OK now I it is getting wierd!?!?!?

You remember in my last topic when One of my pigeons had a tumor?

Well... The tumor has not falling off yet, when will it?

You Know that pigeons Head's are very smooth right? because they have feathers that you can't tell that overlap. It just looks like that is the color of there head. Well the pigeon that has the tumor is now missing feather on her head it looks like!!!! Her head isn't smooth like the rest of them. Also I did notice that my other pigeons chase her around the flight cage sometimes, and when my other pigeons go near her she shakes! Is that normal? Are they fighting with her? What should I do?

I think the best thing to do is to bring the pigeon inside your house and put him/her in a cage where you are able to closely monitor the bird....how much the bird is eating and pooping. Have you checked inside the mouth for any yellow spots?
More pictures would be helpful of the bird as well as pictures of the area affected.

No I didnt check inside the birds mouth but I will!

And as soon as I get a chance I will post pictures!

I read in another post that sometimes the first indication of a tumor forming is a clump of feathers that look out of place, so there is the danger that she may have more tumors on her, or appearing now.
It is also the time of year for the to replace most of their feathers, and three of mine have very untidy heads at the moment, as the old feathers have fallen out and the new ones are still growing.
Either way, I totally agree with Charis' recommendations. If you take her indoors you'l be able to check and monitor her better, and I hope she gets well soon.

Shaking usually means either excitement or nervousness. Some birds are just more nervous than others, but we can't rule out the possibility that she's being bullied -- sickly birds usually are.

Ok well I brong her inside and put her in a seprater cage! And I will cant a close eye on her! I also will be uploading more pictures of her as soon as i get a chance!

Thanks everyone

Ok now I have the pictures everyone! Sorry I been so busy with the rescue that I didnt get to it tell now! Here you go.....

Tumor NOW.....


Now the Head shots! See her head isn't as smooth as the other ones...



What should I do?

It looks like the bird is molting so until the new feathers come in, her head won't look smooth.

Ok thanks you.

But what should I do about the tumor? It hasnt fallen off yet! and also what should I do about the other pigeons chasing her around the flight cage?

If the other birds are chasing her, remove her and bring her inside where you can observe her and keep her warm. If it is indeed a temporary tumor, which is difficult to tell you for sure from a picture,it could take a few weeks for it to dry up and fall off. In the meantime, if the tumor should get nicked, it could bleed so it is all for the best to keep her away from the others.
Also, they could be chasing her because she is the only female and each is trying to win her as his own.

oh ok! Well I broung her in last night and I have a regular light on top of her to keep her warm!

capturedmemoriescs wrote:

oh ok! Well I broung her in last night and I have a regular light on top of her to keep her warm!

Great decision!

Her head looks okay, apart from the fact that many of her feathers are not full grown, but if you're worried you could feel her head gently, to see if there are any growths. Must be gentle, as growing feathers are sore.

Wanna see how untidy pigeons can look when they're moulting? Look at this:

Oh my goodness!!
Is that one of your guys, Teresa?

Teresa, do you have a scarepigeon in your house?

Of course, I'm just kidding. He's still an angel.

LOL WOW! Yeah My girl downt look like that but she is deffinitly just molting! Oh and another thing! about the tumor. I monitor her alot and I notice that the tumor didnt fall off yet but seems to be getting smaller!

I don't know what to say about that. Maybe it is something different than a temporary tumor. Honestly....I can't tell from the pictures you have posted.

I honestly dont know either because it is like it is getting smaller! Like right now it is alot smaller then before! I guess I will just monitor her closely untill it disapears then I'll put her back with the others!

AZWhitefeather wrote:

Oh my goodness!!
Is that one of your guys, Teresa?

That was my sweet Velvet. At the moment George and Abby are no oil paintings, but not as bad as this!

capturedmemoriescs wrote:

I honestly dont know either because it is like it is getting smaller! Like right now it is alot smaller then before! I guess I will just monitor her closely untill it disapears then I'll put her back with the others!

Fingers crossed! Please keep us posted.

I sure well

It's like a mericel She is getting better by the day! God Bless Her

Great News everybody! My pijin is doing great! She is no longer sick and the tumor is GONE!!!

I am so happy! I released her in the flight cage with everyone else!

That's good news.

I'm so glad to hear all is going well.

lol