March 14, 2026
by Elizabeth
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Hello, I’m Swan and this is Cooper, my husbird. We’re a very happy, loving and mellow couple. When you see one of us, the other will be close by. I’m a half Homer and half German Owl pigeon who came … Continue reading
November 18, 2025
by Elizabeth
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Life-Saving Partnerships “May I come to visit the birds?” Thanks to three very special partners — Kibble’s ‘n Gifts in Half Moon Bay, Andy’s Pet Shop in San Jose and Ploughshares Nursery in Alameda CA — the answer is … Continue reading
September 17, 2025
by Elizabeth
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For 18 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the founder and executive director of Palomacy. This is a hard post for me to write: I am retiring at the end of this month. I am happy and sad … Continue reading
July 5, 2025
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Susan Joyce, Little Green Pigeon Happening Saturday 20th September in Staffordshire, England and on Zoom Little Green Pigeon C.I.C., the National Pigeon Advocacy Association, Advocacy for Pigeons and Shakira Free Miles present The UK National Pigeon Advocacy … Continue reading
June 24, 2025
by Elizabeth
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June 12, 2025
by Elizabeth
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We Need YOU! We need people to help birds. Our volunteers come from all walks of life to generously donate their time and talents to helping pigeons and doves. Some help one day each week, some give one or two … Continue reading
January 21, 2025
by Elizabeth
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Guest post by Sammy Mikus (with extra stuff from Elizabeth) Egg-laying & Fake Eggs When bonded, a female pigeon will usually lay two eggs approximately every four weeks. Year round. If fertile but not removed and replaced with fakes (feggs), … Continue reading
January 19, 2025
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jenna Close This is Palomacy’s official statement on HPAI / Avian Influenza / Bird Flu as of 1/19/25. We have been getting a lot of questions about this lately and have consulted with trusted avian vets and … Continue reading
January 19, 2025
by Elizabeth
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February 10, 2025 Update: Palomacy visited Craig and his wife, Eileen, to thank them for their recent donation. We had fun being bird nerds together and he and Eileen got their annual pigeon snuggles in. We so appreciate the support … Continue reading
January 13, 2025
by Elizabeth
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4/16/25 Update: Thank you so much to all those supporting and covering me for three months of leave! It has been incredibly helpful. I am truly so grateful to you. I hope that you won’t mind overmuch that I am … Continue reading