July 1, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Cher Ami: The Pigeon Who Saved 200 Men
Guest Post by Julia Gneckow Pigeons are completely devoted to their families and most have an extraordinary ability to ‘home’ back to them, a trait we’ve utilized all over the world for thousands of years. Pigeons relayed the results of … Continue reading
June 12, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Life Finds a Way, Guest Post by Jill McMurchy
My small aviary, already at its limit but doing fine, went from eight birds to twelve within the span of two days. How? Oops babies. Two couples, two eggs each = four new beings. Being quite involved in Palomacy since … Continue reading
May 11, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Sunshine Makes a Difference
Guest post by Laura Lee Sunshine took our world by storm. On a frigid Canadian winter’s day, Sunshine was rescued by our special friend Bob. How something so sweet could be found alone in a garbage can, I will never … Continue reading
March 11, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Leroy’s Story- Guest Post by Cathy W.
Leroy Jenkins came into my life in November of 2014. I found him huddled in a corner at my office complex, unable to fly, miles away from food or water and alarmingly vulnerable to some of the busiest traffic in the … Continue reading
February 9, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Aubrey & Hedwig- Guest Post by Sarah Wilson
When I first found Aubrey, she was shivering, hungry and scared, trapped by some neighbors beneath a laundry basket. It was a warm Wednesday evening in Downtown Los Angeles and my roommate and I were on our way to pick … Continue reading
November 12, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Holly’s Story- Guest Post by Candy Cross
Holly’s story starts in the home that I share with my husband, three cats and two dogs. My name is Candy and I can honestly say that prior to this event, I had no strong emotions for pigeons… Charly is … Continue reading
October 8, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Adopting Clementine- Guest Post by Xavier Heydt
Within the first week I welcomed Clementine, a young rescued King Pigeon, into my home, she (we think she’s female, time will tell) had already become so much a part of my life that I can’t imagine her not being … Continue reading
July 31, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Awesome Blossom, Guest Post by Alice Finney
Blossom came to my house by way of suggestion from MickaCoo volunteer Cheryl Dickinson. See, one of my pet pigeons, Mr. Stinker, whom I love very much, had been without a mate and very sad and lonely since his girlfriend, … Continue reading
July 11, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on A Home Fit for a King: A Guest Post by Donut & Mia Skillern
Donut- age 3 months, as told to Mia, Hi! I’m Donut, a young King pigeon. I was bred to be meat (squab) and when I was barely a month old, I was plucked from my life with my parents and … Continue reading
October 5, 2012
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Accidental Pigeon People: A Guest Post by Jane Shaffer
It all began in mid-August of 2011. Annye and I were standing out on our back porch, enjoying a beautiful San Francisco day, when we saw neighbor Ana walking slowly up the backstairs toward us. The way she was walking…so … Continue reading