March 6, 2024
by Palomacy
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Guest Post by Marla Erickson Boyd It was one of the rainiest Februaries on record in the Sacramento Valley, and residents of the small semi-rural community of Rio Linda were bracing for the arrival of yet another “atmospheric river.” On … Continue reading
February 6, 2024
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jill McMurchy Winnie is a breed called an Oriental Frill (OF). These poor birds are in the class of breed called Owls. Owl pigeons have been bred to have large eyes and small beaks. Most owl pigeons … Continue reading
February 5, 2024
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Sindy Harris To start the new year, Churchill Downs, the horse racing track famed for hosting the Kentucky Derby, poisoned its flock of pigeons at the racetrack with avitrol-laced corn. This is a routine practice for this … Continue reading
January 13, 2024
by Elizabeth
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What Happened to the Bird of Peace? CALL TO PIGEONS 2023-2024 Guest Post by Elodie M. Richard My name is Elodie Richard, I am a French artist based in Central Florida. I am a mother of four rescued pigeons, Sada, … Continue reading
December 20, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Street to Sweet: Esther’s Rescue and the Power of Compassion
Guest Post by Dion Campbell Spotted huddling alone in a dreary doorway in bustling downtown San Francisco, a tiny, speckled pigeon faced an uncertain fate. Most of her delicate pink toes were being painfully strangled by tightly wound human hair, … Continue reading
December 18, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Six years ago, a pale little dove (now named Killer) flew down from the telephone wire outside my house and landed on my arm. He was tame and I was clueless. After feeding him on my front patio for three … Continue reading
October 15, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jill McMurchy Opal came to Palomacy through a local parrot store. From time to time people bring them pigeons and they immediately call me. They told me she seemed healthy, was eating well and active. But … Continue reading
October 14, 2023
by Shae
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Guest Post by Shae Irving If you asked a year ago whether I’d have a website for my artwork today, I would have said no. I would have said someday I might — when I have a meaningful subject, a body … Continue reading
September 25, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jill McMurchy Madame Puff Ball was found as a helpless stray and turned into Oakland Animal Services (OAS) unable to walk. While OAS accepts pigeons, has a beautiful, life-saving aviary, and helps a great many (unlike most … Continue reading
September 17, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Connecticut Animal Cruelty Statute Is “For the Birds”
Guest Post by Sindy Harris Content Warning: This post includes bird deaths. Connecticut state law has a broadly worded animal cruelty statute. Yet, at this time last year, that statute was simply overlooked by the New Haven Police Department and … Continue reading