new pigeon on my hands

[banties11]

hi there, i had a pigeon who walked in through my front door 2 days ago and has stayed. i thought these birds found there way home? it's a homing pigeon but he/she walked in and went in every room of the house and has stayed. i'm honered with it's company and my cat and dog are not bothered by it or the other way around. i'm just interested to know if someone here might know why it's done it?

 

[nchls school]

No. Not crazy at all. Birds/pets can be quite compelling. Some of them capture the heart quickly. If you do find the owner perhaps they would be willing to sell him. As another post said, it is possible the owner will not want the bird back. A homer that can not return to its loft would not be desirable to a serious fancier of homing pigeons.

I do no know why, but I keep thinking about you and the pigeon. It seems to me that the bird has made its choice. You let it go at least once and t came back to you. Pigeons do not work on mindless instinct alone; they can make choices. Enjoy your new pet.

 

[nchls school]

well i have another update on my little feathered friend (kev) my partner arrived home, the next day i let Kev out for a fly and he never turned up :-( that was 4 days ago, so im guessing he's gone home, and was only meant to be with me while my partner was away. well i really enjoyed  his company and he was well fed. so how ever owns pigeons and if they don't come home straight away it could mean that they were on a mission to keep someone company please dont think they are no good, they were doing a great deed. xoxo miss you kev 

Sorry to read this. Consider getting a pigeon that will stay; one of my favorites are Indian Fantails.

 

[nchls school]

hi there, i had a pigeon who walked in through my front door 2 days ago and has stayed. i thought these birds found there way home? it's a homing pigeon but he/she walked in and went in every room of the house and has stayed. i'm honered with it's company and my cat and dog are not bothered by it or the other way around. i'm just interested to know if someone here might know why it's done it?

Not all homers have a strong homing ability. Most likely it's a young bird that was released and did not find its way home. At times his happens because the bird is tired out; don't be surprised if it leaves when it gets the chance. Check out the band-you may be able to locate the owner.

 

[banties11]

thanks for your reply. i took my feathered friend outside again yesterday and after sitting in my hands for a while he flu off. i miss him/her. but he wasn't mine to keep. i do hope he finds his way home. i'm guessing he just needed a rest for a few days and some food and water. i got rather attached to him, they are amazing creatures! i got a cuddle with him before he headed off. i'm sure he will be mighty pleased to get to where he's going. i am very honerd to have had the experience with him/her!

 

[banties11]

himmmmmm. ok my little pigeon friend has turned up again. he's outside. i guess he will come in when he's ready? he is sitting on the driveway is there a way i can coast it inside? as i dont want a cat to get him!

 

[nchls school]

himmmmmm. ok my little pigeon friend has turned up again. he's outside. i guess he will come in when he's ready? he is sitting on the driveway is there a way i can coast it inside? as i dont want a cat to get him!

From your earlier posts it sounds as though the pigeon is tame. Tame enough to just pick up? Or offer food with an open door. Maybe he will come in again. A large net?

 

[banties11]

he is back inside and is happy as Larry back in my study room. himmmmmm. i will have to find a cage to put him in i have sheets all over the place so he doesn't poop all over my furniture and carpet. i wasn't really prepared for his arrival but am so happy he's safe. i got my cuddle with him again hehehehe he really is gorgeous!

 

[nchls school]

he is back inside and is happy as Larry back in my study room. himmmmmm. i will have to find a cage to put him in i have sheets all over the place so he doesn't poop all over my furniture and carpet. i wasn't really prepared for his arrival but am so happy he's safe. i got my cuddle with him again hehehehe he really is gorgeous!

If you can, post a picture. Farm supply stores often carry wire rabbit cages that are not too expensive variety of sizes. They have to be assembled, but that's not too hard. We have FARM AND FLEET here in Wisconsin that carries many items that come in handy with pets and farm animals.

 

[banties11]

here is my new baby