Pigeon Talk

[cavemanrich]

Tipping hats to the Magnet. I tried my best,,

 

[Serin]

I ordered a new enclosure for Rosie. The 30 x 18 inch bird cage I have her in is pitifully small for her, Olive's is twice the size and Rosie is considerably taller/longer so she is quite cramped. After shopping around for something big, looking at rabbit cages and dog crates, I found a solution that would provide even more room for about half the price in a mesh cat playpen. It's 45 inches across and 24 inches tall. They sold a 61 inch wide jumbo version and I was very tempted but it would take up a full half of the room I have available for it and would be just a bit much.

I think this will work very well, and the small mesh will keep in feathers and seeds so I can vacuum it out without them getting all over the floor. It's also soft, so she can flap around and not hurt herself as she is a lot flightier than Olive.

Photo attached is from Amazon not me but it shows the size. Top and bottom unzip and it has a front door. I could even set it in the garden, it comes with stakes, and let one or both birds peck around the grass without being eaten while I'm out gardening.

 

[biophiliac]

I ordered a new enclosure for Rosie. The 30 x 18 inch bird cage I have her in is pitifully small for her, Olive's is twice the size and Rosie is considerably taller/longer so she is quite cramped. After shopping around for something big, looking at rabbit cages and dog crates, I found a solution that would provide even more room for about half the price in a mesh cat playpen. It's 45 inches across and 24 inches tall. They sold a 61 inch wide jumbo version and I was very tempted but it would take up a full half of the room I have available for it and would be just a bit much.

I think this will work very well, and the small mesh will keep in feathers and seeds so I can vacuum it out without them getting all over the floor. It's also soft, so she can flap around and not hurt herself as she is a lot flightier than Olive.

Photo attached is from Amazon not me but it shows the size. Top and bottom unzip and it has a front door. I could even set it in the garden, it comes with stakes, and let one or both birds peck around the grass without being eaten while I'm out gardening.

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I bet that will work nicely.
Since you keep birds in the house, I'd like your advice on the non-stick electric skillet I normally use for cooking. I feel like I can't use it while raising babies inside because I know non-stick coatings can kill birds. Is this true? Would I be able to just put the birdies outside, cook, and bring them in an hour or so later? When I had Doo or another one indoors I ended up eating mostly carry-out.

@biophiliac
Did it happen in front of your home on the street, they like to pick up miscellaneous grit ETC.
Any ideas on getting them to choose the sidewalks over the streets
Maybe throw some grains on the sidewalks

Thanks Caveman. Yes it was in front of the building where there is a 4-way stop. They always go there and it's something specific they like(It is where the pavement is old and cracked and gravel accumulates) so I really don't think they could be lured by seeds. I think the stop sign makes it more dangerous than if cars just passed by. Sometimes drivers see them and stop, waiting for them to move...and once the car is stopped, they see no reason to move away. I feel this makes them less fearful of cars. They spend so much time there after flying that I'm lucky more haven't been hit...they usually manage to get out of the way. I'm always worried when I see them there, but if I chase them up they just come right back.

 

[CCUK]

Lost my best cockbird today - hit by a car. Now I will have to finish raising his babies....RIP Leoti

Oh no. I'm sorry bio. That really sucks. How old are his babies?

 

[CCUK]

These are his youngsters....
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They look sweet. I shouldn't have thought it will be long before they can start fedding themselves.

 

[CCUK]

Tipping hats to the Magnet. I tried my best,,

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Airbnb defo!!

 

[biophiliac]

Oh no. I'm sorry bio. That really sucks. How old are his babies?

Thanks CCUK. Hatched Jul 10. I just realized the flock raiser pellets I have are over a year old ... do you think there's enough nutrition left in them? I do add nutritional yeast and a dab of peanut butter for flavor.

 

[biophiliac]

Sorry to hear that... hope his babies do well and carry on his legacy!

Thank you.

 

[biophiliac]

Thanks CCUK. Hatched Jul 10. I just realized the flock raiser pellets I have are over a year old ... do you think there's enough nutrition left in them? I do add nutritional yeast and a dab of peanut butter for flavor.

@CCUK I'm talking about using them for a blended formula w/water....

 

[CCUK]

Thanks CCUK. Hatched Jul 10. I just realized the flock raiser pellets I have are over a year old ... do you think there's enough nutrition left in them? I do add nutritional yeast and a dab of peanut butter for flavor.

I'm not sure to be honest. Is mum still feeding them? If she is it may be worth leaving them and see how they grow. If they're not getting enough food from mum then I'd be helping her out. As for the flock raiser could you get a fresh small bag to hand in case you need it? The peanut butter sounds a good idea to help supplement.