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hi, so i found a pigeon in the garden this evening after my dog tried to get it, i don’t think my dog was able to reach it and it’s not obviously injured. I’ve been able to get it into a box where it’s currently sitting pretty terrified, i’ve covered the box with a towel and offered it a drink...

So tl dr; I've been battling with pigeons for years because they always nest on my balcony but are also then too stupid to actually have the eggs hatch. I think one time they froze, another the eggs had been eaten by a hawk or owl or something I'd guess. I feel bad destroying a nest, but after...

Hi, all! I'm a new pigeon owner. I bought this pigeon about a month ago from a breeder. The breeder informed me that he was a racing pigeon and a male. I'm sure he's an adult since he's very uh- big. No offense to him 😭 Anyway, I had done some research and watched some videos on pigeon...

I found this pigeon outside my house an hour ago. It is wobbly, uncoordinated and lethargic. I couldn't find any obvious broken bones or injuries. Eyes and pupils seem normal when they are open, but it is spending a lot of time with eyes closed resting/sleeping. Some unusual head movements. When...

Hi im Valentine and im a first time dove owner, I’ve had other birds before but never a dove. She’s a ring neck dove named Cupid, I only got one dove as im home most of the time because everything I need to do is online so I spend quite a lot of time with her during the day. Of course I did...

My baby (shes 2 years old) has been acting strangely since yesterday morning, and im terrified she might be egg bound. I live in an isolated community, and i wont be able to see an avian vet until tomorrow at the earliest. She's going through a pretty big molt right now, which started last...

So I frequently (basically daily) feed the pigeons black oil sunflower seeds and bird feed outside my window on the perch. I noticed that one bird was pecking at the food but a closer look shows that it was dropping each and every seed. Its mouth is also open and won’t close at all. I see wounds...

So I got a rescue pigeon about 3 weeks ago now and I have no idea what I'm doing. Originally, I was scared to interact with her because I'd read that it would destroy her trust in me forever. I'm still scared of this. Recently I've been trying to handle her more just to try and show that I'm...

Advice on how/when to release a rehabilitated bird Hi everyone! Four months ago, in November, I found a pigeon infected with paramyxovirus that couldn’t fly. We were lucky enough that he could feed on his own from the begining, but only on small seeds. He would pick up corn and sunflower seeds...

Okay so. I don't have specific dates yet, but I know that sometime in late February/March I need to take a school-related trip somewhere that's about 7 hours away. I don't have any local friends [a tragic story], so I have no one to take care of Eleanor, and I'm sure she'd miss me too much...

A lost pigeon has been hanging around my grandpa's house since July, coming and going every week. He has a little band around his leg and we were able to figure out what it said and track down his owner. My grandpa called him and the guy said he didn't want the pigeon, he doesn't do pigeon stuff...

So I'm looking into getting doves. I have my heart set on getting a pair of female ring-neck doves. It will have to wait a bit until I move into my new place but I figure that just gives me time to prepare. (#1) My biggest question is regarding eggs. I have been trying to find information but...

Hallo! I'm planning on adopting a Ringneck Dove soon, and I've got what I need as far as information on housing, hygiene, etc. but I was wondering if it would be ok to just simply get a lone Ringneck Dove? I don't have the money to own to of them, and I just wanted to know if owning a lone...

I just need a list of what I need to own a Ringneck dove. I'm getting really confused because many different sites each show that doves need something different than the last. Preferably not the most expensive things out there. Thanks in advance, Taubee :o

Hi all, a few weeks ago my neighbour came round with a baby pigeon in a box which she had found by the side of the road. It was there on her way to work squarking and making a right racket and 4 hours later it was still there but looked like it had given up (it was also a scorching hot day) so...

Hello, I've recently found and taken in what we suspect to be a King Pigeon. He was walking around near our house and when we took him to animal control he said he was a homing pigeon and that he'd likely find his way home if we provided some food and shelter. We set him up near an abandoned...

I live in a two bedroom apartment with one room that is used a an "office" where my spouse stores his military things in the closet and that's it. I am wanting to get a dove as a companion for myself since I am home alone all day, but I don't want to make a hasty decision and do something...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some help regarding an injured pigeon I've secured in Berkeley, CA. First of all, I'm not familiar with birds and I don't have the resources or space to care for this one longer than a couple of days. Please reach out if you can help. I found this bird around...

Hi All. I'm reaching out because I'm not sure where to turn. I live in West Hollywood and have a pair of doves that have successfully raised over 20 chicks with only the occasional mishap or unfertilized egg. The most recent clutch are pretty much fully feathered, but first one of them ceased...

I'm looking into getting a pet pigeon as an emotional support animal. As such, the bird would come with me everywhere. I was wondering if a pigeon could be trained to stay quiet in class, and ride somewhere on my person (ex: in large sweatshirt pocket, on shoulder, etc.). I found pigeon pants...