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Post by xoxoEbzxoxo on Dec 10, 2007 6:57:13 GMT 10
On Friday afternoon when I came home from school my mum told me to have a look in my dove aviary and in there was a young crested pigeon. My mum thought it was old enough to eat by itself, but it wasn't. Now I have got a baby crested pigeon to look after. It is week, but sallowig its food ok. I would take some photos, but the camera is Flat.
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Post by grego on Dec 10, 2007 18:58:45 GMT 10
Good news Roxy99 well done  When the camera is ready,look forward to seeing them  |
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Post by xoxoEbzxoxo on Dec 10, 2007 19:06:35 GMT 10
The pigeon is still alive and well. I just fed it a filled its crop . |
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Post by Jane on Dec 10, 2007 19:24:21 GMT 10
Another mouth to feed  Glad it's going well Roxy |
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Post by silvercloud on Dec 11, 2007 10:53:18 GMT 10
Hows it going today? They're lovely birds.
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Post by vankarhi on Dec 11, 2007 21:29:09 GMT 10
yes how is the baby going now??
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Post by xoxoEbzxoxo on Dec 12, 2007 6:09:32 GMT 10
Its still alive and I think it has bonded to me as it is starting to searcg for food on my hand and squealing. I think it is weak as it shakes a lot:(
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Post by vankarhi on Dec 12, 2007 7:27:01 GMT 10
is it feathered??? Keep it in a warm box .......... do you have a brooder?? If not then put a warm hot water bottle under it with a towel on top of that so as not to burn it ............ my hot water bottles have a fluffy cover over them and I still put a tea towel folded up on top of that anyway.......just make sure it doesn't get too hot. Seeing as it is still alive you must be doing ok with it.
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Post by xoxoEbzxoxo on Dec 12, 2007 16:52:06 GMT 10
Finally, I got a pic of the pigeon, so here you go.  It only seems to shake in the morning, but he\she is feeding well. I don't have a brooder unfortunally, but I would love to get one some day. When it is feeding time he\she is so cute beause it trys to find food and it makes it difficult to open its beak so it can be fed. He\she doesn't stop moving when it is feeding time and it is feathered as you cand see in the picture. |
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Post by vankarhi on Dec 12, 2007 22:18:23 GMT 10
It probably wouldn't hurt to put it in a box with a soft towel and fluffy toy to snuggle up to. I know I am a sook, but that is what I do for my baby birds when they are being raised. Even if only during the night.
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Post by grego on Dec 13, 2007 6:48:06 GMT 10
Thanks for the pic Roxy...from the photo it's face looks kind of shrunk (correct me if l am wrong) This means it's dehydrated and l would try to give the Pigeon more fluid's.Also like Tracey mentioned a box would be better for recovery,it would keep it warm also  |
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Post by megzly on Dec 13, 2007 22:06:33 GMT 10
OOo he/she is really only a baby, we get lots of babies here too roxy, silly cresties seem to think they can fly before they actually can! as grego said keep those fluids up and as tracey said keep him warm and keep that crop nice and full.!! im sure you know all this anyway! They are pretty birds and always make me laugh when trying to woo the girls:) hehe hope it all goes ok roxy!!
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Post by xoxoEbzxoxo on Dec 21, 2007 15:01:45 GMT 10
The little crested pigeon is still alive and well, he is eating well and strong. I am going to have to past him over to a wildlife carer I know because we are going away and wouldn't be able to feed the little guy, so I thought handing him over is the best choice to do.
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Post by vankarhi on Dec 21, 2007 22:10:32 GMT 10
good I am glad he is still doing well Roxy ;D
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Post by silvercloud on Dec 21, 2007 23:11:21 GMT 10
That is good to hear. You've done well. Giving him over sounds like the right thing if you're not able to continue its care.
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Post by Jane on Dec 22, 2007 10:32:39 GMT 10
Well I hope it continues to do so well |
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Post by grego on Dec 23, 2007 20:16:28 GMT 10
Good to hear he is okay this far roxy... well done |
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Post by xoxoEbzxoxo on Dec 28, 2007 7:54:24 GMT 10
I couldn't find a wildlife carer soon anouth so I took him to Adelaide with me. He is still going very well and when it comes to the time he is released I will proberly release him where he was found.
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Post by silvercloud on Dec 28, 2007 9:35:01 GMT 10
Thats usually the best place to release wild critters. I've taken rescues with me quite often and most seem to handle it well. I think its cos they have their carer as a constant so they feel safe and secure.
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Post by vankarhi on Dec 28, 2007 16:35:43 GMT 10
Well I am glad it worked out well for you Roxy and the little baby is still doing well
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Glad it's going well Roxy 
