acocksgreen Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 White pigeon found in my garden today. It won't let me see its ring, but it has a yellow ring on its right leg and none on the left leg. I could only make out two numbers; 4 and 8. Seems quite well fed and is totally white and semi-tame (it won't let me pick it up). It is eating the wild bird food and peanuts. It seems to belong to someone. I'm in Acocks Green, birmingham and not a pigeon fancier. I may try to catch it later, my husband's a vet, so he might catch it. If it is yours let me know and then come and get it.
Guest Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 White pigeon found in my garden today. It won't let me see its ring, but it has a yellow ring on its right leg and none on the left leg. I could only make out two numbers; 4 and 8. Seems quite well fed and is totally white and semi-tame (it won't let me pick it up). It is eating the wild bird food and peanuts. It seems to belong to someone. I'm in Acocks Green, birmingham and not a pigeon fancier. I may try to catch it later, my husband's a vet, so he might catch it. If it is yours let me know and then come and get it. ;)thank you for taking the time to let us know ,when you have the full ring details if you could pop them on here we may be able to trace the owner for you . thanks again andy.
acocksgreen Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Posted January 7, 2009 Thanks for the advice. I still haven't been able to catch it, but I put a box outside with some food in it to try to entice it into the box. I think it may be a 4 and a 9 on the ring, rather than a 4 and an 8. Otherwise no more information.
peterpau Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 white pigeons seem very popular at the min so if you put the ring number on here the owner will be pleased I am sure.
Guest joshdonlan Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 If you have a hut in your garden, try and entice him in there with a few peanuts etc.
acocksgreen Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Posted January 7, 2009 Sorry I haven't been able to see the ring number. I thought it had disappeared, annoyed at me trying to catch it, but it just went on the roof of our 2-storey house, above the food. I have a hut, but it is full of junk, so I left the greenhouse door open with peanuts on the ground. There are plenty of nice perches in there and a dry bit of carpet. It is getting dark now, so maybe if it is still here tomorrow, I'll be able to try more tactics to catch it.
Peckedhen Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 If you can't entice him into the greenhouse, here is an easy trap to make: http://www.racingbirds.com/ptrap.html
Guest REDFOXKRAUTHS Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 IF YOU CATCH IT I HAVE A FRIEND THAT CAN PICK IT UP IN ACOCKSGREEN
Miss Willis Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 Won't it just fly home when it's ready? Sorry I'm new around here too but I thought they fly home at the end of the day.
Steve0 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 WATCH U TALKIN ABOUT WILLIS WWHAHAHAH sorry could'nt resist it 8)
acocksgreen Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Posted January 7, 2009 Thanks for all the advice. It is currently sleeping in the gutter of my roof. It didn't go into the greenhouse or come down for more food after sunset. At least it isn't so cold tonight. It is not snowing or raining, so hopefully it'll be OK. I put out a bowl of water, rather than a shallow tray and there's plenty of wild bird food and peanuts for it. Tomorrow, I'll try the box-trap with food in it as suggested in the link someone sent.
Miss Willis Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 WATCH U TALKIN ABOUT WILLIS WWHAHAHAH sorry could'nt resist it 8) LOL don't be sorry, it is funny. :-)
acocksgreen Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Posted January 9, 2009 Just to update everyone on the white pigeon: After spending the night in my roof gutter, it heartily fed itself next day, but resisted to be caught. Later that day, it flew off and has not returned since. I can only think that it came to wish me Happy Birthday, since it was my birthday yesterday, and now that the big day is over, it has possibly gone home, or simply chosen freedom. Whichever way it was, it was a half-century birthday present that I won't forget. My husband says that pigeons are very clever birds.
REDCHEQHEN Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 A Happy Birthday for yesterday Your husband is quite right- pigeons (in the main) - are clever, they have many qualities - and different characters You may like to consider it as a hobby for yourself - they do bring you much enjoyment this thread is a great read http://forum.pigeonbasics.com/m-1206123382/s-
kirky Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 happy birthday for yesterday and thankyou for looking after one of our featherd friends it has most likley gone home all it needed was rest and a little food, thanks.
REDROCKET Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 i beleive pigeons are clever but surely there not clever enough to know when its a strangers birthday and pay them a visit (shrug)(shrug)(shrug)lol
kev01293 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 hopefully its now made its way back home after feeding and resting at your place thanks for taking the time to care for it but keep your eyes open as it may return?
Miss Willis Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Happy Birthday Acocksgreen! I believe pigeons are smart enough to wait around for a piece of birthday cake. Redcheqhen, thanks for posting the pigeon in my kitchen link. That is a great read!
REDCHEQHEN Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Happy Birthday Acocksgreen! I believe pigeons are smart enough to wait around for a piece of birthday cake. Redcheqhen, thanks for posting the pigeon in my kitchen link. That is a great read! You're welcome - some of the photos are missing - but still a great read - if you've got a couple of hours to spare (evil)
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