Help With Naked Pigeon

[Hillybean]

Thank you ALL for your comments .

He is very unsure of everything right now, but is eating/drinking good so far. As soon as I walk in the room Beautiful, Junebug, Charlie, and then the other three all started cooing (like always). That REALLY got Mr.Burns attention .

Beth, thank you so much for posting! Yep, I also have full spectrum lights for my pigeons/birds. I was starting to wonder last night on what you did with his nails. I thought a brick would be too rough on his skin. Clipping them makes more sence. Thank you for your e-mail address! I take pictures often of my pigeons, that way Renee and others can see them. I'll now be able to send you some pictures! Don't worry I for SURE will keep on eye on his temperture. I have already checked it twice, once this morning and again this afternoon.

Renee, yep my hands are always cold. I'll just warm my hands with one of the other heat mats for now . I for sure don't want to shock the little guy.

Mr.Squeaks (Shi), I too hope with time he'll be a snuggle buddy, and let me touch/handle him. I'll give him a few days, and then I'll start working on winning him. lol!

All the credit for the pigeon bumpers has to go to Ernie. She stated the idea, all I did was put it in the works. I think she'll be happy on what I came up with. I keep alot of fabric in a tote, so I just picked a fabric I thought would work well. He has two different sets made, that way when one is being cleaned, he'll have the other set. His cage has a flat bottom (no wire), and the bumpers go all the way to the bottom, so he doesn't have to worry about getting cold by that. I also have his cage covered for added warmth like Beth recommened.

I'll now be including Mr.Burns in all my updates, which are normally posted in the pet pigeon area.

Thank You,
Hilly

[pittsburgh24]

thanks beth (wildbirdrecovry)for the Mr. Burn's history, looks like he's going to have all the attention he deserves with Hilly & the pigeon talk people. he's so missed..
it's so nice that we can still visit him on 'pigeon talk'

[pittsburgh24]

Hilly, How's Mr. Burn's adjusting?

[Hillybean]

He is doing good .

He started cooing Sunday the 28th, and hasn't stopped. lol!
I tugs at his poor toys like mad!

He is active and eating/drinking good still. His poos look good.

He coos and attacks my hands, lol! He isn't the only pigeon in the house that does that, so I'm use to it.

Anytime he gets off balance (like when he stands on his toys) he has to flap his little wings. It is the cutest thing!

I'll take more pictures soon, it is getting about that time for another update on Junebug and Charlie (and the others).

Thanks!
Hilly

[Poulette]

That story is so amazing! Can't wait to see more pictures...

[Rooster2312]

I have enjoyed reading Mr. Burn's story. He is just the cutest pigeon

Hilly, you have provided him with a lovely safe and warm environment.

I would also like to see him in a cute little outfit to keep him warm over the colder months.

Lindi

[pittsburgh24]

How is Mr. Burns?

[Hillybean]

He is doing good . I hope to give an update (including pictures) on him and the others soon.

He is a cutie! I think he is finally getting use to things. I am no longer getting pecked to death when I stick my hand in the cage. He still does peck often, but I can give him food and water with no problem now. I can sometimes get him to eat from my hand, but most of the time he is too busy attacking it .

He really attacks those poor toys. I haven't let him out with the others yet, because I want him to continue to get use to the room. I also want him to find out where his heat mats are. He has three around the room, that he is able to lay on his he gets too cold, or he can go back to his cage.

I do have a few questions (nothing major, but curious about), so I will e-mail Beth soon.

I continue to check his temperature in the cage and room four times a day (morning, afternoon, evening and night). He continues to eat very well, and is quite active (plays with his toys, exploring the room, pecking at my hands, etc.). He also has a full-spectrum light.

I haven't gotten any new pictures yet, because I keep forgetting the camera when I go to spend time with him and the others.

He is for sure a wonderful little guy. He loves to coo and dance .

-Hilly

[mr squeaks]

Looking forward to pics, Hilly!

One thing about Mr. Burns, he is personality personified! Just his expression makes me grin! He just "looks" like he's lookin' for "trouble!"

Wonder if he will ever grow any more feathers? The ones he has now are just a delight (and, hopefully, HE doesn't mind!). He's just as cute as can be! Sure can't get HIM confused with other pijies!

With love, hugs and scritches

Shi & Squeaks