September 30, 2015
by Elizabeth
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If I had my way, there would be no pet pigeons or doves. They would all be wild and free. I don’t believe that birds should be domesticated, bred and used by people for any reason. But, because people do … Continue reading
September 4, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Life-saving, Game-changing Partnership for King Pigeons
Look at the amazing aviary you helped to create! Remember the crowdfunding campaign that we organized to help Animal Place begin helping King Pigeons? Thanks to your support, our efforts have finally succeeded! Animal Place, one of the oldest … Continue reading
August 5, 2015
by Elizabeth
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While our adopters love their pigeons and doves, it is not easy getting the birds adopted. Many people would be thrilled to have a backyard aviary but most don’t know how to go about creating one and buying pre-made enclosures … Continue reading
July 21, 2015
by Elizabeth
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Why “Dove Releases” Are Cruel Warning: Includes graphic photos showing what happens to “released doves”. When you hear about a “dove release” or “wedding doves”, it usually means that Homing Pigeons, selectively bred to be all white, small and dove-like, … Continue reading
July 21, 2015
by Elizabeth
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Warning: Includes graphic photos showing what happens to “released doves”. When you hear about a “dove release” or “wedding doves,” it usually means that Homing pigeons, selectively bred to be all white, small and dove-like, were rented so as to … Continue reading
July 13, 2015
by Elizabeth
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Palomacy Facebook Group (Join for help) Pigeon & Dove Friendly Rescues USA (Partial list) What to Do If You Cannot Keep Your Bird(s) The best way Palomacy can help is if you join our Palomacy Facebook Group to crowdsource quick help. (Post a … 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
March 16, 2015
by Elizabeth
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Unfortunately, pigeon racing is a hobby that is deadly to the birds used. Racing hobbyists strive to selectively breed or purchase champions. They control every aspect of care in an effort to increase their chances of winning. Pigeon racers then … Continue reading
November 17, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Can Pigeons Live With Chickens? Can Doves Live With Pigeons?
Can Pigeons Live With Chickens? Can Doves Live With Pigeons? We are often asked, Can pigeons (or doves) live with chickens? Or, Can doves live with pigeons? While pigeons or doves can live get along with chickens 95% of the … Continue reading
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