SU07 B 6607 found (but I need advice pls)

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Hi

 

I know almost nothing about birds but when I saw this one scrabbling in the back alley, oblivious to the both myself and my dog (as I nearly stood on it), I guessed it was likely to be lost.  I kept a check on it for a couple of hours then decided to capture (lots of predators including a park full of sparrowhawks and a street full of cats).  It was unable to fly and was losing lots of feathers too.

 

As well as its metal ring it has 2 others on the other leg.  A red rubber band and a blue-ish plastic one witha a 6 or 9 on it.

 

I know realise that this probably means it was racing....Should I have left it alone?  Hope I did the right thing (found a headless tit yesterday, so I was concerned that the hawks are active at the mo)

 

I have looked closely and it is bald on its back between its wings.

 

I've send a message reporting a captured bird on the SU site, was this the best way to find its owner?

 

Also, I have a parrot......if the lost feathers is caused be illness, could it be passed it on to my parrot?

 

Sorry to bother you and thank you for your time

[pjc]

I guess it has been attacked by a hawk which has been disturbed before killing the bird.

It won't be anything that will effect your parrot.

 

The bird need to be kept warm with a good supply of water and corn if you have any, if not rice, bird seed etc.

 

The SU site is the best place to report it as they will be able to contact the owner who should contact you very soon.

 

Phil

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Thanks for that Phil (breaths a sigh of relief)

 

I have placed the bird in a good sized box and made holes in it, seived my parrot food for the small pulses and seeds and also put in a tub of sugary water.

 

He has had something to eat but hasn't gone near the water.

 

Is this ok? (I REALLY don't know anything about pigeon keeping - lol)

[rembrant2coo]

this pigeon belongs the ballochmyle fed in ayrshire i think novice will be able to shine a little light on which club or the secy to get in touch with

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I found a race lsit thingy.....Ballochmyle Fed race for Sat 17th

 

Ripon  S  1-1  Ballochmyle Fed   Mr T Haggarty  01560 320 639

 

Is this who to get in touch with if I dont hear from the SU tomorrow????

 

Sorry for being a fusspot!

 

 

Just for my  own curiosity....... where was this bird racing from - to????  I'd like to nosy on a map

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I found a race lsit thingy.....Ballochmyle Fed race for Sat 17th

 

Ripon  S  1-1  Ballochmyle Fed   Mr T Haggarty  01560 320 639

 

Is this who to get in touch with if I dont hear from the SU tomorrow????

 

Sorry for being a fusspot!

 

 

Just for my  own curiosity....... where was this bird racing from - to????  I'd like to nosy on a map

[rembrant2coo]

I found a race lsit thingy.....Ballochmyle Fed race for Sat 17th

 

Ripon  S  1-1  Ballochmyle Fed   Mr T Haggarty  01560 320 639

 

Is this who to get in touch with if I dont hear from the SU tomorrow????

 

Sorry for being a fusspot!

 

 

Just for my  own curiosity....... where was this bird racing from - to????  I'd like to nosy on a map

 

 

it could have been racing from ripon on sat or from the week before , i don,t have a scooby doo where it was you get in touch with this guy and he will point you in the right direction he must be the secy or the controller of the race itwas at sorry i can,t tell you anymore i,m in fife different part of the country were east there westscotland

 

where are you about on the map then

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Blackburn, Lancashire

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This pigeon is now under the expert care of the pigeon society in Accrington, Lancashire.  The contact number for them is 01254 386913.

 

May I also say a BIG THANK YOU to those members who took the time to reply to me last night.  You're doing a great job here...keep up the good work