new bird

got a new bird the other day
... don't tell the wife



left it resting for a couple of hours (shat everywhere - had to hose down the decking) - then let the hound out ... rapid departture :S

:huh:

have posted a query re mobile phone and got a few hits in a couple of hours

yet have posted this topic - new bird .... and got dozens of hits in no time laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

she's dumped me anyway, haven't seen her for 2 days

Was it tagged? I had a very tired racing pigeon land here a few years back. I put out some water and some food but the chickens chased it away. I Googled the tag and it was registered in Wales. I can't identify that bird.

yes she had rings on both legs, and was in top condition,
assumed she was just resting after a long race,
but was a bit concerned in case the local chavs cats got to her and either curried her,
or sold her into the sex trade
but looks like she made it

While feral pigeons are a nuisance and verminous ringed ones are another story.

Pigeons make great pets so if you rescue one it's an option as when they are injured they are usually put down by the breeders as do vets (who charge a fortune to do it). They sh1t when they eat so control when it eats or buy genuine pigeon nappy holders. I kid you not, they can be very loving and tremendous pets, full of character. Extremely quiet, they coo when happy; it is a bit like a cat's purring.