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Post by wildlifefriendly on May 21, 2011 19:37:05 GMT
This chap or chapess arrived a couple of days ago, we think it was hit by a car. When it first arrived it was on an upstairs windowsill, it then moved to the downstairs windowsill, now it is on the ground. It can fly but hasn't bothered since the OH has given it a bowl of water and bought it its own food. I believe tonight it will become fox fodder. I'm practicing the full sympathy bit because the OH will be so upset   |
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Post by Cherry on May 21, 2011 19:42:28 GMT
It may pull through. I have a limping pigeon, so it looks different and I have got to know it. It has been more that three years in the front garden. It flies and had a partner and nest, so it enjoys its life.
We will look forward to tomorrow.
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Post by steve on May 21, 2011 20:02:11 GMT
I nursed one back to health that had a broken leg and wing, called it Walter ;D it was with us for years
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Post by wildlifefriendly on May 21, 2011 20:55:56 GMT
I did suggest catching it and putting it in the strawberry cage where it would be safe but the OH is convinced if the pigeon keeps still the fox won't find it  He hasn't named it yet (thankfully) although he has downloaded designs for pigeon houses. He has never grasped 'survival of the fittest' |
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Post by grindle on May 22, 2011 4:18:28 GMT
well I hope it survived the night after all the trouble he's gone to  |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on May 22, 2011 5:38:16 GMT
It is still alive, the OH topped up its water and gave it some more food. He thinks the pigeon is a she. |
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Post by Cherry on May 22, 2011 5:44:35 GMT
I am pleased.
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Post by merlin on May 22, 2011 5:53:30 GMT
I nursed one back to health that had a broken leg and wing, called it Walter ;D it was with us for years Arh ! that will ensure you a place in Heaven.......if you don't mind being 'couped' up ;D |
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Post by Louise on May 22, 2011 6:04:49 GMT
Let's hope that yours can return to health like Steve's did, WF  |
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Post by Geranium on May 22, 2011 8:11:05 GMT
I hope so too, Wf - but I wouldn't be sympathising if it was a rook!  |
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Post by grindle on May 22, 2011 12:32:29 GMT
that's good news, he's probably going to become a 'homing' pidgeon after all this TLC ;D
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Post by Tel on May 22, 2011 16:53:01 GMT
The next job on WFs agenda, building a hut for OHs pigeons. |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on May 22, 2011 17:46:43 GMT
If the weather forecast gives rain I'll build it some sort of shelter, I'm just too soft It is looking rather sweet hiding by the agapanthus.  |
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Post by Cherry on May 22, 2011 18:16:03 GMT
My limping pigeon was taking small sticks to the nest today. Do both sexes build the nest? I have no idea if it is a m. or f.
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Post by steve on May 22, 2011 18:46:21 GMT
That would be the female...the male just watches |
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He hasn't named it yet (thankfully) although he has downloaded designs for pigeon houses. He has never grasped 'survival of the fittest' 
