Banded Pigeon Found - Assistance Please

[3bird]

How wide is the cage? It looks to be around 18"? I wonder if it could be reconfigured into a square shape vs long and narrow.

I wish! I agree that would be preferable. It's around 20" wide.

 

[biophiliac]

Thank you so much! We put in a DIY shelf with a "nesting box" and store bought nest on top. We're seeing how that goes. We bought a corner perch, which should arrive tomorrow. Here's the current set-up. We left the cardboard box and plastic "nest" because it is what he was used to. The other end of the flight cage has a water bath, Pal's food and water, and a brick.

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That looks really, really good!! I think it is wide enough for him to spread his wings and your setup is great. I didn't mention the nest box but I thought about it - good choice. You might want a splash shield around the bath area...just sayin' . I wouldn't leave the bath in all the time - just give him regular opportunities. For an indoor bird I might even set set the bath pan in the the shower and let him splash all over that.

Thanks for the update.

 

[biophiliac]

Is he flying at all? or doing that thing where they stand in place and flap their wings real hard?

eta - thought of you when I saw this thread,
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-house-doves-first-adventure-outdoors.1273112/

OP @PizzaBagelPie trained the dove to a harness, might have some ideas about the pigeon pants.

 

[3bird]

That looks really, really good!! I think it is wide enough for him to spread his wings and your setup is great. I didn't mention the nest box but I thought about it - good choice. You might want a splash shield around the bath area...just sayin' . I wouldn't leave the bath in all the time - just give him regular opportunities. For an indoor bird I might even set set the bath pan in the the shower and let him splash all over that.

Thanks for the update.

Pal makes little flights and hops when in the flight cage but does much more when out! That's a good idea about the bath. Also we need something to shield the spray of seeds. Pal is not the neatest eater ;-)

 

[biophiliac]

Pal is not the neatest eater ;

Check my edit to post 143...

 

[biophiliac]

shield the spray of seeds.

For a less messy feeder take a 2 liter plastic bottle and cut a hole about 2-3"
above the bottom that is about 3" in dia. for him to stick his head inside to eat.
You can buy a more expensive version from pigeon supply store online.

 

[3bird]

For a less messy feeder take a 2 liter plastic bottle and cut a hole about 2-3"
above the bottom that is about 3" in dia. for him to stick his head inside to eat.
You can buy a more expensive version from pigeon supply store online.

Have you seen these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079VZQ4YY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[biophiliac]

I shop at pigeon suppliers mostly, like Foys...the one you link to might work
https://www.foyspigeonsupplies.com/feeders?Page=2&Items=12

 

[3bird]

Thanks again all! At some point we'd like to revisit pigeon nutrition. What feeds do you use? Do you supplement with greens and other "treats"? How much do you feed? Pal was so skinny when he arrived that we've just had him eating free choice, but should we move to meal times? Is there a good pigeon care book you recommend?

Thanks again in advance!

 

[biophiliac]

Have you seen these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079VZQ4YY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks again all! At some point we'd like to revisit pigeon nutrition. What feeds do you use? Do you supplement with greens and other "treats"? How much do you feed? Pal was so skinny when he arrived that we've just had him eating free choice, but should we move to meal times? Is there a good pigeon care book you recommend?

Thanks again in advance!

Off to work...bbl.