October 17, 2014
by Elizabeth
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How Do I Hold a Pigeon? Palomacy adopter & volunteer Jill demonstrates how to hold, pet and make friends with a pigeon. (And gets told off at the end by Opal the demo pigeon!) No bird likes being “caught” but, … Continue reading
October 25, 2013
by Elizabeth
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How Do Pigeons’ Feet Get Injured? Anyone who watches urban pigeons has probably noticed birds with injured or missing toes and feet. One of the most common problems that feral pigeons have is something we call “stringfoot.” Pigeons need twigs, … Continue reading
October 3, 2013
by Elizabeth
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What Do I Do If I Find an Injured Pigeon or Dove? If you find a pigeon or dove that needs help, pick the bird up (with your bare hands is fine, they won’t hurt you and you won’t hurt … Continue reading
September 26, 2013
by Elizabeth
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I Live Outside the Bay Area — Can I Still Adopt? There are pigeons and doves everywhere in need of homes and Palomacy encourages local adoption. If you are out of the Northern California area, complete our online application and … Continue reading
August 16, 2013
by Elizabeth
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Basics of Preventive Care for Pigeons and Doves Providing your bird with a good diet, adequate sunlight (unfiltered by glass), and sufficient space and opportunity for exercise are the basics of insuring good health for your pigeons or doves. In … Continue reading
May 28, 2013
by Elizabeth
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Nutritional Recommendations for Pigeons & Doves In addition to a high-quality seed diet, there are a few things I feel are crucial to maintaining optimal bird health. The first is a good multivitamin/multimineral supplement, containing calcium and vitamin D3. Indoor … Continue reading
May 3, 2013
by Elizabeth
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What are Pigeon Pants? Rescued, unreleasable pigeons (of which there are so many) make great indoor pets. They are smart, good natured, easy going and quickly learn household routines. They bring lots of fun and happiness to your life. Pigeons, … Continue reading
April 1, 2013
by Elizabeth
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Rescued, unreleasable pigeons (of which there are so many) make great indoor pets. They are smart, good natured, easy going and quickly learn household routines. They bring lots of fun and happiness to your life. Pigeons, with a little … Continue reading
February 13, 2013
by Elizabeth
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Racing Pigeon Hanging Around- What Should I Do? Dear MickaCoo, I am hoping you can help me with what I should or should not do, who I can contact, etc. I have called our local animal shelter and was told … Continue reading
October 7, 2012
by Elizabeth
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Feeding pigeons and doves Palomacy recommends these elements for proper pigeon and dove nutrition: Professionally formulated, nutritionally balanced food plus a multivitamin and mineral supplement. For pigeons: For doves: Base diet (seed or pellets) Pigeons and doves do best when meal … Continue reading