Rubber band wrapped around leg of pigeon

[RoostersAreAwesome]

What is your after-care plan for RB after the dead foot finally comes off?

I’m planning to wrap/cushion the stump. I will probably bring her inside if I have an available cage (both of mine have rescued pigeons at the moment).

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Rubber band finally lost her foot!

(Last pictures before it came off)

The stump wasn’t as bloody as I expected, and it stopped bleeding relatively quickly. I brought her inside for now. She doesn’t seem to miss the foot that much.

Since she’s missing a foot and part of a leg, I am not going to release her. It would be different if it was only her toes, but the fact is that she won’t be able to walk normally again. Thankfully, pigeons are very adaptable and she’s been doing well in my aviary. Maybe she’ll even let me pet her some day.

 

[cherrynberry]

Rubber band finally lost her foot!
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The stump wasn’t as bloody as I expected, and it stopped bleeding relatively quickly. I brought her inside for now. She doesn’t seem to miss the foot that much.

Since she’s missing a foot and part of a leg, I am not going to release her. It would be different if it was only her toes, but the fact is that she won’t be able to walk normally again. Thankfully, pigeons are very adaptable and she’s been doing well in my aviary. Maybe she’ll even let me pet her some day.View attachment 2925380

You have taken such good care of her! She is lucky to be in your hands!

 

[RosemaryDuck]

Rubber band finally lost her foot!
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The stump wasn’t as bloody as I expected, and it stopped bleeding relatively quickly. I brought her inside for now. She doesn’t seem to miss the foot that much.

Since she’s missing a foot and part of a leg, I am not going to release her. It would be different if it was only her toes, but the fact is that she won’t be able to walk normally again. Thankfully, pigeons are very adaptable and she’s been doing well in my aviary. Maybe she’ll even let me pet her some day.View attachment 2925380

Wow! What a clean break. She's looking fantastic! So glad to have followed her journey.

Sort of a weird side note, but you should keep that foot! You can toss it in some salt or borax to dry it out. Could just be a cool 'souvenir' from your challenges together!

 

[Everose]

Rubber band finally lost her foot!
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The stump wasn’t as bloody as I expected, and it stopped bleeding relatively quickly. I brought her inside for now. She doesn’t seem to miss the foot that much.

Since she’s missing a foot and part of a leg, I am not going to release her. It would be different if it was only her toes, but the fact is that she won’t be able to walk normally again. Thankfully, pigeons are very adaptable and she’s been doing well in my aviary. Maybe she’ll even let me pet her some day.View attachment 2925380

She's gorgeous! Even with a missing foot.
You've done an amazing job!

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Any further updates on RB will be posted on this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pigeon-adventures.1500316/.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

After seeing Matilda's post, I was reminded of RB. Going to the other thread to continue following

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Update on Rubber Band and her flock: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/meet-my-rescued-pigeons.1522507/#post-25641635

 

[Mr Spot]

Rubber band finally lost her foot!
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The stump wasn’t as bloody as I expected, and it stopped bleeding relatively quickly. I brought her inside for now. She doesn’t seem to miss the foot that much.

Since she’s missing a foot and part of a leg, I am not going to release her. It would be different if it was only her toes, but the fact is that she won’t be able to walk normally again. Thankfully, pigeons are very adaptable and she’s been doing well in my aviary. Maybe she’ll even let me pet her some day. View attachment 2925380

Bless her heart

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

The flock! RB is in both pictures.