Hosting a homing pigeon

[amillion21]

We had found a lost homing pigeon in our garage 3 weeks ago. We managed to catch it, get its band info & contact it's owner. When the owner showed, he said he only lived 8 miles away & would get it back in shape & try again. Two days ago, the pigeon has returned to our garage! I I detest and this is a business & the bands ate pricey. I also understand that this pigeon will not be returning to him on its own. We refuse to cage it & have built a box in the garage for nesting. Any other tips would be greatfly appreciated (feed, mite control, etc.) it is a super clean bird! We have bird seed & fresh water daily for it.
Thank you,
Anita

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Anita, and

! Pleased you joined us! You might try posting in the thread below for some advice. Good luck to you!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/52/pigeons-and-doves

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! Hope someone in the pigeons and doves forum can help you, good luck.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[drumstick diva]

How nice of you to take him in, very apparently he does not care for his owner. Just think he picked you

 

[amillion21]

Thank you for your replies. Our "guest" has flown off. I am glad I came across your website. Very informative.

Sincerely,
Anita