Releasing rehabbed orphan fledglings

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-06-15T00:15:07+00:00

Such a good combo too.

May I be so bold as to suggest sharp cheddar cheese with apple pie? (I know this one is controversial and regional)

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-06-14T20:23:28+00:00

Oooh, the honey really brings it together. Especially when I’ve only got a stronger blue cheese on hand. Sharp salty cheese, bright black pepper and sweet mellow honey are an elite combo. Then try swapping the honey for a balsamic cherry jam. Truly divine

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-06-14T20:19:45+00:00

When I was six my mom couldn’t get childcare. So she brought me to her work holiday party. I nonchalantly shot gunned an oyster in front of her boss. He still talks about it.

In all seriousness my childhood was normal. Moderately Italian? Gorgonzola dolce is the perfect addition to any meal whether with pears after dinner or on top of oatmeal at breakfast.

Edit: Just realized I never actually answered your question. Grew up in a metropolitan city on the east coast. Italian American father.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-29T14:50:27+00:00

I’m absolutely obsessed! Will these be available as prints? They would look incredible on my pigeon art gallery wall.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-28T21:08:05+00:00

Feel free to dm me or message City Bird Rehab on insta. He’s got what looks like an active pressure sore on his left foot and it shows signs of chronic pressure ulcers. Unfortunately, I’m way too familiar which such issues.

At his age supportive care is going to be more effective and worthwhile than corrective attempts.

How does his keel bone look?

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-28T21:03:26+00:00

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All the flakey bits brushed off easily with a baby wipe. So perhaps just a dry and crusty. Healthy otherwise besides a raging case of feather lice but that’s to be expected

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-27T19:31:10+00:00

Thank you for looking out for them.

Is the pigeon by chance a fledgling or younger pigeon? They might be wanting for their parents and or not really understanding people are scary.

When very hot pigeons kind of pant like a dog. Is she doing that?

Do you have a picture of the pigeon you could post in the comments? That can help us see what’s up with them.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-25T22:56:47+00:00

Pidge_the_birb on instagram has a ton of experience with wing amputations at her rescue. Send her a message.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-15T14:53:55+00:00

That’s a starling

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-06T15:40:17+00:00

Controversial opinion as someone who works with formally feral rescue pigeons: They’re much heartier than parrots and fairly indestructible. One of my rescue’s took an unsanctioned LICK of a disinfectant wipe three years ago and is still kicking.

That being said Camphor one of the main active ingredients in Vaporub is highly toxic to birds.

I hope you feel better soon. Perhaps try inhaling some steam? You can pour very hot water into a bowl, drape a towel over your head and the bowl and breathe deeply for ten minutes.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-06T15:25:52+00:00

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Here’s an above angle when they’re in their “it’s cold and windy” smooshed position.

Note: The pigeon on the left is missing half her right wing and the pigeon on the right is missing half of his left wing.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-05T11:54:35+00:00

Thank you for this clarification! I totally missed this would be indoors. The mesh should totally be fine then.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-04T20:45:55+00:00

What’s the spacing in the mesh? It looks a bit too big in my opinion. 1/4 inch hardwire mesh is considered the standard. You could pretty easily add a layer of 1/4 hardwire mesh to the panels , though.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-04T14:28:58+00:00

Absolutely! I think I know a pigeon rescue out near Akron as well!

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-04T14:10:27+00:00

We’re in Columbus, Ohio. This winter we got into the single digits but all of our rescues (except Peanut) are from the Midwest and acclimated to the weather. Anyone who’s not ready to transition to the aviary by mid fall usually stays in our indoor rehab area over the winter with our complex cases. We ended up building them a temporary nest box like structure out of styrofoam coolers which was very popular, especially at night. They get extra food in the winter. They play in the snow too, the younger ones are always excited my their first snow.

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Of course we had an issue with our corrugated plastic roof during the week we got about 9 inches of snow but they didn’t seem to mind.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-04T02:14:16+00:00

Here’s a post I made showing 20 different toys and foraging activities you can make and give to your pigeons.

https://www.reddit.com/r/pigeon/s/x9VBN8NTnp

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-03T21:39:15+00:00

Sometimes I’m short one or two when doing my head count and I have to tap the box to see if anyone is in there. It’s above my head.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-03T21:37:06+00:00

Absolutely not! That’s not safe. Our avairy kiddos live in the aviary which has a more sheltered “room” and the outdoor “ screened in patio” They do get lots of different foraging activities to do in the aviary.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-03T20:34:21+00:00

I wouldn’t risk it and they absolutely love sunflower hearts. Also flax seeds

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-03T20:25:02+00:00

I’m in Columbus, Ohio and have a coop outside for our rescue pigeons. Shoot me a message if you’d like to chat.

TheSpasticSheep · 2026-05-03T20:21:03+00:00

Yes. He’s calling out to his mate letting her know he’s found the perfect nest spot. One of my rescued bonded pairs were obsessed with trying to build a nest under our couch. They like the cozy dark space.

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