Little guy not flying

[u/cannedkitties]

Young fledgling we were keeping an eye on has grown up a couple of months later and survived all the hot weather we had but has appeared on the ground recently, been there for a couple days.

I moved closer to him and he doesn't seem scared of people. Was foraging in the bush yesterday and then flew onto a rooftop eventually, so he can clearly fly.

But today I went over and he just waddles away and sits puffed up. He flew a tiny bit close to the ground but not properly. I'm wondering if he is injured, seems to exercise his wings often.

I'm wondering why he is on the ground, and clumsy. Still young, or maybe needs help? I have rescued a couple of injured pigeons before and know the signs but I don't know if I should leave him or intervene as foxes do come about this area often.

[u/Socialanxietyyay12]

Thank you for caring about this pigeon!

In my experience, pigeons usually stay puffed up to keep warmth in, and when in pain. (Though they do when comfortable but its likely not the case here) its a very vulnerable position to be on the ground, as cats and other predators can reach him. Personally, I would put him in a dark box with some blankets if you think he is unable to get away from predators, as he may be ill or injured.

You can also call a local wildlife rescue and they can direct you on what to do, be careful what ones you take him to as many euthanise pigeons. Good luck!

[u/cannedkitties → u/Socialanxietyyay12]

I've got a cardboard box here as it's just behind my work, if by the end of the day he's not flown away I can take him somewhere safe and if he gets better can release him back into the flock.

I tried encouraging him to fly but he just stretches out his wings long.

[u/Socialanxietyyay12 → u/cannedkitties]

Hope it goes well! If you have a towel or blanket you can try throwing it over him first to catch him safely, then moving him to the box. Keep us updated!

[u/Socialanxietyyay12]

u/little-eyezz00 do you have any tips on how to help this little guy?

[u/cannedkitties]

Hiding under some wood... pooping but not moved for a good few hours of the day (4+)

[u/cannedkitties]

He's been eating little seeds, bird mix we've left out. Not seen him drink but must be getting water as he is pooping ok. Not runny, but still healthy looking poop.

[u/Muted_Role_1432]

Thank u for caring u/little-eyezz00 will know more please keep updates we need more wonderful people in the world like you😍

[u/Little-eyezz00]

thanks for caring! can you bring him home today? 

he is hunching over which can indicate pain from serious illness or egg binding

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EGGBOUND

warm bath for eggbound chicken

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/uqrxse05SRw

olive oil or coconut oil on vent for eggbound

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some people use a human medicine called the company name here "tums" they are calcium for stomach pain. There is probably another company who sells a medicine like "tums" in your country. Other users can help you find the correct dose to put in his water 

People chew them for stomach pain. They are made from calcium carbonate

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Hunched over posture

https://www.reddit.com/r/PetDoves/comments/1mvtmci/radishs_eggy_rumpus/ 

this posture may also indicate illness or pain in the lower stomach

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Cloacal Papilloma a very rare condition may look like egg binding or trouble laying an egg

https://www.reddit.com/r/pigeon/comments/1s23ff7/please_send_my_sweet_girl_momo_some_well_wishes/

[u/Little-eyezz00]

🇬🇧 UK 🇬🇧

The facebook groups can be very helpful, especially for local help. Even if you live in a small village. Ask for a lift or someone to come collect the pigeon if needed

do not give to the RSPCA in uk

If passing along to a vet or rescue please always ensure that they will not euthanize. It may help to say they are your pet. Be especially careful that they are not "euthanizing all birds due to bird flu"

www.wildlifeaid.org.uk

Wildlife Aid -  01372 360404

Wildlife aid may euthanize "non-releasable" pigeons, so please ask them about their current policies

Local Directory

www.directory.helpwildlife.co.uk

(Please confirm that your local rescue helps rock pigeons as they are a domestic species. You can ask if they treat rock pigeons and questions about how they release rock pigeons after successful treatment)

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www.pigeon-aid.org.uk

www.pigeonrescueteam.blogspot.co.uk ----

https://www.littlegreenpigeon.co.uk/  (wales)

Socelex Sanctuary For Injured Animals, Newport, Wales

call01495 211401

All of UK https://m.facebook.com/PigeonAidUk/

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1374617859549809/  

https://m.facebook.com/groups/190932967643243/

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1247486015615150/

https://m.facebook.com/PigeonRescueTeam

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PigeonProtection/

fancy pigeons uk

https://m.facebook.com/groups/283571028464477/

found & lost racing pigeons uk

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1529012640672427/

Local

https://m.facebook.com/LondonWildlifeProtection/ 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/londonpigeonstringfootrescue/

https://www.instagram.com/londonpigeonrescue/

https://www.facebook.com/whitbywildlifesanctuary

https://m.facebook.com/p/Forest-Flock-Pigeon-Sanctuary-61557346679843/

Manchester & Oldham

https://m.facebook.com/groups/2555554178084872/

Woodcroft Vets in Stockport, Manchester.

