So I almost made it all the way home from chickenstock without acquiring additional birds. Was only 20 minutes from home when stopped at a light, saw a fancy pigeon trying to find water in the cracks in the road. Traffic was swerving to avoid hitting him. I was sure I was going to watch him get squished. Sucker that I am, pulled over and scooped him up. Not sure if the sun cooked my brain that day or what, but I convinced myself that he must be dehydrated & lost, that I could just give him some food & water and send him on his way. Well I gave him food & water and a safe place to sleep for the night. Let him out first thing in the morning & he only flew as far as the roof of my house. Had to work today and expected him to be gone when I got home, but no, he was still chillin on the roof. He watched me as I went in the house & back out. When a heavy rainstorm came thru, he flew down to the slider to get out of the rain. He looked up at me thru the glass as if asking to come in. And because I am weak, I put some fresh shavings, more food & water in the carrier, scooped him up and put him in there, just inside the kitchen till the storm passed. He seems healthy, a little thin, but healthy, bright eyed. He's a very handsome bird with dramatic black & white markings. He is banded. He is tame enough to catch without too much of a chase. Anyone here know pigeons? I posted a "found" ad on CL, but other than that, I have no idea how to find his owner. Any suggestions?
But I have more than I need ... and not enough time to do things like I want ....
