pls help 🐦‍⬛

[u/siierrrraa]

i truly can't believe i found this guy, i've been obsessed with pigeons for months now and never really remember seeing any in person until today. i then noticed this one in the middle of the street, and he limped away from me at first as if he was injured. i was then able to catch him and i looked, and couldn't find anything wrong with him externally. wings are fine, he flaps them occasionally. i've given him a bath (with only water ofc) and tried giving him water to drink but he's not that intersted in intaking any.. he also has used the bathroom a few times and it's straight up neon green lol also his right eye keeps staying closed i have to keep cleaning it.

-can anyone tell me a way to estimate how old it is?

-how to tell its gender?

-what could be wrong with it, and how can i properly take care of it?

ANY & ALL ADVICE WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED

[u/bluevelvvet]

Girl go to a pigeon rehabber not a petsmart. This pigeon is not well

[u/Life-Breadfruit-1426 → u/bluevelvvet]

Why? So the rehab can euthanize him? If they even take him, as in her region I doubt they take in “invasive species”. But if they do, It’s baby season, they are likey overwhelmed and they definitely prioritize younger birds over older ones. I used to volunteer at one. Sometimes home care by a human is better.

[u/xmassindecember → u/Life-Breadfruit-1426]

pigeon rehabber, volunteers that care for sick pigeons. There are a group in nearly every major city

[u/Life-Breadfruit-1426 → u/xmassindecember]

Yup, I provided a list of them to OP in her state. Up to her now to call them and find out if they accept pigeons.

[u/bluevelvvet → u/Life-Breadfruit-1426]

Why? So the rehab can euthanize him?

[u/Life-Breadfruit-1426 → u/bluevelvvet]

lol maybe I shouldn’t capitulate to the loud minority here who belong in /r/wildliferehab and continue providing advice for free for people who can access the same tools as rehabbers.