I finally went to visit Dora, the other pigeon who used to live with us. Too long a time had passed since I last saw her, so I’m so happy to have seen her the other day at the wildlife rescue centre where she lives (Folly Wildlife Rescue). Sadly, something happened to her mate and he is unable to stand up properly, so he’s being cared for in the intensive care unit. And Dora is there with him for company and support. Pigeons pair for life and if one becomes ill or injured you should always try to keep the pair together or within sight so that they don’t pine for each other.
Dora’s mate, Pidge, is 20 years old this year (hatched in 1993) but we don’t know how old Dora is. When I visited her she seemed to recognise me – giving me the usual pecks and coos – and she was very attentive to Pidge, with gentle preening around his head. I’m praying that Pidge pulls through and regains full mobility so they can go back out into their aviary. Otherwise I may have to convince my other half to let me bring them home for permanent care. I’m sure we can fit a large cage in the corner that the second sofa currently sits in (unused!).
Beautiful Dora!
Gorgeous Pidge
Lovely couple
That is so sweet. Wow Pidge is 20!!! Impressive… Did you see his leg? Is it broken? Maybe he needs more calcium or dark leafy geens? I planted swiss chard for my pigeons and they loved it, as well as supplementing them with cuttle bone and calcium in their grit.
However, regarding Pidge, 20 is quite advanced…
Keep us posted of his progress.
Thank you,
Clara
Ohh ! I hope he recovers ! Such a handsome boy !
..I have always watched him cooing or courting in his videos so its very sad to see him sitting still.. 
.. My love and prayers to both of them..
It’s so wonderful to know that these sweeties are being respected and well taken care of. Good health, Pidge and kisses to you and Dora. : )
Hi Clara, I did have a look at Pidge, his legs are fine, it looks like some sort of pelvic injury or possibly arthritis. He can stand up but cannot really move his tail feathers up to balance, so something is wrong at the lower end. Pidge is receiving pain relief and other medication, as well as calcium, so hopefully it’ll all help. Pidge is a wonderful pigeon, liking humans as well as pigeons, and is always cooing and dancing to people, so it was very sad to see him immobile. I will keep tabs on his progress.
Hi Vaishali, thank you, we’re also praying he’ll recover. Pidge is a lovely boy and is always dancing to people, so I was very sad to see him struggle to stand up and coo to me when I visited them. But he’s in good spirits, not depressed, so hopefully he’ll recover soon.
Hi Jill, thanks for your message! We’re all praying Pidge recovers soon. Dora is a good mate and is keeping him in good spirits.
I really hope pidge recovers, They are both such nice birds
It is really good to know Pidge is getting such good care. I want to express my appreciation for your updates and kind words.
Have a pleasant evening..
Clara
Revati,
I’m wondering, maybe Pidge has arthritis in his hip. He’s pretty old. Just thinking about him…??
Clara
Hi again Clara, yes, the people at the wildlife hospital think it could be arthritis. I haven’t yet heard anything new but will be contacting them soon for an update.
Damn, I feel sorry for Pidge. Hope he gets well soon
Hi Eddie, thanks, we are all wishing Pidge well. I will visit them again soon and see how he is.
They both look good and I hope Pidge’s leg gets better soon!
Hi Kat, we hope so too! Thanks for commenting.