First baby pigeon!! NEED ADVICE

[obsessedwithbirds]

Hey everyone!

I just had to move all of my pigeons from one property to another. Obviously when I did that, they abandoned their eggs (I had 1 pair of saddle homers on 2 eggs). So I couldn't resist, and popped 'em in the incubator. 1 of them died, so i threw it out, but the other hatched!
A few hours ago! I got home from work and there it was!

I've already talked to my boss, and I am able to set him a nice, warm little area where I can feed him at work.

My question is this:

When should I first feed it?

Any other advice?

Thanks,
DJ

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

A baby pigeon needs to be hand fed. Be prepared for a lot of work.

You can find more info here:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Birds-General-2349/handfeeding-baby-pigeons.htm
http://www.pigeoncote.com/vet/feedbaby/feedbaby.html
http://www.duckpolice.org/BirdWeb/PigeonResourceWeb/TubeFeedWeb/handfeedpigeon2.html

 

[obsessedwithbirds]

oh, I'm prepared for the work. I've hand-fed before, but never an hour-old hatchling.

Should I feed it right now? Tomorrow morning?

Many game birds do not need to eat for a day or 2. Is this true of pigeons too?

Thanks for the links, by the way! They'll be useful!
DJ

 

[obsessedwithbirds]

okay, I decided to feed him! Filled his tiny little crop!

Never thought I'd say this about a pigeon, but...

SO DARN CUTE!!!!!

 

[obsessedwithbirds]

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Awwww! How adorable!!!!

 

[Mary Of Exeter]

Very cute! Feed him now, and again every 2 hours.
This should help:
http://www.internationaldovesociety.com/Recipes/handfeedinghelp.htm

 

[magicpigeon]

Adorable! Post some more pics!