Found a pigeon -- how to help it

He had to be moved due to construction. He has a window, properly broken up with tape, and about a 15' flight path, along with a box for sleeping. But he hasn't moved from a chair all day.
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For those who wanted poop pictures:
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And a big thank you to all who took the time to answer. I hope he's ok. My friend plans to release him when he's more chipper. Personally, I'd love a pigeon, but it would mean a very loud discussion with hubs.
I sure don't know a lot about Pigeons. I still haven't studied much about them.
But. What is being fed? Does he have grit?
Is he eating well and drinking?

The loose poop is a bit concerning, there's quite a bit of urates, so perhaps dehydration and stress. Green could still be due to not eating well.
You're going on to close to a week, so would you say the poop is improving and taking shape or the same as it has been?

When I first found mine, her poop was green and watery too. Can't remember if it took about a week to start looking "normal" or not, but it did start taking shape I'd say within 10 days(?).
If you have them, give some electrolytes for a few hours each day, then switch to plain water.

Pigeon poop is usually formed, I've seen some call it a "snail" or "nut" shape. I'd say "snail" is a more accurate term from what I've seen with mine.
 
He's eating this.
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He has grit and fresh water. I will ask my friend to put the electrolyte water out for a few hours, as you suggest.
 
He's eating this.
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He has grit and fresh water. I will ask my friend to put the electrolyte water out for a few hours, as you suggest.
To me, that looks good!

If he's wild, the change in diet may be causing some of the loose poop like that. Just a thought.

I've not found any "Pigeon" feed locally, so I just feed a combo of wild bird seed/small pet bird feed along with sunflower and safflower seeds LOL I'll have to look into the other feed. Like I say, I've not done a ton of research on Pigeons, just the basics to keep her going.
 

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