Here is the little pigeon. You can see that her left wing is drooping. It definitely looks broken and that makes me so sad. We found out that even though the pigeon looks adult-size, it is a baby by the way it "chirps." Adult pigeons "Coo," while baby pigeons "chirp." Also, contrary to popular belief pigeons do not spread human diseases. There is a little pigeon knowledge for you.
Last night we created a more suitable "home" for the birdy, made out of a plastic drawer and newspapers. We put the drawer in the bathtub with the curtain drawn so it could get a little privacy and not get to scared.
We also went to the pet store to get some wild bird seed, which she really enjoyed. We know we are a little insane for caring so much about a "nasty NYC pigeon," but it just breaks my heart to think of her being out on the street, not being able to fly, and being trampled by people.
Last night we created a more suitable "home" for the birdy, made out of a plastic drawer and newspapers. We put the drawer in the bathtub with the curtain drawn so it could get a little privacy and not get to scared.
We also went to the pet store to get some wild bird seed, which she really enjoyed. We know we are a little insane for caring so much about a "nasty NYC pigeon," but it just breaks my heart to think of her being out on the street, not being able to fly, and being trampled by people.
However, I really do hope we don't end up keeping her,
unlike Patrick, who has already researched birdcages and
how to train a bird to become a homing pigeon.
unlike Patrick, who has already researched birdcages and
how to train a bird to become a homing pigeon.
I love this story! How sweet that Pat had compassion on the pigeon. As much as you don't want to keep the pigeon (and I wouldn't either) it would be pretty cool to have a homing pigeon. Just think, instead of texting you could send sweet hand written notes!
ReplyDeleteDon't you ever feel insane for caring so much! There is no such thing. I love this. I hope we get to see the pigeon but before that I hope you can help it and that it gets better. A pigeon with a broken wing is just so sad. And I hope it doesn't have the same fate as the little Central Park mouse.
ReplyDeletePat needs to train this pigeon ASAP! I'm going to start writing little notes for the pigeon to come pick up and deliver to you.
ReplyDeleteHahahahahaha, homing pigeon!!!! Did I mention I find this totally awesome and hilarious?!! I love it. Can we come over and meet him? I hope you come up with an awesome name for him. And you should DEFINITELY train him to deliver notes to people. Loved Casey's idea. It would be just like the owls in Harry Potter, how exciting. :)
ReplyDeletehahaha I am DYING over "so it could get a little privacy" + the paparazzi shot of the bird in the tub!!
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