October 1, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Party 2018: COO-CHELLA!!!!!
Wow! Wow wow wow! Our COO-CHELLA party Saturday 9/22 was awesome! We had so many amazing people and birds all gathered together in a big love fest! (Here’s our party playlist, courtesy of Ellie Paterson!) We were maxed out with more … Continue reading
September 11, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Destringing Pigeons: Freeing Feet and Opening Minds
Guest Post by Suzy Cincone Anyone who has lived in an urban environment has seen stringfoot pigeons; many wonder how the feet of these birds come to be bound and twisted, but few people seem to realize that something can … Continue reading
September 11, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How to Catch a Pigeon (or Dove) in Need of Rescue
Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large The people who contact Palomacy often have no previous experience with pigeons or bird rescue. They did not wake up in the morning expecting to cross paths with a pigeon, but then an unexpected guest … Continue reading
September 11, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Why Is It Dangerous for Pet Pigeons to Free Fly?
Why Is It Dangerous for Pet Pigeons to Free Fly? All birds should be hatched wild and live and fly free but unfortunately many don’t. Whether they are our pets because they are domestic or because they are rescued from … Continue reading
August 29, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on “Puppy Training” Pigeons Rescued
Warning: This post is about cruelty and while no graphic images are included, it may be upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. “Dog Training Birds” Heartbreakingly, pigeons are used to train hunting dogs. Sometimes they are “planted” out in fields (with … Continue reading
August 22, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Book Launch: Woot!
Guest Post by Janice Lipsky I am very pleased to announce the launch of my pet project. It’s been many years in the making, inspired by my muse: a racing pigeon named “Woot.” I was also inspired by our Palomacy … Continue reading
August 22, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Worth Every Penny (and Freddie Too!!)
Guest Post by Emma Thomson It all started when I decided to take the stairs instead of the elevator. I had parked in my apartment complex’s underground parking garage and was walking up the stairs to my place. On the … Continue reading
August 15, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jill McMurchy I care for a sweet disabled dove named Jingle. He’s not the first disabled bird I’ve cared for. I’ve had the privilege of caring for a few birds that people who don’t know these birds … Continue reading
July 9, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Glorious Glory
Where do they all come from? People are always suprised to learn how many birds Palomacy cares for and we are frequently asked, Where do they all come from? Little Glory is a juvenile feral pigeon who was found June … Continue reading
July 6, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Are We Crazy?
In just the past month, we’ve taken in four pigeons requiring extensive avian veterinary care, expensive even after our generous rescue discounts. Are we crazy? It feels crazy when we don’t have the funds to say yes nor the option … Continue reading