Pigeon in my kitchen!

[Merlin]

Owner was to contact you on Sat when I spoke to him, will try to make contact with them again to day.

[pjc]

Well done for contacting him Merlin, but I wish owners would contact people imediatly especialy when non fanciers are involved!

[Peckedhen]

 

Why contact the owner again?  He obviously isn't concerned about having his bird returned; the finder of the bird wants to keep it and it's not going to be racing so, is a transfer necessary? :-/

[invalidusername]

 

No one will argue with that ;D ;D ;D. Now !!!!!! Lovely little hutch also that you brought for him (lucky little bird), but my suggestion would be if possible ??????, to fix it to a wall of some description, about 1 metre of the ground, much easier for you when cleaning it out etc & feeding him, also a wee bit safer for him away from cats etc.

Enjoy.

 

 

Thanks.  It's definitely going to be well off the ground, and quite close to the house, which should put off cats, etc.  He's still in the kitchen at the moment though.  Nice and warm in there  

 

 

How is he eating today?

 

He hasn't touched his food yet, but has had a drink.  If the pigeon supply shop is open, I'm going to get some appertex and a wormer - also some proper food.  Hoping that'll help him.

 

 

 

 

 

[Whats it called Cumbernauld]

Song coming on "You'll always find him in the kitchen at party's"

[pjc]

peckedhen, this is one of the biggest problems with the sport and what gives it a bad name! A non fancier should be contacted within 24hrs, the owner has no way of knowing if the finder has food for the bird or even what the bird may need, i.e water!

Fortunatly this bird has found a good home.

I hear to often from bird sanctury's that they get over run with racing pigeons because the owners don't want them or can't be bothered to claim them!

 

Phil

[Merlin]

 

Sense a wee bit of overeaction, owner in this case is concerned about bird and has unsuccessfully tried to log on since Sat,will attempt to do so to/day again,alls well that ends well.

[Peckedhen]

peckedhen, this is one of the biggest problems with the sport and what gives it a bad name! A non fancier should be contacted within 24hrs, the owner has no way of knowing if the finder has food for the bird or even what the bird may need, i.e water!

Fortunatly this bird has found a good home.

I hear to often from bird sanctury's that they get over run with racing pigeons because the owners don't want them or can't be bothered to claim them!

 

Phil

 

Yeah, I understand that and agree that the owner should have the decency to contact the finder. The bird comes from Ireland so, in all probability, the owner won't want to pay for it returning. :-/

 

 

[Guest TAMMY_1]

Sense a wee bit of overeaction, owner in this case is concerned about bird and has unsuccessfully tried to log on since Sat,will attempt to do so to/day again,alls well that ends well.

 

hope it does

[invalidusername]

Sense a wee bit of overeaction, owner in this case is concerned about bird and has unsuccessfully tried to log on since Sat,will attempt to do so to/day again,alls well that ends well.

 

I totally understand that not everyone has or uses the internet.  I have the utmost respect for people in the sport and their dedication.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the owner allows me to keep this lovely bird with whom I've grown terribly fond. I've fed him for two years and have spend the past 4 days with him in my house trying to get him better and keeping him safe.  If I'm allowed to keep him, I'll keep him safe for the rest of his life.  But, I appreciate that it's the owner's decision.

 

[Merlin]

To all interested parties

             157 is now the property of

                     Invaliduser

 

Alls well that ends well

[Guest chrisss]

yes thats good news  i think most people would agree that its gone to a good home

[Peckedhen]

That's good.

 

Invalid.....do let us know how the bird goes on.

[swilcox]

Invalid, im in the rest of the day if you want to pop round and i will take a look at him.

 

Stuart

[Guest mikkey]

its nice to see that some people will look after our lost birds ;D ;D

[invalidusername]

To all interested parties

             157 is now the property of

                     Invaliduser

 

Alls well that ends well

 

Am I allowed to swear?  Probably not, so all I'll say is that I'm totally thrilled.  This is the best news, and I promise to continue to look after him.  I've triied to get some appertex and wormer (that's where I've been most of the afternoon), but the shop was closed.  I'm going to try again tomorrow.  However, I did manage to get some proper pigeon food and I've got a tonic in his water too.

 

Having eaten hardly anything since at least Friday, he's now been eating for over 15 minutes, and he's been trying to get into my living room!!   He's definitely looking much brighter and it's brilliant to see him eating so well.  ;D

 

Here's a couple of pics I've just taken.  The kitchen floor looks like a war zone, and I'll be vacuuming for weeks  ;D

 

The help and advice I've received from everyone here has been amazing, and I want to thank you.  I'll be sticking around here though.

 

Here's greedy  :

 

 

 

 

[invalidusername]

2nd pic:

[pjc]

well done everybody involved!

[Merlin]

Invalid

Its hard to tell from pictures,but swilcox  has offered to look it over for you,and picture doesnt show me a healthy pigeon,for whatever reason,hope for bird and your sake you might take him up on offer,if there is anything amiss,its important he is diagnosed and treated for same.Just being cautios more than anything else.

[invalidusername]

Invalid

Its hard to tell from pictures,but swilcox  has offered to look it over for you,and picture doesnt show me a healthy pigeon,for whatever reason,hope for bird and your sake you might take him up on offer,if there is anything amiss,its important he is diagnosed and treated for same.Just being cautios more than anything else.

 

Thanks Merlin - swilcox has indeed kindly offered to look him over for me, and I'm going to be making contact to do that.  Thanks again for your help  

 

 

[Guest Vic]

SO MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING! THIS IS OUR TROUBLE, THESE DAYS. THE BIRD  IS DYING.(NO WONDER PIGEON RACING IS) WITH SO MANY KNOW ALLS IN CHARGE. ONLY HOPE I'M WRONG. :(

[Lennut Tar]

SO MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING! THIS IS OUR TROUBLE, THESE DAYS. THE BIRD  IS DYING.(NO WONDER PIGEON RACING IS) WITH SO MANY KNOW ALLS IN CHARGE. ONLY HOPE I'M WRONG. :(

 

Now Vic !!!!!!! None of that ?????  ;D ;D ;D we are trying to recruit a new member here   ;) . Swilcox is on the scene now & I have no doubt he will do his best, for our wee pigeon etc. Who many of us here, are concerned about  

"I think"  :X :X :X.

May even supply a mate for him  : : : when he is all fixed up, One could say   :P .

Enjoy.

 

 

[Simeon Turner]

 

Now Vic !!!!!!! None of that ?????  ;D ;D ;D we are trying to recruit a new member here   ;) . Swilcox is on the scene now & I have no doubt he will do his best, for our wee pigeon etc. Who many of us here, are concerned about  

"I think"  :X :X :X.

May even supply a mate for him  : : : when he is all fixed up, One could say   :P .

Enjoy.

 

 

Here Here  ??) ??)

 

 

[pjc]

this has been an interestig thread that many people have become involved with and wish more non fanciers took as much interest as this one has!

There is no need Vic to start knocking peoples actions, you may not care what happens to your strays or give a damn about getting them back but some people do!

[Guest mikkey]

SO MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING! THIS IS OUR TROUBLE, THESE DAYS. THE BIRD  IS DYING.(NO WONDER PIGEON RACING IS) WITH SO MANY KNOW ALLS IN CHARGE. ONLY HOPE I'M WRONG. :(

 

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