Broken/Torn Tail Feathers

[cyro51]

I am so sorry Pat, you kept him safe from abuse and he died in peaceful surroundings. I am certain that pigeons are aware of that.

What affected him could well have been an untreatable virus.

I found a weak pigeon in early December and managed to keep him alive for 18 days, but he died on Christmas day despite being treated for the most likely illnesses (but not overmedicated!). When he didn't respond to antibiotics Helen warned me that it was likely to be congenital or a virus.

Cynthia



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All beings are fond of themselves, they like pleasure, they hate pain, they shun destruction, they like life and want to live long. To all, life is dear; hence their life should be protected.

-Mahavira

[pat99]

Thank you all for your very kind words. I guess it was better that the little guy passed on in a warm, safe environment, rather than freezing to death on a city street somewhere. It's still very frustrating when you try to help to help an animal and then they die on you.

I just wish they were all safe and warm, all the time, especially now - we're getting a real deep freeze in this part of the United States for the next few days.

Thanks again.