Please take him in (doesn't matter how far away you live) and offer him bird seed and water. He will likely need to be found a home, but the immediate concern is for his safety.
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Thank you!
He is currently warming in the bathroom, but I don't think it'll take much - he spent the half hour ride in the car with the heat on, and when I was preparing his cage, he got out of his box and hopped up on the dashboard. I was surprised to see him up there.
He was found sulking around the science building at Lock Haven University, in the middle of Pennsylvania. I know there are fanciers around here, but I wasn't aware of any active racing lofts? Maybe I just haven't talked to the right people...
Anyway, I'm having a bit of trouble navigating the site (first time here) - could someone provide me with a link (or helpful directions) to the AGSG story?
Thanks again!
-Em
He is currently warming in the bathroom, but I don't think it'll take much - he spent the half hour ride in the car with the heat on, and when I was preparing his cage, he got out of his box and hopped up on the dashboard. I was surprised to see him up there.
He was found sulking around the science building at Lock Haven University, in the middle of Pennsylvania. I know there are fanciers around here, but I wasn't aware of any active racing lofts? Maybe I just haven't talked to the right people...
Anyway, I'm having a bit of trouble navigating the site (first time here) - could someone provide me with a link (or helpful directions) to the AGSG story?
Thanks again!
-Em
He wasn't drinking, just lying down in one corner of the cage, so I did dip his beak in the water and he took a good long drink, after which he sat on my hand and kind of wobbled - he seems a bit unstable, but at least he's dry and warm (and safe from curious passersby). Will keep on the hydration thing.
I did a closer inspection of his beak and eyes - nothing out of the ordinary, no discharge, and he's breathing okay. (There are other birds in the house, so I worry even though he's far from them.) I've put in a perch for him, but he seems uninterested at the moment.
I'm here until the rest of the house gets home (I really don't think I should leave him), but I can ask the neighbors for dog food if he's ready to try food before then. Bird formula wouldn't be much of a problem - I know someone who might have it on hand and be able to show me how to use it, but again, I have to wait until after five, when everyone's home from work.
Anyway, thank you so much for your help!
I did a closer inspection of his beak and eyes - nothing out of the ordinary, no discharge, and he's breathing okay. (There are other birds in the house, so I worry even though he's far from them.) I've put in a perch for him, but he seems uninterested at the moment.
I'm here until the rest of the house gets home (I really don't think I should leave him), but I can ask the neighbors for dog food if he's ready to try food before then. Bird formula wouldn't be much of a problem - I know someone who might have it on hand and be able to show me how to use it, but again, I have to wait until after five, when everyone's home from work.
Anyway, thank you so much for your help!
Hi,
I didn't know about the dog food but cat food always help, I will consider right now the formula, I think will be the best and after the pigeon is able to eat better and by his own you can start with the seeds and the cat food, but right now I think formula is the best option.
Would you please take a picture? we will like to see how he looks right now, and thank you again for all that help, you are doing a great job.
Ivette
I didn't know about the dog food but cat food always help, I will consider right now the formula, I think will be the best and after the pigeon is able to eat better and by his own you can start with the seeds and the cat food, but right now I think formula is the best option.
Would you please take a picture? we will like to see how he looks right now, and thank you again for all that help, you are doing a great job.
Ivette
I gave him a little to eat a while ago - he seems fine, and is now standing up instead of lying down and seems pretty steady on his feet. I haven't given him much, but it definitely seems to have made a difference. For a while there, he just parked himself next to the water dish so he could reach over and take a sip whenever he felt like it without having to move too much.
One of my birds is a dove, so I'll have no trouble providing proper food for him when he's ready. I'm more concerned about finding the little guy a home - from what I've been reading about the AGSG birds, I guess it's safe to say no one's looking for him. I'd keep him myself, but I'd rather see him go to a loft with other pigeons. I'll keep making phone calls - wish me luck! ^^;
Unfortunately, I am not armed with a camera, though I'm sure he'd pose for a picture without a problem (he's not a shy bird, though that might be a side effect of spending a day with a crazy college kid). I'll ask around and see if I can find a willing friend with a camera and a bit of free time.
One of my birds is a dove, so I'll have no trouble providing proper food for him when he's ready. I'm more concerned about finding the little guy a home - from what I've been reading about the AGSG birds, I guess it's safe to say no one's looking for him. I'd keep him myself, but I'd rather see him go to a loft with other pigeons. I'll keep making phone calls - wish me luck! ^^;
Unfortunately, I am not armed with a camera, though I'm sure he'd pose for a picture without a problem (he's not a shy bird, though that might be a side effect of spending a day with a crazy college kid). I'll ask around and see if I can find a willing friend with a camera and a bit of free time.
Would be so nice if you can keep him, obviously the pidgie is very tame, and you are taking care of him now so I'm sure he will be fine, and please let us know how he is doing and improving...
Ivette
Ivette
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