Monica Stevens, Jameson’s Animal Rescue Ranch co-founder & CEO writes, “We are thrilled to have a pigeon aviary and sanctuary at Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch.  We look forward to sharing and educating our community about these gentle creatures who are smart, fascinating neighbors and make amazing rescue pets!  Thanks to Elizabeth and her team at Palomacy Pigeon rescue for the collaboration! #bethechange”

On August 26th, “dove release” surviving Homer pigeons Riley and Snowdrop and I visited Monica and her team at Jameson’s Animal Rescue Ranch in Napa to talk about pigeons, some of the most exploited and least served animals in the rescue community. We had a great meeting and agreed to work together to make a difference for these gentle birds. With Palomacy’s expertise and Jameson’s connections to potential aviary sites, we have an incredible opportunity to create beautiful homes that save pigeons’ lives and influence public perception at the same time. (See Aviaries for Wineries)

And so, in record time, we combined forces to build a big, beautiful, safe pigeon aviary at Jameson’s rescue ranch on September 7th! It was an epic effort for both organizations to mobilize all the necessary pieces in such a short turnaround (over the Labor Day weekend!) but that is exactly how urgent the need is for these birds. This is exactly the 911, lights and sirens response needed. Pigeons are bred, used, endangered and lost by hundreds of businesses and hobbyists throughout the Bay Area but Palomacy is the sole rescue dedicated to helping the victims and survivors lucky enough to be rescued alive. Their need is grossly underrepresented and more rescue help is profoundly needed. Thankfully, Jameson’s has pledged their support and already 16 beautiful pigeons are now home!

On Saturday, September 7th, Palomacy volunteers, Jameson’s staff & aviary builders Josette and Luis converged at the rescue ranch to install the pre-built aviary panels and settle 16 extremely lucky rescued pigeons in their new home!

You can learn all about Palomacy’s panel aviary design here. By pre-building identical 8 x 4 hardware-cloth-covered panels used for the floor, walls and ceiling, you can quickly and efficiently bolt together a strong, versatile aviary that can easily be expanded with additional panels or disassembled and relocated if needed. Jameson’s commissioned a 16 x 8 x 8 aviary (20 panels, 128 square feet) which is ideal for 16-24 pigeons. Should they ever want to enlarge it, Jameson’s could add 12 8 x 4 panels to the existing floor, sides and ceiling to double the size creating a 16 x 16 (256 square feet) enclosure! You can learn more about Palomacy volunteer Barna’s VIP pigeon feeders at www.galambtech.com and these closeable nest box fronts can be ordered from www.Jedds.com

While the building team worked on the enclosure, the bird team examined and weighed everybody and administered parasite preventatives inside and out. Palomacy recommends weighing and logging pigeons’ weights and providing preventative care against internal parasites with Moxidectin Plus and Ivermectin drops formulated for birds for external parasites at least twice a year.

Jameson’s commission of an aviary and adoption of 16 Palomacy-rescued pigeons not only saves their lives but greatly increases educational opportunities plus allows Palomacy to take in more birds waiting for rescue! The Jameson’s flock includes pigeons spanning the spectrum of exploitation from King pigeons Morningbell, Quantum, Fig, Clover and Buster bred for meat (squab); Homer pigeons Riley and Snowdrop, Fizz and Blanco bred, used and lost by the “dove release” business; pigeon racing survivors Carlie, Boo & Tupelo; “surplus” fancy pigeons Spanish Valenencia Figuritas Billy and Johnny Bravo and rescued and unreleasable feral Rock pigeons Spook and Beck.

Palomacy is deeply grateful to Jameson’s Animal Rescue Ranch for welcoming rescued pigeons as the newest residents to their sanctuary and for extending their compassion to include these most amazing and vulnerable beings. Learn more about Palomacy, contact Elizabeth about how you can help and watch for many exciting developments to come from our partnership for impact with Jameson’s Animal Rescue Ranch.