New Forester...HELP!!!

[PurplePixie]

Sounds like you know all about wildlife...so I wondered. People keep bringing me pigeon chicks (not at this time of year, but I want to be ready for when it all starts again!!) I usually hand them over to a local rescue, but they are often full, so I need to know how to care for them. How do I feed them? How often etc..and when would I be able to tell if they are OK to be put back outside? Anybody's ideas are gratefully received.

[New Forester]

Purple Pixie - I've never tried to rear a pigeon, so I'm afraid I can't be much help (anyway I'm not the person to trust with a young pigeon -- I'm not sure I could resist the temptation of fresh juicy squab...) Read what Anniekon and I said for this question: http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Animals_a nd_Nature/Question60399.html The reference I gave then seems to cover everything. Richard

[Drewhound]

That link won't open New Forester so I've no idea what it says. I wish people would leave them alone when they see them, that gives them the best chance imo. BTW I saw my first one yesterday.

[New Forester]

Sorry, it wrapped. Try again: http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Animals_and_Nature/Question60 399.html. If that isn't live, paste it into the address bar in bits.

[New Forester]

Final try -- the full stop got it that time: http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Animals_and_Nature/Question60 399.html

[New Forester]

Ha! Got it!

[PurplePixie]

Thanks a lot! You did make me laugh/cringe when I imagined you tucking into some of the smelly chicks I get in....yucko! I always try not to intervene too much, but the creatures that make it to my doorstep are often on their last legs anyway...so I give them a chance, or a dignified exit. I'm going to get a few days at the rescue I use, & they are going to teach me some stuff ready for whatever gets bought to me in a box next!