Date of Rescue: 9/13/2023 Date of Birth: unknown Gender: male Species: Pigeon Diet: granivorous (primarily consists of seeds and grains) Lifespan: 6-10 years Annual Cost of Care: $750
I am a rock pigeon who was bred to be a racing pigeon. I was found by a good Samaritan who realized I was not a wild bird and can not survive on my own. I got off track and lost during bad weather and winded up confused in a school parking lot. I was weak and hungry and refused to fly. I winded up needing medical care and rest and was eventually sent to the Sanctuary at Solid Rock. I now have other pigeon companions here. I get along great with Yoko. We are both similar in size. Yuki and I are working on it. Sometimes, two is company and threes a crowd. I am a very handsome, sweet boy. I am very comfortable with people and like to be held. I don’t want to fly anymore, by choice. I just want to relax and enjoy the good life. I never want to be forced to fly or race again. I am dark grey and black and very beautiful. I am sweet with people and can be easily be held or moved. I am an easy peasy kind of boy.
Pigeons, known for their adaptability, are found worldwide across diverse environments from remote rural areas to dense urban centers. Historically valued for their impressive homing ability, these birds were used to deliver messages across vast distances. Today, they are often seen in flocks, demonstrating complex social behaviors and using a variety of coos and visual displays to communicate. Pigeons are prolific breeders, capable of multiple breeding cycles each year, which contributes to their abundance in many areas. Contrary to some beliefs, pigeons are quite hygienic; they spend considerable time grooming themselves and their companions, maintaining cleanliness within their group. This natural tidiness, along with their social and navigational prowess, makes pigeons fascinating and misunderstood creatures. Pigeons, like all birds, are sentient beings capable of feeling pain and stress. Activities like pigeon racing often lead to injuries, exhaustion, or even death due to extreme physical demands. Similarly, using pigeons as messengers can expose them to predatory risks and harsh environmental conditions and in the 21st century we have mail service and UPS. The practice of farming pigeons for food raises humane and ethical issues. By discontinuing these uses, we respect their intrinsic value as living creatures and acknowledge their right to live free from exploitation and suffering. This shift not only benefits the pigeons but also encourages a more compassionate and sustainable interaction with wildlife.
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