
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Treesa,
What a wonderful story and a happy ending for Rosco and everyone else involved. Thanks for sharing Rosco's Journey. Linda PS Pidgey - I will now apologize for susupecting you! BUT, I still want to know if you knew who it was before the rest of us did!! LOL
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22nd February 2006, 05:10 PM
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http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showpo...&postcount=134 http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showpo...&postcount=136 And that's about all I have to say about that! Pidgey the Uninvolved
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22nd February 2006, 08:37 PM
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I KNEW IT!!! I KNEW IT!!!  You DID know and were even giving clues!!! I KNEW IT!!!I offer HALF an apology because you weren't the one, but YOU KNEW!!! (Like I knew you knew!!!) Linda (Who knew!!)
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22nd February 2006, 05:05 PM
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Treesa, what a wonderful story. I know your family will miss him but you are so generous in passing him to Victor who will give him such a loving home. Victor's grandchildren will love him. I loved the part about Rosco going to the birthday party.
Maggie
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22nd February 2006, 05:34 PM
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What a wonderful pigeon Rosco isHe looks a lot like my coo-coo pigeon I am so happy he is going to be with Victor and his family. Thank you for sharing his story...
What is the pigeon clan here going to do now ? no more mystery.... boring ... Andi
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