September 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Nicole Smith I have two really special foster pigeons who need homes: Baby Dion and Reggie. Both are recovering from broken wings. Pigeons make incredibly good companions. They love being inside and with their people, and they … Continue reading
August 18, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Ellie Paterson Are you looking for a fun, short-term commitment to show off your pigeon and dove love? We are seeking leaders and helpers for our party on October 22. Palomacy’s annual party gathers us all together … Continue reading
August 18, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Hello, I’m Jennifer Lynn and, a seamstress for Cirque du Soleil and mother to a child on the autism spectrum. My daughter has O.D.D. and ADHD. As such, she has since an early age had uncontrollable rage fits and tantrums … Continue reading
June 29, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Epic, inspiring bird rescue hero Michelle posted this to Mickaboo‘s list serve & I love it so much that I want to share it with you. Thank you, Michelle! Guest Post by Michelle Yesney CEO Retired, Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue … Continue reading
June 26, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Chava Sonnier Founder & Director of Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue Virginia is a gentle soul. She enjoys napping on her favorite basket, or in your cupped palms. She relishes her pigeon seed with all the finesse of … Continue reading
May 31, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Heather Hohlowski Why the *$@# Do They Call it A Sport? The so-called “sport” of pigeon racing began more than 200 years ago, in Belgium. The racing breed of pigeons is selectively crossbred and trained, with the … Continue reading
May 30, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Lea Krzan A few months ago, my neighbor called me to come look at this small white bird that had been circling his house for the past few hours. I saw that it was probably either a … Continue reading
April 26, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Sandy Briggs The notion of such a thing as a Therapy Pigeon is difficult to explain to someone who doesn’t know pigeons but it’s obvious to those of us who know them. Ozzie is my second pigeon. My … Continue reading
February 15, 2022
by Elizabeth
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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
February 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Stacie Delzingo Reposted from Facebook, February 14, 2022 I am passionate about my Prudence! (Prudence Penelope Delzingo is certainly a boy, but I still call her “she” because 3yrs, Old Dog New Tricks… ) Anyway, here’s a … Continue reading