Injured feral pigeon - need help!

[Qwerty3159]

He looks a bit pitched forward so yes I would shuffle him back so that his head is even with or slightly higher than his back end.
Their vent is right at the base of their tail just behind the legs you should be able to see it if you move the tail and spread the feathers a little bit.

 

[sophtoph]

OK, so Mr Pigeon wriggled out of his sling twice - the mischievous thing. So I gave up on it and went to put him back in the box and... I don't know whether he did it because he was just annoyed but... He stood up! I've also managed to contact a local "Animal Ambulance" charity, run by this lovely lady who takes in injured wildlife. I know she will take such good care of Mr Pigeon for me. I'm just sadly not confident enough to see him through a lengthy recovery. I want to do my best for him, which I feel should be finding him the best care I can. The lady who is taking him believes, as I do, that all life is precious and nothing is "just a pigeon". Thank you all so much for your indescribably kind support. Everyone else I know thinks I'm mad - including my husband haha! It's been a lovely journey, thanks xxxx

 

[biophiliac]

OK, so Mr Pigeon wriggled out of his sling twice - the mischievous thing. So I gave up on it and went to put him back in the box and... I don't know whether he did it because he was just annoyed but... He stood up! I've also managed to contact a local "Animal Ambulance" charity, run by this lovely lady who takes in injured wildlife. I know she will take such good care of Mr Pigeon for me. I'm just sadly not confident enough to see him through a lengthy recovery. I want to do my best for him, which I feel should be finding him the best care I can. The lady who is taking him believes, as I do, that all life is precious and nothing is "just a pigeon". Thank you all so much for your indescribably kind support. Everyone else I know thinks I'm mad - including my husband haha! It's been a lovely journey, thanks xxxx

You have done an excellent job taking care of this bird! Your decision to send him on to a wildlife rehab is also a good one. Thanks to you he will likely recover and be released. It has been my pleasure to make your acquaintance.

 

[CCUK]

OK, so Mr Pigeon wriggled out of his sling twice - the mischievous thing. So I gave up on it and went to put him back in the box and... I don't know whether he did it because he was just annoyed but... He stood up! I've also managed to contact a local "Animal Ambulance" charity, run by this lovely lady who takes in injured wildlife. I know she will take such good care of Mr Pigeon for me. I'm just sadly not confident enough to see him through a lengthy recovery. I want to do my best for him, which I feel should be finding him the best care I can. The lady who is taking him believes, as I do, that all life is precious and nothing is "just a pigeon". Thank you all so much for your indescribably kind support. Everyone else I know thinks I'm mad - including my husband haha! It's been a lovely journey, thanks xxxx

That is good news. You have done a great job with the care you gave given him so far. I'm sure he will make a full recovery, even with you I am confident he would be fine. All life is precious and should be given every chance.
Seeing as you are now a member here will you be thinking of getting some of your own? Just kidding! But it has been nice to meet you!

 

[backyard pigeons]

OK, so Mr Pigeon wriggled out of his sling twice - the mischievous thing. So I gave up on it and went to put him back in the box and... I don't know whether he did it because he was just annoyed but... He stood up! I've also managed to contact a local "Animal Ambulance" charity, run by this lovely lady who takes in injured wildlife. I know she will take such good care of Mr Pigeon for me. I'm just sadly not confident enough to see him through a lengthy recovery. I want to do my best for him, which I feel should be finding him the best care I can. The lady who is taking him believes, as I do, that all life is precious and nothing is "just a pigeon". Thank you all so much for your indescribably kind support. Everyone else I know thinks I'm mad - including my husband haha! It's been a lovely journey, thanks xxxx

You did awesome! I'm so glad you brought him in! Please jump in on the other pigeon threads of want to talk about pigeons

 

[Aunt Angus]

You. Are. Awesome.

 

[Qwerty3159]

You should be proud of yourself, you saved that bird's life.

Who knows, you might find in the future that you caught the pigeon sickness from him. I don't think I would have got into pigeons if it wasn't for an experience I had last year caring for a lost and injured racer and returning it home.

 

[cavemanrich]

Sooooo glad lil guy got rescued and recovered somewhat significantly. Eating and drinking was first step in recovery. You ALL gave such great advice, ..
Only thing that kept crossing my mind was CCUK's recovery Headquarters. only 395km

Spoiler: Map

 

[CCUK]

Sooooo glad lil guy got rescued and recovered somewhat significantly. Eating and drinking was first step in recovery. You ALL gave such great advice, ..
Only thing that kept crossing my mind was CCUK's recovery Headquarters. only 395km

Spoiler: Map

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Just a short drive!

 

[Kris5902]

You did superbly in his care, and I’m glad you were able to find someone to finish his rehab off. I’m sure his recovery will be very much due to the fine care and attention you were able to give him in the beginning. Many wouldn’t take the time or put in the effort. You’re a kind and wonderful human!