Do you give him grit? He might have a calcium deficiency, esp if kept undoors. Can you get liquid calcium with added Vit D3 to add to his drinking water? The D3 helps with calcium absorption.

 

No I haven't given him grit. I suspected he might have it but wasn't sure.

 

Get him a high calcium grit as well as the liquid calcium to add to his drinking water. Put the grit in a seperate bowl and he will help himself. Cuttlefishbone is also a good source of calcium. You can also peel boiled eggs, let the shells dry out in the sun and crush into small pieces.

 

Do I get him both or is one good enough. Also I have to wait till tomorrow to get cuddlefish bone. I baked some egg shells , would it me okay to crush it fine and could/should I put that into the water or only on the food.

 

He is loving his egg shell

 

Perfect! Does he get any direct sunlight (not through a window) during the day? The D3 from sunlight helps with calcium absorption. Get both. Grit should always be available. Helps with digestion and has minerals they need. The liquid calcium can be added to the drinking water for 7 days. Thereafter once a week.

 

Offer him smaller seeds. Any in the list below. Some you can buy from a supermarket: whole popcorn kernels, shelled sunflowerseeds, dry brown lentils and dried peas.

 

He does have direct sunlight during the day. His feed includes corn, peas, pellets. smaller seeds I don't know and other things. I will add some other things and let you know. Thanks for all the help so far; I hope it is just calcium deficiency and Pete the pigeon can grow into a handsome little fella who can walk and fly.

 

I've noticed there's a lot of space between the bars of the cage. Is he safe outside during the day? Do you bring him inside at night?

 

We bring him inside a night and he has shelter in the outside area too. How long will it take to recover from calcium deficiency assuming he has it. We’ve given him crushed egg shells before but not for extended periods like a week.

 

I have no idea how long recovery will take. Hopefully you will see improvement in the next few days. Keep us updated.

 

I when we found him that knob on his wing is where the fence trapped his wing, it appears to be growing feathers back, his tail is always on a lean. He’s been like this for 2 months. Could he have sprayed leg from the photos, he’s right legs does go out to his side and therefore his whole body leans to the left and can’t balance. Should trying to collect his legs also help in his treatment? I want to know if he needs medicine too but I don’t think vets will treat him from some wildlife places I called up. Would getting him some probiotics instead be a good course to go down?

 

No, he does not have splayed leg. Can he grip your finger when you put it inbetween the toes? Can he move his wings at all?

 

Probiotics will be good once a week mixed in with the food.

 

He is able to grip my finger well and he can move his wings. He has the ability to fly slightly and often uses it when on my chest when he wants to climb to my shoulder.

 

It's been 10 days since my last post, Pete seems to only be marginally better, he is able to walk around but it seems to put strain on him. He always has his right leg away from his body and has to lean against something to hold him upright. He is eating his calcium + vitamin foods and drinking probiotic water. He does seem happier and he is able to traverse around the area and go into his carrier at night, either that or I come and see him laying on his side and have to put him upright.

 

Give him time. Sounds like he is making slow progress.

 

I just wanted to say that I have a pigeon I rescued in September who was unable to walk. She always had a great grip with both feet and a strong push with her legs, but was just off balance and preferred to navigate on her breast, using her wigs for direction and pushing with her feet. I’ve been keeping oyster shell available full time as well as adding a calcium d3 supplement daily. She will plateau for a few days, then make a minor improvement. I got her a harness so we can go on walks. Just me holding her balance, she cruises around quite well. Just this past week, she’s been able to push herself upright to eat and drink standing without assistance. I don’t know if she’ll ever be 100%, but I always celebrate her little milestones, and she’s a happy bird in the meantime!

 

They can be very happy and funny birds even with their issues.

 

when he walks or stands his right left is strong and will try to hold him up while being tilted 45 degrees while his left leg he likes to retract and never full extend out he has grip in his toes but he doesn't seem to like to stand on that leg.

 

It is so nice to hear you are taking care of this poor pigeon! Love you for it. He (or she) is so cute, wish you all the luck in the world!

 

He is still not able to walk, he's been like this since I've known him (7 or 8 months now). He has walked on occasion but it seems to cause him pain to be on his left leg and his right is awful at keeping balance as it is sticking out pushing him to his left. The calcium, vitamins and probiotics are making him healthier so I'm thankful for that. I wish this bird could walk because it makes taking care of him hard but I love this bird regardless.

 

Petey never wants to bath or mist or anything relating to water. I've warmed water, I made it anywhich temperature to see how he likes it but he does not want to be near water, I've encouraged him shown him how to, been gentle and patient but he still just refuses. I am forced to have to dip his butt in water to removed poop off his feathers and he does not enjoy that.

 

Some people have had luck with showering with their pigeons. Just make sure the water isn’t too hot or too much when it reaches them. Even if he doesn’t like it, it will help clean him, and will stimulate preening afterwards.

 

Why don't you build him a wheelchair? I've seen photos online and will search again.

 

As hilarious and novel the idea is, I know it'd be a great annoyance to my parents who don't even want him to begin with. I am going to move out soon so I'll have to wait till then to build him a wheel chair.

 

Here's the little bird