New Pics - September 26, 2007

[TAWhatley]

http://www.rims.net/2007Sep26

Terry

[TerriB]

Sure hope those geese are able to make the adjustment. That would be a large load for you if they needed rehoming!
Cute little ducks, right at the adorable scruffy stage!
Nicely vigorous squeaker - what a cutie!
Lucas is looking fine and dandy, even if he saves most of his sweet talk for when the camera's off!

[stach_n_flash]

Very cute pictures, Ive been waiting for you to post more. I just love your pictures.

You have some very cool ducks and geese I wish we had a pond/ lake like that arround here.

Also Some very beautiful pigeons.

Quick Question for you.

Ive been debating getting a pair of parlor rollers, as they are not selling at my work and need homes. But the cage is on the ground so when they do there little flip thing, they often get crud in there eyes. Well the female of the pairs bottum eye lid is swollen. Is this from crud or what? Should I put teromiacin on it?

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by stach_n_flash

Very cute pictures, Ive been waiting for you to post more. I just love your pictures.

You have some very cool ducks and geese I wish we had a pond/ lake like that arround here.

Also Some very beautiful pigeons.

Quick Question for you.

Ive been debating getting a pair of parlor rollers, as they are not selling at my work and need homes. But the cage is on the ground so when they do there little flip thing, they often get crud in there eyes. Well the female of the pairs bottum eye lid is swollen. Is this from crud or what? Should I put teromiacin on it?

Thanks, Michael! I truly don't go looking for most of the ones that end up here .. it just works out that way.

I'd try flushing the eye of the parlor roller with just plain saline solution like people use for their contact lenses. It could very well be that there is a piece of debris in the eye that is causing problems. If that clears it up, then all is well. If not, then post back and update us.

I haven't been there for years, but Batiquitos Lagoon is down there by you .. it's worth a trip: http://www.batiquitosfoundation.org/

Terry

[maryjane]

I just love ducks. They are so cute (and eat ants! lol). We had ducks when I was growing up (yes, usually one or two in the bathtub at various times of the year ). Geese are just as funny, if a bit more intimidating! Papa Goose sure looks happy with his new buddies, and I'm sure they're getting a great tour and sound advice on park life from him. The ducklings are adorable and seem to love Grandpa Joe (arthritic fellow, remember Grandpa Joe from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?). The tall rooster is quite the handsome guy, I hope his feet feel better soon. Cute poses from the pijies. I love the face on that black and white little guy and the squeaker is endearing. Good luck to everyone in their recoveries.

[SkyofAngels]

Terry,
Do you think that ducks make good pets? My husband had one when he was little and it used to follow him around EVERYWHERE he loved that duck so much and he has been begging me to let him get one for our kids ya right for the kids. Anyway I was scared cause when I was little I went to a duck pond and got bit by one( it might have been a goose I don't really remember I was young) but either way it really hurt so I keep saying no to the duck, do they bite alot? He said his never bit anyone... Not that I need anymore responsibility but he really wants one.

[Trees Gray]

I love the 6 "dumpees", sure hope they get a forever home, poor things.

Love the profile on the squeaker, he is so cute!

I like the bald cap roller, reminds me of my Arthur, they are just adorable. Glad his leg is well on the mend.

[stach_n_flash]

Thanx ill medicate it tomorrow as Im to busy today. And Ive been there already . But thank you.

[Pidgey]

I'd treat that squeaker, probably with Metronidazole and Baytril. He's got that characteristic alopecia that just doesn't look right. Ever since Calvin's bird died (pictures no longer available), I've been very suspicious of anything that looks like that. Paloma had the same look:

http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?p=212442

Pidgey

[JGregg]

Hi SkyOfAngels,

I know that I'm not Terry but, ducks do make great pets. My family had a pet Peking duck when I was a kid. The duck we had was a female which we raised from when she was a fuzzy little duckling and she never bit. I've heard that the males can be nippy (depending on the individual), so maybe you'd want to stick with a female.

[TAWhatley]

Thanks for looking everyone!

That little one is on the Baytril/Metro combo even though there has been no sign of canker aside from the "warning" of the lack of feathering around the head. S/he's got another few days of meds to go. Hopefully all is and will be well.

I'm sure not the one to ask whether or not ducks make good pets .. I'm way too biased in their favor Some people have pet ducks that are actually house pets. Most have their pets outside. They do need to be either brought in at night or placed in a totally predator proof enclosure at night. Even in urban areas, ducks fall prey to raccoons, coyotes, stray dogs, and unfortunately, humans. Ducks can be nippy but most are gentle and laid back creatures.

Treesa .. it's hard to tell from the pic of the black and white bird .. I think it is actually some type of Tumbler. It has enormous muffed feet.

Terry

[Margarret]

I think the 911 bird with the muffed feet is probably an English long faced tumbler. Strictly a show bird with those muffs. Glad his leg is healing well. He is a lovely bird.

Margaret

[AZWhitefeather]

Thanks for sharing you feathered rescues with us, Terry.

The squeaker is too cute. Looks like he's a go getter.

Sorry to hear about the ducks & geese. Unfortunately, the 'dumping' of animals is never ending, as is the rescue process.

Wouldn't it be heavenly if those who do the dumping would be responsible for a change.
Just think, that would mean there'd be a good chance that you & all the other 'animal angels' would actually get a day off. What a great thought to ponder!

Cindy

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by Margarret

I think the 911 bird with the muffed feet is probably an English long faced tumbler. Strictly a show bird with those muffs. Glad his leg is healing well. He is a lovely bird.

Margaret

That's what Bob Nolan told me .. I was getting a bit frustrated about not being able to reach the owner/original breeder of this bird and called Bob. Duhhh .. I've been told before but had to be told again about the long faced vs. short faced .. that tiny beak always makes me think short faced, but Bob "re-educated" me about it being the size and shape of the head. I don't know how you show bird folks keep all this straight

Terry

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by AZWhitefeather

Sorry to hear about the ducks & geese. Unfortunately, the 'dumping' of animals is never ending, as is the rescue process.

Wouldn't it be heavenly if those who do the dumping would be responsible for a change.
Just think, that would mean there'd be a good chance that you & all the other 'animal angels' would actually get a day off. What a great thought to ponder!

Cindy

Yep .. keep thinking those good thoughts! Hmmm .. a day off .. what a wonder that would be

Terry