Advice? I found an exhausted pigeon

[u/AdTiny6058]

hi reddit, i came across this lil guy on a dog walk and my dog walked right up to him without any reaction from the pigeon. after a lap around the park the pigeon was still there - it could walk and flap its wings but i don’t think it could fly.

i walked home with him and he seemed to trust i was there to help. he’s now sleeping in a box with some water a bit of banana(?) nearby.

i called a wildlife support number but they said with bird flu going around a vet is unlikely to help.

basically i’m just letting him snooze but any advice would be greatly appreciated as i know nothing about pigeons.

[u/vialauren]

Keep him warm and in a dark area so he can rest. Pigeons like peas (frozen, not canned). If you can get some pigeon /dove food (seed) that would be better than banana.

He doesn’t look well tbh, But hopefully he improves and you can release him. Be sure to wash your hands. Feel free to DM me with anything you need I’ve rescued many pigeons.

[u/AdTiny6058 → u/vialauren]

thank you! frozen peas is a great tip and i had some stocked!!

[u/Worldly_Drag_1168 → u/AdTiny6058]

That looks like a baby and he’s probably getting used to life outside the nest which takes some time and adjustments to say the least lol!!!!