single male pigeon looking for companionship

[canopic]

Sybil has someone to preen him!

[canopic]

The last two photos were from tonight. The honeymooners only came out of the cage for a quick bit of exercise and then went right back in. Sybil acts as if he doesn't want me to see him being preened by her and will move away from her. They are both very conscious of being watched and separate when the camera comes out. I hope they get over it soon because I want to get better photos of them.

[November-X-Scourge]

OMG that is the sweetest pair I've ever seen (You're also a good photographer). SO CUTE!

[nycpigeonlady]

Oh, what incredible cuties and these are super pictures! They are a really stunning looking couple.

So are you planning to replace the eggs that I'm sure are coming very soon, or are you preparing for grand kids?

[Jay3]

What a cute couple they are. And yes..............great shots! Thanks for sharing.

[canopic]

Thank you! Oh no. We are going to replace the eggs with wooden ones. If I had a big house or an aviary (or both) I'd let a few babies grow up but we just don't have the space. Two is all we can handle. I just wanted Sybil to know what it was like to have a life as a bird and it didn't hurt that we totally fell in love with Hayward and now...voila! We would have kept her and loved her forever even if they hadn't hooked up. This was his one chance. So glad it worked out in all ways.

[Siobhan]

They're both gorgeous. Maggie still isn't acknowledging Mulligan's existence unless he's right in front of her (which he tries not to be) and she is still firmly in love with me. Which means he's either a girl or she's been away from other pigeons too long (six years). Mulligan isn't any more interested in her than she is in him, so my guess is Mulligan's actually a girl.

[canopic]

Thanks. That may be. Have you thought to have Mulligan's DNA tested? I think it is only 25.00 and then you can be sure. We put it off thinking that to pull a couple of breast feathers for the DNA sample would hurt Sybil too much but he didn't even notice when we finally got up the nerve. It sucks to be away from a beloved pet but you could always try going on vacation like I did and see if the affections shift? (I realize that is not a practical solution.)

[Siobhan]

Oh, I don't care whether Mully's a boy or girl. We'll find out soon enough. Maggie offers me a couple of eggs every six months or so. If Mulligan's a girl, I suppose we'll see some eggs eventually. I'd really be heartbroken if Maggie stopped wanting to sit on me and coo at me.

I can't get over how pretty Hayward is. I don't think I've ever seen a pidge with those markings.

[canopic]

Yeah it is a little rough. Right now they really like spending time in the cage together which is a difficult adaptation after years of having Sybil hanging out for hours with us and flying around. I've resisted playing his favorite songs and trying to handle him too much because I don't want him to be conflicted. He will still fly to me when I put my hand out. I do need to do some training with Hayward, however, so I am going to have to butt in soon.

[Skyeking]

Such a lovely couple!

[canopic]

Yesterday, 06/29, the first egg was laid!

It has already been swapped out for a wooden one but now I've got to wait for No. 2 and hope I can tell them apart! Lol! I've been reading up so I think I know what to expect but one thing is nagging at me... Hayward's poops seem a little watery to me, especially yesterday. Is this part of the process for the hen? I've read a few things that make me think it might be normal, but just in case it isn't I want to be pro-active. Thanks!

[Shadowringneck23]

Contacting your local breeder is a great idea. The breeder will be able to correctly sex the bird before sales and there is also a chance that the bird will be more tame since most breeders hand-feed baby chicks. Most birds will be happy with whichever mate you choose so long as they have a nice attitude.