5 week old orphan pigeon?

[cheyfrie26]

I am almost convinced my pigeons parents are both dead. How can I feed it?

 

[abluechipstock]

it should be weaned by now, put some bird seed out for it

 

[cheyfrie26]

It still has very stubby feathers tho. And its crop is full from its mother today. But after a flight she never came back. The dad came up missing to. I think its a hawk. I will add pictures.

 

[cheyfrie26]

Its about a inch littler that a normal sized bird.

 

[Hoss1975]

That baby is not 5 weeks old.If you have chickens and feed them flock raiser or something similar,you can soak it in water to make a paste and feed it that through a syringe,but you will have to cut the tip off the syringe.

 

[cheyfrie26]

I have chick starter and scratch grain. I also have baby animal milk. Could I use that with some water and add the starter?

 

[Hoss1975]

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I would just use the chick starter mixed with water,be prepared it is going to make a mess.And only feed it when the crop is empty from the last feeding.

 

[cheyfrie26]

Well this little suckers crop is HUGE from his mom. Its a shame something happened to her. Hopefully i'll find her in the morning. But thanks a lot. I really needed this information.

 

[Lofty Dreams]

When I used chicken food and water i noticed the pigeon was smaller. It is a good idea to warm it up in the microwave this way it can't expand in the stomach or crop.When it gets older put a few small seeds in for it.

 

[cheyfrie26]

Well guess what!? The mom is alive! We had a very bad storm yesterday and i'd say she tried to stay dry and keep out of it. I think thats why she was gone. But now shes back. Thank goodness! Thanks anyway guys!