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18th October 2009, 08:34 PM
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I adopted a splayed leg pigeon from a family that lovingly hand raised him for 2 years in August. "Peepers" is a wonderful bird with a lot personality. We've built extra wide perches for him in the aviary, he does fine. Although walking is a little awkward, he can fly to his perch, and he's made friends with my other pigeons. Hope your mom lets you keep him!
I used to have rats as pets some years ago, and I also agree, they make wonderful pets. They're clean, smart, and interesting. Like pigeons, they've gotten a bad rap. Good Luck! 
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#2
18th October 2009, 08:39 PM
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I didn't think you would have rats outside in WI, I don't think they can handle the cold. I can't wait until tomorrow when you find out about when jimmy can come home. Can't wait for pictures also. Even the rats would be nice. mindy
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#3
19th October 2009, 04:57 PM
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I can get him! My mom doesn't really care what animals i get, as long as i care for them. I won't be getting him for a little while, as i need to visit my feed store and pick up some food, bowls, and grit. I told my friend to tell the neighbor (the neighbors are her grandparents, rather confusing) not to eat him, so he should be safe for a while...
Jimmy cant fly yet, but i'm guessing he should eventually learn to. He was born sometime over the summer. I plan on just giving him the large modified rabbit cage, as it has plenty of floorspace. I'm thinking of using newspaper, is that okay? I can use aspen but that would get pretty expensive, I'm already using it for the rats. And i'm guessing it will take a little while to tame him... He doesn't peck or anything (never met a pigeon that pecked me) but he isn't comfortable with humans. P.S. I'm not sure if he is a he or a she... Is there an easy way to find out or should i assume :P Last edited by ThaRatChick; 19th October 2009 at 05:04 PM.
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#4
19th October 2009, 05:18 PM
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That is great, I can send you some food and grit to get you started. Just pm me your address so this way you can get him quicker. Yes, just use newspaper, and make a little nest of an old towel or old clothing since he probably doesn't perch. Unless pigeon are hand raised they aren't people friendly. But with time he will get use to you. It doesn't hurt that bad when you get pecked. Glad your getting him. I can get the package ready tonight and mail it tomorrow. mindy]\
To pm just click my name above and I think its the second line down, to send a personal message. click on that and write. If you have trouble let me know on here. You may be able to tell when they get older, but its really hard to tell when they are young. Make sure you get a water dish that is deep, like 2" deep. Last edited by Mindy; 19th October 2009 at 05:22 PM.
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#5
20th October 2009, 04:58 PM
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I use a ceramic dog bowl so it can't be tipped over. I really didn't mind sending you anything you need. I can send you some oyster shells, because if you bought a 50 pound bag it would last you 4 life times and I don't think it comes in any smaller bag. Or maybe they can just give you a cup full. That would last you awhile. But if you need anything, I'll be happy to send it to you. No charge. I just know when I was young, I wanted so many animals and my mom and dad always said you don't have money for the food and they would leave it at that. So thats why I don't mind, because I would have loved to have the internet back in the 70's when I was young and maybe people would have helped me. I can send you some pellets also that you can add to the seed mixture. Because that also only comes in 50 pound bags. I send allot of pellets out to starling owners because 50 pounds would last a lifetime if you only had starlings. I don't want to push the issue so if you want me to, great. You can private message me your address, if you don't want me to thats okay also. I just always try to help any young person when they show such a interest in loving animals and caring for them. Its my way of paying it forward. I hope you get jimmy soon, the sooner the better, it is getting cold out there, plus maybe if you get him sooner you can help his legs. mindy
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#7
20th October 2009, 05:17 PM
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I got this grit
http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...Finch/Parakeet) Is it good to use? I'll be lookin' around the grocery store!
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#9
20th October 2009, 05:44 PM
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This
http://www.petco.com/product/7841/Ka...:referralID=NA I didn't pay that much for it though. *crosses fingers that it works*
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#10
21st October 2009, 02:49 PM
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I will be picking the guy up monday. I'm going to Omaha over the weekend, so i wouldnt be able to care for him on those days. I talked the the neighbor and he joked about how pigeons tasted good, but i know that he won't eat jim since i want him
 I do have a dog dish with sloping sides so it's spill-proof, that should work.
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#12
21st October 2009, 03:36 PM
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The pics won't be up until...next friday. My camera has a card, and at my moms i don't have a card reader.
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#14
21st October 2009, 05:51 PM
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Oh, and I'm thinking of renaming him... Franklin. After FDR, because he had polio, and jim/franklin has leg problems. I like Franklin, it's a little more regal.
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