Dozzie Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 I have a racing pigeon roosting in my feed room on my farm. He has been with us a few days and i have fed him wild bird food as that is all i had and watered him in the hope he would fly away. I have allowed him to roost in my feed room for his own protection as we have foxes around. . So he is safe. Unfortunately he has managed to get some string from a feed bag caught around his leg but wont let me near him to catch him to remove it. So I cant get his ring no. either. Plus i am a bit scared of birds! LOL! Can anyone help. In desperation i called the RSPCA tonight but they could take days and I am worried if he flies off with the string attached he will be in trouble. I live between Newbury and basingstoke if that helps.
Guest bigda Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 thank you, for posting your post code would help members to call at your place or phone number
Peckedhen Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 If he's not roosting too high up, you should be able to pick him up soon - they don't fly in the dark.
allenyeates Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 Dozzie I live in overton , can I help? Can you get near enough to catch the bird or is it too high etc
Dozzie Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Posted May 5, 2009 I am scared of birds when they flap their wings! That probably sounds really pathetic to all of you! LOL! I do have a cat basket so could put him in there if i can catch him but then what do i do? I have some hay I can put in it. Will that be ok for now? He is roosting on a shelf at the moment so not out of reach. I will give it a go. It sounds daft but if it was a horse i wouldnt have a problem! My postcode is RG19 8AU.
Dozzie Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Posted May 5, 2009 Yes you can help! Sorry cant get the hang of replying to the right person. I have found the basket and will put some hay in it for now. Right i am off to try. Will be back in a while.
REDCHEQHEN Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 Yes you can help! Sorry cant get the hang of replying to the right person. I have found the basket and will put some hay in it for now. Right i am off to try. Will be back in a while. Good Luck
Peckedhen Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 A bit of hay in the cat basket would be ideal. If you just put your hands either side of him and hold his wings in (but don't squeeze him too tightly) he wont be able to flap. Dont dither - just go for it! :) BTW I am scared to death of horses after being bitten by one as a child.
REDCHEQHEN Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 BTW I am scared to death of horses after being bitten by one as a child. I'm scared to death of horses and I haven't been bitten by one (evil)
Dozzie Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Posted May 5, 2009 Yay, I have caught him and he is in the basket. I have put some water and seed in and covered it over with my coat so hopefully he wont be too stressed. It took a couple of attempts so i hope he isnt injured. Couldnt see the number as i had to catch him in the dark and it was as much as I could do to put him in the basket.
the pigeon_milker Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 well done m8 put water & food in there if ya can he b ok for the night now all ya need is somone who isnt scared of them to get the number or phone no ect of his wing feathers sure somone near you will help good luck and well done for being brave
Peckedhen Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 Well done Dozzie. Now, if you'd asked me to catch a horse.......... : : Is the water in a deep dish? Pigeons need it at least 1/2" so that they can suck it up. All we need now is to read the ring number - and its always facing the wrong way when you want to see it!!
andrecrock Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 Well done mate....we your ready let us know wat the ring number is please. Have you got space on the farm for i loft and a few birds?
Dozzie Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Posted May 5, 2009 Yes I have put the water in a deep dish as i read this on the pigeon racing site. Hopefully someone can come over and identify him. And maybe get the string off his leg. Tbh if it wasnt for that he would have been ok, We often have them stay for a few days and then they move on. It is daft to be scared of a bird when I handle big stroppy horses! I guess it is what you are used to! TBH I dont really want the RSPCA involved if poss as they are too money orientated and I would rather we got him home without involving them. So if someone can help out I can tell the RSPCA he flew away!
Guest Greig the doo Drysdale Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 mind not put the cat in the basket with it ;D
Dozzie Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Posted May 5, 2009 LOL! We dont have a cat anymore but we have two mastiffs who are partial to pigeons.
the pigeon_milker Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 Yes I have put the water in a deep dish as i read this on the pigeon racing site. Hopefully someone can come over and identify him. And maybe get the string off his leg. Tbh if it wasnt for that he would have been ok, We often have them stay for a few days and then they move on. It is daft to be scared of a bird when I handle big stroppy horses! I guess it is what you are used to! TBH I dont really want the RSPCA involved if poss as they are too money orientated and I would rather we got him home without involving them. So if someone can help out I can tell the RSPCA he flew away! no m8 its not daft lots of people are scared of some thing or other the thing is you faced it and that was brave as for the rspca they wont even turn up unless its a bop
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