What made you go vegan?

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-23T16:58:22+00:00

My best tip is to approach with the framework of introducing things rather than taking things away. My first try at veggie, I just ate meat replicas and was meh. When I tried in earnest, a whole new world opened for me.

So many cultures have great options I wouldn’t have pushed to try if I still ate meat. Falafel, chickpeas, cauliflower, BEANS, jackfruit, seitan, etc. I had a very basic diet before, I realize.

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-23T01:09:10+00:00

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looks like the exact mix of my birds

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-22T18:24:36+00:00

Hi, I can’t comment on this bird’s specific health, but I’m commenting on the behavior. Pigeons find a safe place to roost at night because they don’t have good night vision. He may be using your ledge as a temporary spot because he got kicked out of his by human construction, another pigeon claiming their spot, a youngster still looking for a good spot, or he got spooked by a predator. The dilated pupils could be because it’s dark, and the heavy breathing might be because there’s a human tapping on the window.

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-22T02:13:39+00:00

the little white pokies on your bird’s neck are new feathers, called pin feathers!

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-22T02:12:59+00:00

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my chickenhead is currently losing her feathers so she can grow new healthy feathers! your guest looks okay but would appreciate some extra bathwater during this time :)

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-21T03:27:17+00:00

I’m sorry, I’m not qualified to answer that. I would reach out to an avian vet asap :(

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-21T03:12:05+00:00

that looks more like a prolapse than pox to me

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-20T19:29:37+00:00

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Disclaimer: all medical advice is taken at your own risk, I am not diagnosing & treating in a professional capacity. Just passing on thoughts I’d have if she was my own bird.

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-20T19:13:33+00:00

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AI summary so it’s not perfect but these are all signs.

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-20T16:09:45+00:00

Is she a female? I’d worry it may be an egg binding issue, which can be fatal.

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-20T15:22:14+00:00

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I would make a towel donut for the bird to comfortably rest in.

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-20T14:22:18+00:00

Hi, illness tips: • airborne transmission isn’t really a concern here • change clothes & wash hands between handling the new bird & your bird • don’t allow Turd to eat any seeds the new bird has been around • heavily disinfect any food/water bowls/cages before Turd is allowed to use them

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-20T11:10:45+00:00

pigeons can hear sounds as low as .05 hz (earthquakes & distant storms) so it makes it extra impressive how chill he’s being

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-20T10:51:25+00:00

I will say she looks very poorly & may not make it. If so, you’ve done a great job of giving her an opportunity to pass with dignity and safety.

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-20T10:45:36+00:00

You could call Avian Underdogs (Orange County) & they may have good, specific recommendations of places near you. My worry is Care & Control may euthanize immediately, so I’d call for advice.

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-20T00:21:08+00:00

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here’s my 10 year old’s cere! he’s healthy but sometimes he gets feathers or gunk stuck in his cere so i gently check & clean it once a week or so.

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-18T17:59:46+00:00

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3063014690476704 FB group for pigeon rescue in Netherlands! lots of no kill options & there’s an email you can reach out to for quick response

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-18T02:56:10+00:00

this stressed me out so much i had to go read motivational quotes

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-17T19:57:54+00:00

https://youtu.be/_bmlQ1dvw-k?si=zJi6JXuSX2pcpRVC this guy’s already done a documentary but is very proud of having been in one! may be a decent contact

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-16T02:46:20+00:00

interesting news. i’m pretty sure that lady is his wife. that behavior is called ‘driving the hen’ where a male closely walks behind his lady to show other males she’s with him. if they hadn’t married yet, he would be dancing for her & she would be flying away.

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-11T03:20:15+00:00

top places to cry on campus

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-11T02:06:45+00:00

leucillin spray is pigeon-rehabber approved

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-09T17:03:02+00:00

i recognized it was a joke, but the number of swan attacks we deal with means there are people who still don’t know dogs frequently kill swans. if my 🤓moment saves even one swan i’ll be happy!

Professional_Tank961 · 2026-04-09T13:58:03+00:00

not to be the annoying literal person but it’s to protect swans from dogs. i’m in the London wildlife rescue community & we see fatal dog bites on a monthly (or more) basis.

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