March 28, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Shelters’ Guide to Pigeon Rescuing & Rehoming DRAFT
Why can’t rescues rehome all the pigeons? We rescuers wish we could! We wish the size of the problem was manageable but it is not. The number of fanciers & hobbyists who breed, use & lose domestic pigeons far exceeds … Continue reading →
March 14, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Listen to Your Birds (Avian Underemployment)
Guest Post by Nicole Smith Big king man Mochi self-rescued in my in-laws’ backyard. They found him hanging out with the songbirds, eating corn off the ground. Chris and I took him in, and he soon became a permanent family … Continue reading →
February 26, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on UV Lighting for Companion Birds
Guest Post by Jiu Z Why do your indoor birds need special lighting? Birds need access to direct, full-spectrum UV (ultraviolet) light to be happy and healthy. Ideally, they’d get this through safe, protected outdoor time straight from the natural … Continue reading →
May 6, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Losing Norm
Rescue Hungry, injured and unable to fly, a lost racing pigeon sought help from a kind homeowner named Sandy, hanging around for days and looking at her with his big, smart eyes; shy and lonesome both at the same time. … Continue reading →
April 3, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How to Welcome Pigeons Into Your Life
If we had our way, there would be no pet pigeons. They would all be wild and free, not captive. Palomacy doesn’t believe that birds should be domesticated, bred and used by people for any reason. But, because people do … Continue reading →
February 15, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Emma & Ezra & Underemployed Pigeon Syndrome
Guest Post by Margaret Brooker With Additional Information by Elizabeth Young January 7, 2023 Update: While we see this most often in male pigeons, it does happen with females too so I am updating the term to Underemployed Pigeon Syndrome … Continue reading →
November 20, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on pHarmony: Match Making for Pigeons (& Doves)
By Miriam Hoyt with Elizabeth Young (If you’re new to pet pigeons or doves, please read this first.) Pigeons have an amazing capacity for love. When one of these big-hearted birds finds a mate, the bond between them is usually … Continue reading →
October 3, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How to DIY Make an Easy, Safe Pigeon or Dove Aviary
How Do I Get an Aviary? So many beautiful, unreleasable pigeons and doves need homes! Rescues like Palomacy develop homes for hundreds each year and, if the birds are to live outside, they need a big, predator and rodent-proof aviary. Getting … Continue reading →
September 6, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What’s the Difference Between Pigeons & Doves?
Guest Post by Nina Bohn Pigeon and Dove – the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, and often incorrectly. Both comprise the order Columbiformes, with over 300 species. Rather than delve into the technical and scientific names, let’s focus on the … Continue reading →
April 19, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What to Do (& Not Do) If You Find a Pigeon or Dove
If you find a pigeon or dove that appears to need help (weak, hurt, out of place, tame, domestic, etc.), they probably do. The first step is to pick up or catch the bird & bring them indoors to safety. … Continue reading →