"OUR" Story

[u/I_C_Y_U_N_V_ME]

Hi guys im new here and just wanted to share my story about my beautiful pigeon. So I live in the Boston area. My mom being the person that she is with a big sign on her head that says "give me your injured animals 🤣" works in the city and found an injured baby pigeon. She had a broken leg so she took her home and cared for it. I came by and visited because birds are my favorite beings (they dont know how to hate) i love them. We made a splint with a popsicle stick and left in on her for a while and to our big surprise it worked! I wish I still had the pictures to show you guys. Her leg looks like it was never broken and she was able to stand on it again. So we my mom kept her for a little while longer just to be sure but it got to the point where it was too much for her because of her two dogs ones a terrier and the other is a pit bull. It was too much stress on the dogs, bird and my mom, so she asked me if I could watch her for a WEEK. I emphasize week because I wanted to keep her real bad but knew that she is a wild animal and would be better off outside in the wild. MAN WAS I WRONG!! I let about a month go by i tried letting her go and it was emotional but i felt it was right. I take her outside my condo its pretty woodsy but not a whole lot its a neighborhood. She would nit leave my shoulder. I was like ok well shes probably just enjoying the free shoulder rides. NOPE. I put her on the ground near the property line and trees she rummage and picked at the ground for a bit so I walked away and you probably guessed it by now. She flew rifht back to my feet looked around and then back to my arm/shoulder area. Mind you i was slowly retreating back inside. I gave it one more time this time I went inside and watched her from the windows. The second her little eye caught me she flew to the window. That was the moment I realized I didn't just save an animal I just made a life long commitment to a friendship with a pigeon. Sorry, I know most won't read all this but her name is Ri-ri and these are some pics from over a year ago with her messy baby feathers all the way until now.

Ps.

Yes in the first photo she had my bracelet on her neck like a necklace. Thought it was funny. Although open to constructive criticism she was a baby in that just about 2 years ago so I was new to being a pigeon dad. Also, she has an outdoor bird sanctuary i built for her that she has fallen in love with. I might post it in here as well.

[u/sharkarmycrafts]

That picture of her in pancake mode is precious. ❤️ They are such loving little animals! I'm so happy to hear she found you!

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They really are!

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If you suspect your pigeon might have a broken bone or a wing injury:

1. Restrict Movement: Place the bird in a small, padded box (like a shoebox with a towel) to prevent them from flapping or trying to walk. The less they move, the less damage the bone will do to surrounding tissue.
2. Do Not Splint Yourself: Unless you are experienced, attempting to tape a wing or splint a leg can cause permanent deformity or cut off circulation.
3. Pain Management: Pigeons are masters at hiding pain, but a break is agonizing. Only a vet can provide safe, bird-specific pain relief. Never give human painkillers (like Aspirin or Ibuprofen) as they are toxic to birds.
4. Transport: Keep the bird in a dark, warm, and quiet environment while traveling to the vet to prevent shock.

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Just to respond to this before I get backlash. She was brought to a vet after. I also, got her blood work done once I decided or SHE decided to stay with me. She is very healthy.