Do pigeons like to be tickled?

[Guest Denny]

The reason why I ask is that I have some young birds and whilst handling them this afternoon, I noticed that a couple of them liked to be tickled just behind their head and seemed to relax a lot more and seemed mezmerised.  Somewhat similar to a dog I suppose rolling over to have its tummy rubbed.

 

Has anyone noticed this with thier birds when they handle them?  Is there a soft spot on a pigeon like a dog liking its tummy, chest or ears rubbed?

 

 

 

 

[jimmy white]

pigeons love being stimulated [or tickled , i you like ] on the hard bone under the eye, stimulating this bone can allmost hypnotize them,, this is  the bone that each mate , preens or stimulates, which seems to have a real calming effect on the pigeon,,

if you tickle this bone [its a kinda raggety  bit] for a while, in perfect peace and quiet, with no movement around you, , you will be able to have the bird lying in the flat of your hand ,, with only one hand,  , ive even [my partypeice ;D true]had the pigeon , lying on my hand, upside down whilst still tickling this bit under the eye, for over 5 mins,, try it,, it works but need no movement and perfect quietness.

[just ask me]

very interesting jimmy must give it a go  other than this playing with your pigeons will make them very tame

[Guest Denny]

pigeons love being stimulated [or tickled , i you like ] on the hard bone under the eye, stimulating this bone can allmost hypnotize them,, this is  the bone that each mate , preens or stimulates, which seems to have a real calming effect on the pigeon,,

if you tickle this bone [its a kinda raggety  bit] for a while, in perfect peace and quiet, with no movement around you, , you will be able to have the bird lying in the flat of your hand ,, with only one hand,  , ive even [my partypeice ;D true]had the pigeon , lying on my hand, upside down whilst still tickling this bit under the eye, for over 5 mins,, try it,, it works but need no movement and perfect quietness.

 

Thanks Jimmy, you've certainly earnt the new name of Jimmy, pigeon whisperer!

 

It was roughly where I was stroking the bird, looking at it, it would be roughly where I think its ears would be.  I was quite surprised on how it seemed to just 'relax'.  I am trying to tame the birds so that they are not so spooked when I go into the loft, as a couple of them seem to shake when I first walk into the loft.  I hate to think that I am frightening them and wanted them to know that I meant no harm so thought that if I found a 'soft spot' that they would relate me handling them with the feeling of relaxation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jimmy white]

 

Thanks Jimmy, you've certainly earnt the new name of Jimmy, pigeon whisperer!

 

It was roughly where I was stroking the bird, looking at it, it would be roughly where I think its ears would be.  I was quite surprised on how it seemed to just 'relax'.  I am trying to tame the birds so that they are not so spooked when I go into the loft, as a couple of them seem to shake when I first walk into the loft.  I hate to think that I am frightening them and wanted them to know that I meant no harm so thought that if I found a 'soft spot' that they would relate me handling them with the feeling of relaxation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

it does work, ill try and photograph this , when i have time ,,, [and energy ;D] but the pigeons lap it up, and love it,, when used to it, will just sit on the palm of your hand for ages,,  

[jimmy white]

the pigeon whisperer ;D ;D ;D photos taken , on my own

 

could only use one hand,, first pic,, b cheq pied yb

[jimmy white]

second pic  same bird  using one hand [but whispering ;D ;D]

[pigeonpete]

the pigeon whisperer ;D ;D ;D photos taken , on my own

 

could only use one hand,, first pic,, b cheq pied yb

 

nice picture jimmy, who taught you how to use the camera? :-)

[jimmy white]

third pic ;D  whispering louder now ;D

[jimmy white]

now hypnotise ;D

[jimmy white]

tricky stuff ;D

[jimmy white]

;D amazing ;D  [still whispering ;D]

[jimmy white]

amazing ;D

[jimmy white]

back to life again ;D ;D ;D

[jimmy white]

so yes,, pigeons do like to be tickled,, must rush, [lots  of tickling to do ;D ;D ;D]

[jimmy white]

 

it does work, ill try and photograph this , when i have time ,,, [and energy ;D] but the pigeons lap it up, and love it,, when used to it, will just sit on the palm of your hand for ages,,  

 

these pics were taken on my own in the last 10 mins or so

[Tony C]

I once see something similar on TV

 

at first the bloke said it was resting

 

then he said it was stunned

 

then he said it was pining for the fjords.

 

WAKEY!!!  WAKEY!!!

 

Its not a Norwegian Blue is it by any chance ;D

[goshawk]

i know theres a way of making pigeons sleep, gun dog trainers use it, its called dizzying pigeons, basicaly you put there head underthere wing like there going to sleep then shake them gently side to side and lay them down on that wing and they will stay like that for upto 20 minutes

[Peckedhen]

Amazing that the bird will sit on your knee, unrestrained, the right way up, let alone upside-down.  You really are the pigeon whisperer Jimmy. :)

[Guest IB]

Nice photos and remarkable, quite remarkable.  

 

A few of my 'spare' hens will respond to being stroked around the head & chest when sitting in their bowl, more rapture than mesmer. I've one away tonight to Newbury, so 'finger crossed' or more correctly, hand cupped.  

 

[ally mac]

i know theres a way of making pigeons sleep, gun dog trainers use it, its called dizzying pigeons, basicaly you put there head underthere wing like there going to sleep then shake them gently side to side and lay them down on that wing and they will stay like that for upto 20 minutes

 

With seagulls you put the head under the wing too and turn it round a few times and they are sound asleep.

[jimmy white]

I once see something similar on TV

 

at first the bloke said it was resting

 

then he said it was stunned

 

then he said it was pining for the fjords.

 

WAKEY!!!  WAKEY!!!

 

Its not a Norwegian Blue is it by any chance ;D

 

no its not a norwegian blue ;D ;D ;D its a jimmy white ;D ;D ;D  shhh whisper ;D ;D ;D

[cheeseman]

nice one ally that made me chortle.

[ally mac]

nice one ally that made me chortle.

 

Its right enough, the boys on the creel boats catch them all the time, dont know what they do onces theyare asleep though  

[cheeseman]

they reckon they taste quite fishy ;)