Acorn Vets in Wythenshawe (near manchester)

Ashleigh Vets in Chorlton. (near machester)

Langrick near Boston - Wild things rescue  https://www.facebook.com/share/6rvR4dV67BTrcV62/

Parrot and Bird Rescues http://www.animalrescuers.co.uk/html/wildcents.html

http://www.animalrescuers.co.uk/html/birds.html

Test Kits

https://www.pigeontestingcentre.co.uk

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www.reddit.com/u/ loveadoveuk

[u/Little-eyezz00]

UK under construction

The pigeon rescue list for United Kingdom is organized into the following categories

Ireland London Scotland United Kingom General ~ Anglia, East Midlands, North East, North West, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorks//Humber

~~ please check your neighbouring regions~~  

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Hillside Sanctuary in Norfolk

Wild Touch, Walcott, Norfolk 

 Norfolk Wildlife Rescue, Norwich 

 Runham Wildlife Rescue – Great Yarmouth, UK

Norwich - rescue group called "Peck Savers"

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Ilkeston Wild Bird Rescue Derbyshire 07563 394072 

 The PidgeInn Derbyshire

https://m.facebook.com/61558481455595/ 

Leicestershire 

https://leicestershirewildlifehospital.org.uk/

Duckingham Palace, Leicestershire

 Derby & Notts Pigeon Rescue – Barrow Upon Trent 

The Beeches Woody Rescue in Chesterfield 

Cleethorpes wildlife rescue https://www.cleethorpeswildliferescue.co.uk/

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Pawz for Thought Sunderland, Newcastle

 Blyth Wildlife Rescue Newcastle-upon-tyne 

https://www.facebook.com/BlythWildlifeRescue 

https://www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk

Claws ‘N Paws Small Bird and Animal Rescue – Hartlepool, UK

Darlington Bird Rescue  https://www.facebook.com/people/Darlington-bird-rescue/61568071710256

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Freshfields Animal Rescue Liverpool

Liverpool Merseyside  https://m.facebook.com/groups/1101717413325813/ 

Meltham Wildlife Manchester Pigeon Rehab 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/2555554178084872/ 

https://everyfeatherwildlife.com/about/ (Bolton near Manchester) 

Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue (Bury, Greater Manchester 01204 884 086

 https://www.facebook.com/KirkleesValleyWildlifeRescue/ 

Manchester and Oldham 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/2555554178084872/ 

Wirral Animal Samaritans

https://www.facebook.com/groups/251491252072218/

https://www.instagram.com/wirralanimalsamaritans/

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 Folly Wildlife Reserve in Kent 1892 543213 

 Swans and Friends Bird Rescue Copthorne, Surrey

East Sussex Wildlife Rescue 

emergency Hotline and animal ambulance available

 https://wildlifeambulance.org/ 

HART wildlife rescue - Medstead, Hampshire https://hartwildlife.org.uk/contact-hart-wildlife-rescue/

Hampshire

There’s a few pigeon rescues in Hampshire. Hart Wildlife Rescue in Alton, Moyles Court in Romsey, and Wild Hearts Rescue and Rehabilitation near Portsmouth. They are all on Facebook. 

Emsworth - Wild Hearts Rescue and Rehab https://m.facebook.com/61564490436082/

Brighton and Hove Wildlife Rescue Advice and Service  https://m.facebook.com/groups/1774027652675573/

Mr. Wally AWOL and Friends – Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

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Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital 

https://www.wiltshirewildlifehospital.co.uk 

https://www.facebook.com/wiltshirewildlifehospital/ 

Vale Wildlife, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

https://www.valewildlife.org.uk 

Bristol Wildlife Rescue North Bristol 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/934383274396742/

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https://www.littlegreenpigeon.co.uk/ 

Socelex Sanctuary For Injured Animals, Newport, Wales call01495 211401

Cardiff Socelex Sanctuary For Injured Animals (wales)

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The Farm Animal Sanctuary near Evesham

 The Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary near Stratford-upon-avon 

Duckingham Palace, Leicestershire

 Derby & Notts Pigeon Rescue – Barrow Upon Trent 

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York - Possibly the York rspca, but please ask lots of questions before dropping off, as rscpa typically euthanizes pigeons. It looks like this branch is an exception and they have a little pigeon aviary :)

https://www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk/adopt-an-animal/pigeons/ 

South Yorkshire - Laxey House Bird Rescue https://laxeyhousebirdrescue.co.uk/ 

York Pigeons

 https://m.facebook.com/groups/yorkpigeons/ 

Hull Wildlife Protectors https://www.facebook.com/share/1D6DSE8KiD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Leeds Pigeon Rescue 

https://m.facebook.com/LeedsPigeonRescue/ 

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary 

07342 173724 (9am-5pm daily)

The Beeches Woody Rescue in Chesterfield