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#46
28th September 2004, 12:05 PM
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How is the baby today?
I am concerned in case she is not getting the enough of the right nourishment. As I am in the UK I don't know the distances between places, but there is the Fox Valley Wildlife Centre at Elbury Woods, Forest Preserve, Elbury, County kane...if you are anywhere near there they might check the pigeon over for you and advise on feeding. Or if you telephone they might be able to recommend someone nearer to you. The telephone number is 630-365-3800. Cynthia
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#47
28th September 2004, 03:23 PM
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I agree with Cynthia and am also concerned about whether the bird is getting enough nourishment. I do hope you will at least contact the wildlife center for help in locating someone near you who can help you out with advice or perhaps actually take the bird.
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28th September 2004, 04:16 PM
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Aldwyn is doing MUCH better. When I was feeding him right after school, he actually shut up and took the formula without squirming around too much. He still has been pecking at stuff when the shirt's not wound tight enough around him, so I'm going to get some birdseed ASAP. He poops a lot. Are there any signs for when a pigeon isn't getting enough nutrients?
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#49
29th September 2004, 10:02 AM
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I am glad to hear the the baby is well. A lot of poop is a good sign that it is getting enough food. Are you keeping the towel around it all the time? Try to let the feathers and skin breath and allow the pigeon to preen it's feathers. Small seed would be good to get so that it can practice picking it up. Keep up the good work and feedings. Cute name for the bird!
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#50
29th September 2004, 10:34 AM
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No, I'm not keeping the towel around his ALL the time. He just has it when I'm feeding him. My mom's definetly going to get some bird seed today, and I'm hoping that he'll respond to it better than the baby bird formula. I think Aldwyn means "Old Friend" in welsh. It just sounds cool.
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#51
1st October 2004, 07:11 AM
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Yay! He's actually eating the seeds! I'm soo happy. *does little victory dance*. I think that Aldwyn's ready to fly, since he keeps on flapping his wings in the box where I keep him. Also, I haven't had time to take him out because of school, hw, and the cold. How would I teach him to fly? Would he just know instinctively?
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#52
1st October 2004, 10:04 AM
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Good news with the self feeding! Aldwyn will know how to fly .. he just needs room to practice a bit. Make sure there's nothing that can hurt him while he's learning .. no sharp objects, no hot stoves, no open toilets or sinks/tubs full of water.
Terry |
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