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I have just joined this forum as I have a pigeon hiding under my barbecue in the garden. I live in Leeds and it has only appeared in the last hour. When I picked it up I saw it had a ring which had 2008 on it and a green cloth type ring on the other foot. I can't bring it in as my two bernese mountain dogs would frighten it. If I leave it out the fox might get it. Any advice? Thanks Another Julie
Thank you DJ. Yes I have had a good read about David's pigeon in the kitchen, what a wonderful story, I have been chatting to him and he was kind enough to send some food for my chap, but as he flew off this morning he hasn't had any of it.
I have checked the yard this evening and he still hasn't returned , so I assume he has gone north to his home. I rang the owner again and left a message, you never know they may get back to me, they may be on holiday with someone else looking after their loft but not the phone messages.
We were in the yard for several hours this evening doing the neds, and every time a pigeon flew over we were craning our necks to see if it was our bird; we even got the binoculars out to spy on the wood pigeons in the trees, there are lots here. How pathetic is that, we must be hooked!
Cheers every body, you are a great crowd and so funny, interesting and caring about your passion ; I will keep you posted if my bird returns or any others drop in, they would be very welcome, or if I hear from the owner. I shall also drop in from time to time to see what your all talking about!
Julie (guyfinross) if you can catch the bird and put it in a box with some food and water away from the dogs etc it can have a rest. If it is on the ground either a cat or fox could get it.The most important thing is to give the bird some water and if you have any bird seed then a little will sufice, if not some rice would do.
Hi Julie, just saw your message. I am probably not the person to ask really as I know nothing. I was lucky, the pigeon who landed on us slept in the rafters of our small stable block; and yes I was worried about foxes, kestrels crows not to mention our dogs getting it. I think from what I can see pigeons are very quick at taking off to evade predators, but equally I know foxes hunt at night so can understand your concerns.
He is probably tired, hungry thirsty and frightened. but I found that ours began to trust us and would come down whenever we were nearby and we could almost stroke him; a few more days and we would have been able to catch him. I just gave ours some cereal- oats because that was what we had- and water in a dog bowl. But they like rice, defrosted peas & sweetcorn which you may have.
You need to see if you can read the number on the ring and post on this website under a new thread, then hopefully someone will give you an idea where it is from.
I'm pretty sure you will get lots of helpful and very friendly advice from these guys. Julie
Thank you DJ. Yes I have had a good read about David's pigeon in the kitchen, what a wonderful story, I have been chatting to him and he was kind enough to send some food for my chap, but as he flew off this morning he hasn't had any of it.
I have checked the yard this evening and he still hasn't returned , so I assume he has gone north to his home. I rang the owner again and left a message, you never know they may get back to me, they may be on holiday with someone else looking after their loft but not the phone messages.
We were in the yard for several hours this evening doing the neds, and every time a pigeon flew over we were craning our necks to see if it was our bird; we even got the binoculars out to spy on the wood pigeons in the trees, there are lots here. How pathetic is that, we must be hooked!
Cheers every body, you are a great crowd and so funny, interesting and caring about your passion ; I will keep you posted if my bird returns or any others drop in, they would be very welcome, or if I hear from the owner. I shall also drop in from time to time to see what your all talking about!
Julie
Hey Julie, less than a dozen posts and you're hooked As I said to you off the forum, think about getting yourself some pigeons. You don't have to race them - maybe some nice white ones would look well in your stable yard. You might end up racing them , but you clearly have an affinity with these birds, and I'd love you to experience a longer term relationship with them. It's so worth it, and they'll pay you back - just like your neds do
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I caught the pigeon who is quite tame really. He is now in our garage and has water and all I had to give him was rabbit food as there are seeds in it. I will give him some rice in the morning. Hopefully he will feel like flying away so I will let him in the garden first thing to see how that goes. What I read on his ring was HET 1912, hope someone can help me with that so I can call the owner. Many thanks for the replies so far. Sorry to but in on your thread, Julie, I just didn't know what else to do. Julie - the new one.
Julie (2), hope you don't mind, but as your post is going to get totally lost where it is, I'll 'quote' it on a new thread in the right place. It might get moved by a moderator later, but in the meantime, if I do it, your post might get noticed. I'll quote it in the lost & found area as a new post
invalidusername = David LOST: IHU 07 S 59089 please contact if found.
I think you're right David, I am a bit hooked, I'm very fond of all birds anyway, I think some white pigeons in the yard - which is not very grand or anything, but a beautiful spot - would be very nice. I will have to look into it.
Julie, you are very welcome in my thread, it has added much more interest. I'm so glad you have caught the pigeon, you will be hooked soon .
I think you're right David, I am a bit hooked, I'm very fond of all birds anyway, I think some white pigeons in the yard - which is not very grand or anything, but a beautiful spot - would be very nice. I will have to look into it.
Julie, you are very welcome in my thread, it has added much more interest. I'm so glad you have caught the pigeon, you will be hooked soon .
Julie - the old one
Julie (1 ) stay on the forum and ask about white (or, indeed any type of) pigeon. Lots of people who could point you in the right direction. You could even join a local pigeon club!
Julie (2!! - guyfinross) I've reposted your message - hopefully give it more chance of being spotted
invalidusername = David LOST: IHU 07 S 59089 please contact if found.
I think you're right David, I am a bit hooked, I'm very fond of all birds anyway, I think some white pigeons in the yard - which is not very grand or anything, but a beautiful spot - would be very nice. I will have to look into it.
Julie, you are very welcome in my thread, it has added much more interest. I'm so glad you have caught the pigeon, you will be hooked soon .
Julie - the old one
Hi Julie (1) Hahaha! We too have horses and I've just recently got back to pigeons after along spell with out. They will certainly add a touch of colour to your yard. They will amuse you with their antics ( better than any T.V. soap ) as they are really just like us, apart from we don't have the advantage of flight. Get some colourful tumblers as they not only look good but they will entertain you in the heavens. I promise you for a little effort the rewards are well woth it. Have fun.
Hi Freebird, thank you for that suggestion they do sound like fun. I don't know whether to congratulate you, or commiserate with you on your horse owning state!!! But that is an entirely different subject.
What sort of accommodation do any of these non-racing type pigeons need? Do dovecotes do the job or do they need more substantial buildings, like a shed.
We used to have few fancy pigeons on the farm where i lived long time before i had anything to do with racing pigeons Ours did have a tendency though to decide to make their nest and lay eggs in the corner of my stable a few times werent bothered at all about being in with my horse
Hi Rose, I suppose I can't make them roost where I want if I don't shut them in at night, corner of the stable a bit dodgy with one or two of our horses though, so they would have to be choosy and pick a placid one's stable.
they say pidgens round horsees helps them as birds fly in and out of stable the horse is less likly to startle doc jones swansea race horse trainer had loads round his yard as does john turner west wales show jumpers and david broome
monmouthshire stray loft now openand im open to surgestions
Horses dont seem bothered about them at all it was just a pain when you went to clean your stable out even had one that decided the old bucket hanging up in the tack room was place to be We did have a shed for them though and most went in it had to shut them up at night if we could because of the foxes
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, so I assume he has gone north to his home. I rang the owner again and left a message, you never know they may get back to me, they may be on holiday with someone else looking after their loft but not the phone messages.
; I will keep you posted if my bird returns or any others drop in, they would be very welcome, or if I hear from the owner. I shall also drop in from time to time to see what your all talking about! 
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