, will be posting a picture of him tomorrow.
Hi There,
So nice to think you've got his well being in mind.
I have four out of six rescue pigeons that can't fly. I have just spent a few weeks making ramps and perches so that they can get up and down to the same levels as the other two.
One in particular couldn't manage a step ladder the others used as she is so small. so inevitably I had to keep going down to see her and pick her up when she wanted to go to join the others up on the perches and shelves.
Like you are intending, I made various ramps with ridges on for grip, and they interconnect at different levels so now she is totally self sufficient, and can get up and down to floor level as much as she wants.
I know people are concerned that they may injure themselves if they try to fly from a height if disabled, so do watch for this in the early stages, but I have to say that these do seem to know their limitations, and are aware of the fact they can't fly, so are all using the ramps now, both to get up and down. This seems fun in itself for them.
I will also be interested in what suggestions anyone else gives you for their entertainment as I am still trying to thinks of more ways to make their days more interesting and active.
They seem to like lots of nooks and crannies, any corners they can explore and look for food in too.
They love a bowl of water to bath in too.
I look forward to seeing your pictures,
Janet
So nice to think you've got his well being in mind.
I have four out of six rescue pigeons that can't fly. I have just spent a few weeks making ramps and perches so that they can get up and down to the same levels as the other two.
One in particular couldn't manage a step ladder the others used as she is so small. so inevitably I had to keep going down to see her and pick her up when she wanted to go to join the others up on the perches and shelves.
Like you are intending, I made various ramps with ridges on for grip, and they interconnect at different levels so now she is totally self sufficient, and can get up and down to floor level as much as she wants.
I know people are concerned that they may injure themselves if they try to fly from a height if disabled, so do watch for this in the early stages, but I have to say that these do seem to know their limitations, and are aware of the fact they can't fly, so are all using the ramps now, both to get up and down. This seems fun in itself for them.
I will also be interested in what suggestions anyone else gives you for their entertainment as I am still trying to thinks of more ways to make their days more interesting and active.
They seem to like lots of nooks and crannies, any corners they can explore and look for food in too.
They love a bowl of water to bath in too.
I look forward to seeing your pictures,
Janet
