Pigeon Bulletin Board?

[Kiki]

I built it ...

It's very cute!

 

[biophiliac]

It's very cute!

Several upgrades were added to the nests I built after this first one -
a) took a dremal grinder to scuff up the slippery surface of the bowl.
b) added more tobacco stem pieces to cover bare center seen in this nest.

The slippery surface is of concern re leg issues. I would like to switch out nest bowls but I'm afraid to disturb these parents who are really doing well so far!

 

[Kiki]

Several upgrades were added to the nests I built after this first one -
a) took a dremal grinder to scuff up the slippery surface of the bowl.
b) added more tobacco stem pieces to cover bare center seen in this nest.

The slippery surface is of concern re leg issues. I would like to switch out nest bowls but I'm afraid to disturb these parents who are really doing well so far!

'a' is very smart!

 

[biophiliac]

'a' is very smart!

Oh and...
c) drilled 5 small ventilation holes like the expensive bowls have..

 

[Kiki]

Oh and...
c) drilled 5 small ventilation holes like the expensive bowls have..

 

[cavemanrich]

@KikisGirls
When are you going to build your loft,,,,??? I know the viewing must be kicking in some sort of pigeon math inside.

 

[biophiliac]

@KikisGirls
When are you going to build your loft,,,,??? I know the viewing must be kicking in some sort of pigeon math inside.

She just gonna claim the ferals are hers like the ducks in the park.

 

[cavemanrich]

I'm scrambling to get some bands - I procrastinated figuring out the club social membership thing...

I know it means a lot for you to get some permanent bands,,,,,, Especially your FIRST BORN ,,,,
I have a mess of them, of course they are just generic with just Year, & Number. Don't have a sling shot strong enough to make them travel to DeForest. You may check with the Feed Store where you get Pigeon Seeds. In one store here in Chicago where most local fanciers buy their seeds, they do carry bands.
If all fails, then you can still place the snap on bands anytime for your own ID purposes. I used those on other leg for EZ Id. Blue for boys, and pink for girls. Of course ALL mine were like clone white. It made sorting easier. Yours may vary enough to be able to tell who is who.

 

[Kiki]

She just gonna claim the ferals are hers like the ducks in the park.

Yes!
I have a ton of pigeons already.

 

[biophiliac]

I know it means a lot for you to get some permanent bands,,,,,, Especially your FIRST BORN ,,,,
I have a mess of them, of course they are just generic with just Year, & Number. Don't have a sling shot strong enough to make them travel to DeForest. You may check with the Feed Store where you get Pigeon Seeds. In one store here in Chicago where most local fanciers buy their seeds, they do carry bands.
If all fails, then you can still place the snap on bands anytime for your own ID purposes. I used those on other leg for EZ Id. Blue for boys, and pink for girls. Of course ALL mine were like clone white. It made sorting easier. Yours may vary enough to be able to tell who is who.

Thanks - Yes I know I'm a snob about the bands even tho I'm not racing these birds. lol I do want to be traceable if someone comes across one of my flock. If I have to use clip-ons for these guys that will be ok, just want to be able to get my phone# on there somehow.

I texted the guy I bought the birds from and he is helping me join a club and maybe get some bands by Sunday.... .

And yes I am thankful for the colors and patters that let me tell them apart easily!