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  3. Elmo is 14 years old today! :)
  4. Georgie is 7 years old today! :)
  5. 100 years without the Passenger Pigeon
  6. Puddle bathing! :D
  7. The simple life
  8. “Is that pigeon pink?”
  9. In Loving Memory of Pidge
  10. Today is Pigeon Appreciation Day!!
  • Feral Pigeon Project - Research blog to answer some of the mysteries about feral pigeons.
  • Knitted Pigeons at Revati.co.uk - Buy a knitted pigeon from Revati
  • Matilda's List - An international list and directory of pigeon friendly veterinarians and rehabbers.
  • Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions - Organisation dedicated to the rescue of doves and pigeons in the San Francisco Bay area.
  • Pandemonium Aviaries - Organisation dedicated to preventing the extinction of targeted avian species through conservation and education.
  • Pigeon Aid UK - A site that provides advice for those who have picked up a sick, injured or baby pigeon and need guidance.
  • Pigeon and Dove Rescue - A website aimed at providing help for anyone that has rescued a pigeon or dove by providing details of pigeon friendly rescue centres, vets and guidance on how to care for orphaned, sick or injured pigeons.
  • Pigeon Angels - A forum dedicated to the support & care of all pigeons, feral or fancy, that find themselves in jeopardy.
  • Pigeon Blog - A bona fide urban pigeon telling it how it is for the pigeons of London.
  • Pigeon Control Advisory Service (PiCAS) - PiCAS specialises in the provision of non-lethal, holistic and sustainable bird control systems, which will result in a permanent reduction in bird numbers.
  • Pigeon Control Resource Centre (PCRC) - An online resource for anyone with a pigeon-related problem. All information and advice provided on the website is geared towards completely solving pigeon control problems by the use of humane and non-lethal control methods.
  • Pigeon Rescue Team (UK) - A group aiming to help and rescue pigeons in the area of London
  • Pigeon Tales - Interesting blog following the lives of a family of feral pigeons living with the author.
  • Pigeon-Talk - A global forum open to all pigeon lovers.
  • Rescue Report - Wonderful blog about fostering and adopting pigeons (from MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue).
  • Urban Wildlife Society - Their mission is to promote appreciation for all animals, particularly pigeons, that share the city and suburbs with humans. The website is filled with information and articles about inhumane pest control and offers advice on alternative measures.
  • Wild Bird Fund - Website for the non-profit organization that provides assistance for wild birds, including feral pigeons, in New York City.
  • Wing and a Prayer Bird Haven - Wild bird rescue centre and sanctuary in Norfolk, UK

Pigeon Rescue: people who can help
Links to various pigeon-friendly organisations, groups, rescue centres, and vets that can help with injured, ill or orphaned pigeons and doves.

The problem of chronic egg laying
Talking about the problem of continuous egg laying in birds (e.g. risks to health) and possible solutions.

Welfare of fancy pigeons
Discussing the genetic welfare problems of some fancy pigeon breeds.

How to tell if a pigeon is male or female
Explaining a bit about sexing pigeons.

The scoop on pigeon poop!
Are pigeon faeces dangerous to humans and can it be used as fertiliser?

Pet pigeons - what we mean
Explaining what we mean when we talk about keeping pigeons as pets. In brief: We mean keeping tame, imprinted or disabled pigeons that would not otherwise survive in the wild.

Feral pigeons and disease – do pigeons carry disease?
Do pigeons pose a threat to the public and your health. The quick answer is: No, they do not. Don’t believe me? Well, read the full article to find out.

Hand-rearing pigeons - right or wrong?
Controversial post on whether it is right to hand-rear a pigeon on its own and therefore potentially cause them to become imprinted on humans.

Invisible babies
Why we don’t normally see baby pigeons, their growth rate (photos included) and info on what to do if you find a baby pigeon.

Pigeon Rescue: what to do with injured, ill and orphaned pigeons
Information on what to do, as well as links to various sites about pigeon rescue.

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year!

2014 is going to be a fantastic year – I can feel it. :)

And what better way to spend the beginning of the new year than to take photos of your beloved animals. … Or attempt to, as is the case with me and my lovely pigeons. I don’t think I’ve managed to take a single clear, crisp photo of Elmo and Georgie. The light has either been too dim or they’ve moved or my camera pretends to be something other than a camera when I try to take a photo (I think it secretly wants to be a radio).

I was so hoping to show you some wonderful photos of my darling pigeons, but instead you shall gaze lovingly at the blurry shots of Elmo and Georgie. I know that you know they are wonderful pigeons with big personalities, but I would like to portray this through the medium of photography. I must try harder. And also to cure Georgie of her hatred of flashing lights (always a detriment when taking flash photography). And Elmo is so vain that as soon as he sees the camera he has to move about and dance to it. … I know what you’re thinking, “Excuses, excuses.” :)

So after all that, here are the first photos of Georgie and Elmo in 2014:

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6 Responses to “Happy New Year!”

  • Tamcra on January 8, 2014 8:58 pm

    Happy pigeon 2014 to Elmo and sweet Georgie!

  • Tenille Webster on January 9, 2014 8:41 am

    Hi. You don’t know me but I found your article regarding hand reared and imprinted pigeons through Google.  I decided to ask your advice. I own a ring neck dove at the moment which is only hand tame. But I am considering buying a young black tumbler pigeon in the next few weeks to hand feed and raise so that it is very friendly with people. And will probably be imprinted on me. I am a maniac animal person so it will live out its entire life with me until it dies no question.  But do you think on purposely hand raising it to imprint on us will be a bad decision in this circumstance? 

    Do you enjoy having imprinted pigeons? Or do you wish they were only tame? The idea of having an imprinted pet I have to admit interests me and I would love one. But I also don’t want to ruin it’s life? And possibly have it get depressed if I am unable to hang out with it from time to time through having a life of my own. 

    Thanks for any help and advice

    Tenille Webster

    P.S I own a large colony of rats several snakes. Couple dogs. Scorpions and a  Dove. So the burden of caring for animals is not new to me and I would rather live in a hovel or on the street than ever re home my animals. 

  • Gabrielle Chariton on January 9, 2014 11:32 am

    Georgie and Elmo are adorable and I love reading about their adventures. We also have a pet pigeon, Marvin, who my husband rescued as a two week old fledgling. He turned out to be a girl and lays us two beautiful eggs every month. They do make the most wonderful pets.

  • Revati on January 11, 2014 8:25 pm

    Thank you, Tamcra!!

  • Revati on January 11, 2014 8:26 pm

    Hi Tenille, thank you for contacting us. I have replied to your queries on facebook. :)

  • Revati on January 11, 2014 8:27 pm

    Hi Gabrielle, thank you for commenting. Marvin (Marvinitte? :) ) sounds like a lovely pigeon. How long have you had her?

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