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Today is a very special day

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Four years ago today my husband and I adopted a very special little pigeon. Little did we realise the impact this pigeon would have on our lives. We had no idea and no warning, so when the little pigeon showed us how special he was, we weren’t prepared for how swiftly he’d become an integral part of our family. … I am, of course, talking about our darling Elmo. He came to us desperately needing a new home – a home living with people, not in an aviary with pigeons. Elmo has special requirements due to his less than pigeon-like upbringing. He requires a person to bond with, to love.

Four years ago Elmo was 8 years old, which obviously means that this year Elmo is 12!!! We have made today, the date we adopted him, his hatchday. So please, everyone who knows and loves Elmo, please wish him a very happy hatchday!

Happy Hatchday, darling Elmo!!!! xxxx

For those of you who have pigeons who are in their 20′s I know 12 years of age is still considered young. Sometimes Elmo looks like an old man to me, other times he looks like a baby. I cannot imagine all the things he’s seen in his 12 years. With us, Elmo has a sheltered life and is loved and is free to give his love without any restrictions. And boy, does he give his love!

Every day we are reminded of the love a pigeon is capable of. People may scoff at the idea of a pigeon in love, but when you observe them you can clearly see how deeply pigeons can feel. I don’t subscribe to the thought that animals only act out of instinct. I dare you to watch our videos of Elmo (and Georgie) and not be amazed: Pigeons as Pets YouTube channel

But I digress – today is about celebrating Elmo!

Thinking of what would be the best way to spoil Elmo today, I bought him his favourite treats: pine nuts and sunflower hearts. The only other present I know Elmo would love is lots of attention and love, which he gets every day anyway, so we’ll have to try harder today to give him extra!

Hatchday celebrations with little glasses filled with seed. The rest are in a jar for Elmo to raid when he wants:

Elmo doesn’t look impressed with his party hat:

Georgie definitely doesn’t appreciate her clown hat:

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22 Responses to “Today is a very special day”

Rossi Pigeon on November 20, 2012 2:56 pm
Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday Elmo, From all of us in the Warrington Flock….
vaishali on November 20, 2012 4:48 pm
Oh My God ! Its Elmo’s Birthday !!! Dont know why I always keep thinking that its on 22nd Nov.. or his first pic was taken on 22nd Nov ? Nyways.. Happpppyy Birthdayyy Elmo !!!! ….. You and Georgie are the cutest pigeons ever.. Also, many people like me get tremendous happiness and joy watching your videos.. so I think its a perfect day to Thank you for that.. Have a wonderful Birthday !! <3 <3 <3 .. coo coo coo coo coo coo……
Cara Louise on November 20, 2012 6:32 pm
Lovey-Dove sends his very best wishes for a Happy Hatchday to Elmo, and of course sweet greetings to Georgie too!
Neil on November 20, 2012 8:39 pm
Happy hatchday Elmo! I love the little party hats too
Revati on November 20, 2012 9:14 pm
Thank you, Rossi!!
Revati on November 20, 2012 9:15 pm
Thank you, Vaishali!! Elmo has been spoilt today (as usual) and is loving all the attention he’s getting from everyone online.
Revati on November 20, 2012 9:16 pm
Thank you, Cara and Lovey-Dove!
Revati on November 20, 2012 9:16 pm
Thank you, Neil!!
Frank on November 20, 2012 9:58 pm
Yay Elmo! Alright! You’re awesome buddy! Hugs!
Kat on November 21, 2012 12:38 am
Happy Hatchday, Elmo! Both your babies are looking good!
Tamcra on November 21, 2012 1:41 am
A very happy b’day from Prospero and all the other pigeons of my balcony, Elmo!
Donna Smith on November 21, 2012 5:11 am
OH MY these pictures of the ” Hatch Day Party” are PRICELESS !!! I feel like I was there !!! Georgie you look adorable in that clown hat even though you didn’t like it, and Elmo looks wonderful in his birthday hat!!! What a wonderful story of elmo getting his ” Forever Home”. I am SO happy that I got to share in his Hatch Day/ Birthday party !! I love you Elmo and Georgie, and lots of love to all of you in that very happy home from me and my FLOCK!!! <3 <3 <3
Revati on November 21, 2012 1:18 pm
Thanks, Frank, I’ll pass the message to Elmo!
Revati on November 21, 2012 1:18 pm
Thank you, Kat!
Revati on November 21, 2012 1:18 pm
Thank you, Tamcra. Your pigeons are lovely!
Revati on November 21, 2012 1:19 pm
Thank you, Donna!! Some people may think me a bit mad for celebrating a pigeon’s birthday, and Elmo may not know the difference between days, so I do it mainly that other people may celebrate with us around the world.
ara on November 23, 2012 6:08 pm
happy happy happy belated birthday to Elmo! ! ! ! WOW 12 years.
Those tiny hats are so unbelievably cute.
Eddie on November 23, 2012 8:11 pm
OMG, Happy Hatchday Elmo from Eddie :*
Revati on November 24, 2012 2:48 pm
Thank you, Ara!!!
Revati on November 24, 2012 2:48 pm
Thank you, Eddie!!
Anchie on November 26, 2012 2:34 am
OH MY GOD!!! I missed it! I missed it!!!

Dear, no dearest Elmo! Happy Hatchday sweetheart! May all your little pigeon dreams (seeds, seeds and more seeds) come true! May your family do well and always be with you so you don’t feel alone. May your life be happy and healthy. Never stop bringing us joy, our dear fellow, you’re so small but your spirit is endless, so is our love to you!!!!!!!!!
Revati on November 27, 2012 2:59 pm
Hi Anchie, thank you for your hatchday wishes!!

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