June 13, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Guest Post by Heather Hohlowski EVERYTHING BEGAN WITH SUNNY Sunny was a German Owl pigeon, surrendered to Palomacy in 2022. She and her husband Slim came to us as temporary fosters for about a month. About five weeks after settling … Continue reading
June 13, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Guest Post by Heather Hamilton Since rescuing my first pigeon in 2019, I have come to realize that pigeons are much like people, in that they each possess their own unique personality – exhibiting likes and dislikes, engaging in habits … Continue reading
April 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Skye is a racing Homer pigeon — bred for the so-called “sport” of pigeon racing. These innocent birds are tossed into the sky at 4-5 weeks’ old and many, like Skye, get lost and/or struck by a hawk, hit by … 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
December 22, 2024
by Elizabeth
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They are all special guys. Your amazing support- as volunteers, adopters, donors- makes a profound life and death difference for so many birds! Here’s the story of one of them. Foster volunteer Nicole writes, “A local animal hero and veterinarian … Continue reading
October 1, 2024
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Patti Delaney This is Brad and Madeline Mardelle’s story. Pictures help to tell their relationship and life during their time with me. On August 11, 2020, I received a text from the Bradshaw Animal Shelter with a … Continue reading
August 13, 2024
by Elizabeth
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Stringfoot is the cause of much pain and suffering in pigeon flocks, and without treatment results in the loss of toes, feet or legs. Stringfoot occurs when pigeons get human generated detritus such as hair, string, fishing line or thread … Continue reading
July 8, 2024
by Elizabeth
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When Palomacy Care Director Jill got the late night text about a “very malnourished pigeon” found lying unmoving in a yard, she knew rescue was urgent. When she saw the failing bird’s photo, she immediately grabbed her keys and went … Continue reading
July 7, 2024
by Elizabeth
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Warning: Graphic wound photo included Palomacy received this message on 5/20/24: “We received a pretty injured racing pigeon on 5/16. The finder ended up tracing the leg band on their own and got into contact with the owner. The … Continue reading