TAKING INDOOR BIRDS OUTSIDE

Seeing the really wonderful reaction :Yes: I had with Sweetie this morning. I have decided that my entire indoor gang need to get outside.

So tomorrow morning everyone is going on an outdoor field trip to the patio. They all need to get some fresh air, sunlight, and observe the ferals.

Jackie & Snowflake (plus nesting basket & 2eggs)

Baby Una - little hen with one eye

Baby (bad boy) Gladys.....has no idea he is a pigeon - totally human imprinted

Sweetie

Yet to be named little feathered foot with broken wing.

I can't wait to see all their reactions.

Louise

That's a fabulous idea! I would do the same if I had some sun.

Matilda wrote:

That's a fabulous idea! I would do the same if I had some sun.

Wish I could send you some........We have more than enough here in the desert.

Strange, but I almost look forward to a rainy, cloudy day once in awhile.

Louise

Jackie's Mom wrote:

Matilda wrote:

That's a fabulous idea! I would do the same if I had some sun.

Wish I could send you some........We have more than enough here in the desert.

Strange, but I almost look forward to a rainy, cloudy day once in awhile.
Louise

Just as I look forward to a sunny one. :Yes:

Jackie's Mom wrote:

Seeing the really wonderful reaction :Yes: I had with Sweetie this morning. I have decided that my entire indoor gang need to get outside.

So tomorrow morning everyone is going on an outdoor field trip to the patio.
They all need to get some fresh air, sunlight, and observe the ferals.

Jackie & Snowflake (plus nesting basket & 2eggs)

Baby Una - little hen with one eye

Baby (bad boy) Gladys.....has no idea he is a pigeon - totally human imprinted

Sweetie

Yet to be named little feathered foot with broken wing.

I can't wait to see all their reactions.

Louise

I love it. A pijjie field trip to the backyard. How is that.

Jackie's Mom wrote:

Matilda wrote:

That's a fabulous idea! I would do the same if I had some sun.

Wish I could send you some........We have more than enough here in the desert.

Strange, but I almost look forward to a rainy, cloudy day once in awhile.

Louise

I sure do.

Everyone went outside thismorning. All seemed to have a great time.

Jackie sat on her eggs like a dutiful little hen that she is and just enjoyed the sights.

Snowflake, being his agressive,territorial self went into a major rant. RooCooing, bobbing like no tomorrow.

Baby Gladys was totally confused and kept looking for me to reassure him.

Baby Una was very inquisitive and watched the ferals very intently.

Sweetie was real excited and was banging into the cage door. I think she really wants to rejoin her flock now.

Little Feathered Feet became excited at the sight of the birds and poor baby was trying to flap her wings, even the one that is taped.

I'm exhausted...........I used the opportunity to give the bird room a major deep cleaning since everyone was safe outside. They are still outside, but I will bring them in before 9:00AM when the sun really hits the backyard and it gets too hot.

Pictures to follow..........I sent them to Charis to post.

Louise

I can see the white bird you were telling me about.

Interesting video about the importance of sunlight for birds. This bvideo is geared toward parrots but applies to pigeons/doves as well.

Loved your update and photos, Louise.
You have quite a little backyard flock there.

This is a wonderful group to introduce any releasables you might have or get in the future.

Matilda wrote:

I can see the white bird you were telling me about.

Yep! I spotted him too. :Yes:

That's a very interesting and informative video, Charis.

:) You're brave, I want to bring my stinker outside but I don't have the heart to do it in her cage...and I'm afraid she'll get hurt if I just take her out freely. She's bonded to me as a mate so I suspect that if I take her out she'll cling to me like glue but there's still that fear there.

I've thought about getting a harness but to me that's not much different than bringing her out in a cage, it's just a tease. x.x

Does anyone here have experience with this kind of thing? If I do, what kind of behavior should I expect to see from her?

Mindstalker wrote:

:) You're brave, I want to bring my stinker outside but I don't have the heart to do it in her cage...and I'm afraid she'll get hurt if I just take her out freely. She's bonded to me as a mate so I suspect that if I take her out she'll cling to me like glue but there's still that fear there.

I've thought about getting a harness but to me that's not much different than bringing her out in a cage, it's just a tease. x.x

Does anyone here have experience with this kind of thing? If I do, what kind of behavior should I expect to see from her?

Actually...there is such a thing as a diaper with a harness. They work great and you can buy them here...

http://www.birdwearonline.com/

Really though...you bird is much safer in a cage. Hawks have been know to grab them right off ones shoulder. I would hate for that to happen to you. One member watched in horror as a hawk flew with off with pigeon and leash.

Welcome, by the way.

0_0 Watching that happen would rip my heart right ouf of my chest.

I did watch that video about UV light, more than ever I want to bring Seni (my stinker) outside and thanks to your post I am heavily considering doing so in her cage. Maybe if I can find a cheap cage I'll get it as a carrier....that way it's a bit more mobile than what she's in now. :)

Thanks for the welcome! It's nice to know there's other pigeon lovers out there. ^_^

The perfect size to take them outside is one that is 30" long x 18" wide x 18" tall . Often that size is sold as a flight cage for finch but it's a great cage for pigeons too. You should be able to get one for under $35.

Mindstalker.
Is that Seni in your avatar? Sure is a pretty pij.

Charis- Awesomeness, thanks! When I get paid on Friday I'll probably go up to the pet store and see if I can find a good cage for her. :)

Cindy- Thanks for the warm welcome! Yep, that's my Fat Stinky Squishy Seni Peni, lol. She was a rescue effort, a former friend of mine found her in the middle of the night digging around a gas station dumpster. She was just a baby, I estimate her to have been aorund 2-3 months old. When I brought her home she was so weak and emaciated she couldn't even fly. :(

Mindstalker wrote:

Charis- Awesomeness, thanks! When I get paid on Friday I'll probably go up to the pet store and see if I can find a good cage for her. :)

Cindy- Thanks for the warm welcome! Yep, that's my Fat Stinky Squishy Seni Peni, lol. She was a rescue effort, a former friend of mine found her in the middle of the night digging around a gas station dumpster. She was just a baby, I estimate her to have been aorund 2-3 months old.
When I brought her home she was so weak and emaciated she couldn't even fly. :(

Bless her heart.
It sounds like she's got a wonderful forever home.

Mindstalker wrote:

Charis- Awesomeness, thanks! When I get paid on Friday I'll probably go up to the pet store and see if I can find a good cage for her. :)

Cindy- Thanks for the warm welcome! Yep, that's my Fat Stinky Squishy Seni Peni, lol. She was a rescue effort, a former friend of mine found her in the middle of the night digging around a gas station dumpster. She was just a baby, I estimate her to have been aorund 2-3 months old. When I brought her home she was so weak and emaciated she couldn't even fly. :(

I'd love to read more about her when you have the time.

Matilda wrote:

Mindstalker wrote:

Charis- Awesomeness, thanks! When I get paid on Friday I'll probably go up to the pet store and see if I can find a good cage for her. :)

Cindy- Thanks for the warm welcome! Yep, that's my Fat Stinky Squishy Seni Peni, lol. She was a rescue effort, a former friend of mine found her in the middle of the night digging around a gas station dumpster. She was just a baby, I estimate her to have been aorund 2-3 months old. When I brought her home she was so weak and emaciated she couldn't even fly. :(

I'd love to read more about her when you have the time.

And we love pictures!!

:) I definitely have plenty of pictures. Should I start a new topic or should I just post stuff here?

A new thread would be fabulous!