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Category Archives: About Birds

September 7, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Doves: Birds of Chaos, Pixies in Disguise

Doves: Birds of Chaos, Pixies in Disguise

Guest Post by Adrienne Ruork Whoever decided that doves were an emblem of peace and love was the biggest con artist of all time. Unless doves have since evolved with humanity’s embrace of satirical humor, we’ve been victims of this … Continue reading →

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June 3, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Nilla & Graham

Guest Post by Jana Paradiso Our experience as a first-time pigeon foster family My daughter Shree got into pigeons in the Fall of 2022. She just developed an affinity for them, and that’s how we started to appreciate the gentle, … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Piji Moto

Guest Post by Nicole Smith Piji Moto is a very special bird. After surviving a hawk attack and recovering from his injuries, he is thriving in his new life. I first met Piji Moto at Medical Center for Birds. I … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Alba & Tramonto

Guest Post by Nicole Smith These two racing homer kids are (adoptable!) Palomacy pigeons Alba and Tramonto. I have been wanting to share their story for a while now, but I felt too angry about the way they were cruely … Continue reading →

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March 28, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Shelters’ Guide to Pigeon Rescuing & Rehoming

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 →

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March 14, 2023
by Elizabeth
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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 →

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March 9, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Freedom Thanks You, Craig!

On February 25th, 2023, Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions applied for an emergency funding grant from bird-loving super-philanthropist Craig Newmark. We wrote: This grant will be used to advance Craig’s drive for pigeon positivity through Palomacy’s ongoing work rescuing hundreds … Continue reading →

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March 2, 2023
by Elizabeth
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What Is All This Palomacy, Anyway?

Since you’re reading this, you probably know a little about Palomacy. Or maybe you know a lot. Or think you know a lot? To me, Palomacy is a big, gorgeous, many faceted gem which can be hard to conceptualize all … Continue reading →

Categories: About Birds, About Palomacy, How To Help, Outreach & Publicity, Volunteers | Permalink

February 26, 2023
by Elizabeth
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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 →

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February 26, 2023
by Elizabeth
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A Life Worth Saving: Moose’s Story

Guest Post by Jenna Close “Human beings are a part of the animal kingdom, not apart from it. The separation of “us” and “them” creates a false picture and is responsible for much suffering.” ― Marc Bekoff, Animals Matter: A … Continue reading →

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