catch that pigeon Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Im so upset :'( I decided after 3 weeks to let my pigeons out into the big world, the came out of their own accord and hung about all day but they have now vanished and have not come back, im gutted :'( Do you think they could have flown back to their old home even though they were young when I got them :B Im feeling so stupid as I have obviously not done everything correctly and have now lost my babies :'( Looks like ive been your shortest member :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amar Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 so sorry to hear that hope they come back to you look at the bright side atleast there all still alive im having to put all mine to sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 so sorry to hear that look at the bright side atleast there all still alive im having to put all mine to sleep Oh im so sorry to hear that you must be devastated :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just ask me Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 sad when this happens but its part of the sport mate belive me when u see them arrive home from training the first time r ure first race it makes up for all the bad days and when u win ure first race well u will smile for weeks keep at it mate with pigeons probally more than any other sport thers ups and downs even the best have there downs dont get too upset sure fanicers here will sort u out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amar Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 im heart broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hjaltland Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 They'll probably be back tomorrow most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Im so upset :'( I decided after 3 weeks to let my pigeons out into the big world, the came out of their own accord and hung about all day but they have now vanished and have not come back, im gutted :'( Do you think they could have flown back to their old home even though they were young when I got them :B Im feeling so stupid as I have obviously not done everything correctly and have now lost my babies :'( Looks like ive been your shortest member :'( im sure the members will give you more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Is there advice here you can point me to that gives care of pigeons and how to rear etc so if mine dont come back and I get another couple :-/ Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 1could they see around 2 were they scared off shed 3 were they just fed 4 look out in morning they should be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 1could they see around 2 were they scared off shed 3 were they just fed 4 look out in morning they should be back Their shed does have some tree cover above and they could have been scared off the shed roof possibly and yes they had been fed, I was maybe a bit generous with their food :B Im worried as we have sparrow hawks here and see several wood pigeons slaughtered Im going to go out again now with the torch to see if I can see them :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Im so upset :'( I decided after 3 weeks to let my pigeons out into the big world, the came out of their own accord and hung about all day but they have now vanished and have not come back, im gutted :'( Do you think they could have flown back to their old home even though they were young when I got them :B Im feeling so stupid as I have obviously not done everything correctly and have now lost my babies :'( Looks like ive been your shortest member :'( Most will be back tomorrow... some later on like. Just ignore them and leave loft door open if possible. May be that you will have to trap them like thi for a couple of weeks till they are confident and afeel safe. Talk gentle and put them through the traps a couple of times each, each day. Then 2 weeks time, when hungry they will coe in. Best think now is quiet voice and slow movements at all times around them. May well be no harm is done, could well even a good thing a little further down the line. Need a heading on that subject too I guess. Nights out, good or bad, but of course not discussed on here. Good luck mucker. Hope they are back sooner than later ... though often thoses away like this for a few days turn out to be good day birds from nigh anywhere, weather permitting of course. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 i let mine out for 3rd time today, all flew away early this morning all back just before darkness i am glad they are back i know how you must feel young birds cause soo much stress and worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOVEScot Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Im so upset :'( I decided after 3 weeks to let my pigeons out into the big world, the came out of their own accord and hung about all day but they have now vanished and have not come back, im gutted :'( Do you think they could have flown back to their old home even though they were young when I got them :B Im feeling so stupid as I have obviously not done everything correctly and have now lost my babies :'( Looks like ive been your shortest member :'( What kind were they and what is the history of them I make dovecotes for people and I always get that phonecall when the take the net off for the first time, they may take a few days to come back, I would worry after three days, they may only be enjoying the freedom. pigeons stay becuase they enjoy the food and shelter they will be back when they are hungry if no one else feeds them You can home some fantails and rollers in a few days and some racers you can never home some will always find their way home, best to get racers down on eggs and rearing young before you let them out, a lot easier with squeakers Where about in Perthshire are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 What kind were they and what is the history of them I make dovecotes for people and I always get that phonecall when the take the net off for the first time, they may take a few days to come back, I would worry after three days, they may only be enjoying the freedom. pigeons stay becuase they enjoy the food and shelter they will be back when they are hungry if no one else feeds them You can home some fantails and rollers in a few days and some racers you can never home some will always find their way home, best to get racers down on eggs and rearing young before you let them out, a lot easier with squeakers Where about in Perthshire are you Hi Im in Bridge of earn Just been out and they are not back :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOVEScot Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Hi Im in Bridge of earn Just been out and they are not back :-/ What kind were they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 What kind were they I havent found that out yet, I was told but cant remember :-/ Sorry, im pretty useless I know :B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 birds with wings thats the trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 birds with wings thats the trouble Dont have this worry with my hens ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOVEScot Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I havent found that out yet, I was told but cant remember :-/ Sorry, im pretty useless I know :B If they don't come back you can have some more, we are in Glenrothes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaidment08 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 If they don't come back you can have some more, we are in Glenrothes as im sure a few more will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOVEScot Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 as im sure a few more will No doubt, we are only about 15 miles from Bridge of Earn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon_milker Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 sorry to hear that m8 i know how it feels we have lost two of are birds one of them today still hoping it will be back 2moz but that's the way it goes sometimes don't lose your heart they maybe back when there hungry birds with a full crop will stay out maybe a day or two if they don't stray to far they be back don't worry about sparrow hawks they will usually only attack lone bird so if yours stick together they should be fine good luck with getting them back if they do come home i would keep em in for two days then let them fly again when there hungry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrant2coo Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I havent found that out yet, I was told but cant remember :-/ Sorry, im pretty useless I know :B tell me where you are and i,ll help you i,m only 20 minutes away from you in ladybank and if you want you can have a few latebred youngbirds , they will be ready soon my phone number is mobile 07745348939 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennut Tar Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I havent found that out yet, I was told but cant remember :-/ Sorry, im pretty useless I know :B Don't you worry :) one wee minute CTP ;) their are a few of us here ;D ;D ;D in the same boat ???????? I'm afraid. Useless !!!!!!!!! & carn't remember a bloody thing etc, much of the time. So have no fear :P now, because you should feel well at home on this site, in my view. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch that pigeon Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Can I just thank everyone for all the words of encouragement and offers of help, im actually overwhelmed, its very much appreciated 8) , ive been out again at 6am and still no sign of them, so just hoping they are well whatever the rascals are up to. I would like to take up the offer of help Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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