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  1. Happy incubating!
  2. Valentine present
  3. Motion sickness in pigeons
  4. When it snows…
  5. Cooing fancy pigeons
  6. Dora and co
  7. Amazing support!
  8. Under attack
  9. Incubation time!
  10. Davey pigeon in care
  • BirdWear - Custom made nappies/diapers for pigeons and chickens.
  • Matilda's List - An international list and directory of pigeon friendly veterinarians and rehabbers.
  • MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue - A division of Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue dedicated to the rescue of doves and pigeons in the San Francisco Bay area.
  • People for the Preservation of Pigeons - A blog that supports pro-pigeonism, strives to eliminate pigeon persecution and prejudice, and promotes the positive portrayal of pigeons in society.
  • Pigeon & Pet Chat - A forum where members can discuss all things about pigeons; whether they are pet pigeons, wild pigeons, fancy or homing pigeons.
  • 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 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 Loft - A blog about the Iranian High Flyer pigeon breed, as well as an informative site about pigeons and their keeping as pets.
  • Pigeon Madness - A blog following a breeding pair and their babies, as well as other information about pigeons.
  • Pigeon Protection - Website aiming to provide accurate information about pigeons and pigeon control in all its forms and to prevent pigeons from suffering and dying as a result of human actions based on misinformation.
  • 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.
  • Project PigeonWatch - Project by Cornell Lab of Ornithology that is involved in observing the behaviour and colour morphs of feral pigeon populations for scientific research.
  • Rescue Report - Wonderful blog about fostering and adopting pigeons (from MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue).
  • SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) - US charity dedicated to stopping live pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania (amongst other campaigns).
  • The Pigeon Nest - A blog that features articles, information and the latest news about pigeons.
  • 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.
  • Wild Bird Fund's Blog - The blog for the non-profit organization that provides assistance for wild birds, including feral pigeons, in New York City.

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.

Pet or pest?
A brief view of pigeons as pets and as pests.

Elmo Bio

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Elmo pigeon

Elmo is a feral pigeon and hatched in 2000. He was found as a baby with paramyxovirosis which he recovered from but was left with permanent damage (such as balance problems and inability to fly properly). He was living indoors with a lady and became imprinted on humans, craving their attention.

In 2008 Elmo was brought to a wildlife rescue centre for rehoming after his owner was unable to continue to look after him.

Due to his unique nature Elmo had to be rehomed to a household that could give him the attention and care he needed. Prior to being taken to the rescue centre attempts had been made to rehome him in an aviary with other pigeons, however, he became very distressed in that situation. Thankfully the rescue centre knew we had another pigeon in our home at the time and asked us if we could take Elmo too. It didn’t take us long to say yes!

Elmo doesn’t like other pigeons at all – he is completely imprinted to humans – and has bonded to Richard.

Author: Revati