found pigeon

[Leah]

On 8/13/09 we found 2 pigeons in our back yard. They were fluttering around and seemed disoriented. I was able to pick up one and put it into a cat trap that I had. I gave him bird seed and water. I saw that it had a leg ring with this information on it. COMING DOWN LIKE RAIN ROLLERS "RCS" 2009 310-631-7173 The second one flew to the patio roof where a feral cat grabbed him and took off. I called the phone number and a man told me that he had sold his pigeons and had no idea where these two came from. He suggested taking him to a pet store. I called a couple but they weren't interested. I tried to release him this morning but he would not fly. I tried throwing him into the air but he only flew to a shrub, then fell to the ground. I put him back into the cage because if he's left on the ground a cat will get him. Can you give me any advice on what to do with him? I can't keep him because we are out of town a lot. Thanks, Leah

 

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[pjc]

I asume you are in the USA, the best corse of action would be to contact the American Roller Association and give them the ring number. The registered keeper has a reponsibility to claim the bird from you.

It may not be able to fly for many reasons, injury, exhaustion etc but they will be able to advise you.

If the number you rang has told you he sold the birds he should be able to tell you who he sold them to but i suspect he may just be fobbing you off.

[pjc]

http://www.npausa.com/found_pigeon.htm

[Leah]

Thanks for your reply. No one contacted me, and the pigeon has seemed livelier. Yesterday I took him to a nearby park, away from the feral cats in our yard, and he flew off. I asked St. Francis to look after him!

Leah