"tonyf" <fantea RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 30 May 2004 21:58:20 -0400, "kenpigeon"
> <kenpigeon RemoveThis @nospam.aol.com.> wrote:
>
> >How do you cure an egg bound pigeon?
>
> Hello. Get a glass of steaming water.
> Hold the pigeon over the glass so the
> steam will hit her vent. Don't hold her
> so close as to burn her. Hold her there
> for five to ten minutes. Then put her back
> in her nest. Remove the cock bird so
> he won't be bothering her. This doesn't
> work every time, but does work about
> 90% of the time. I hope this helps.
> tonyf
I put my cape doves (sparrow size) in a warm hospital cage. They usually lay
a soft egg in a few hours.
If a dove is on the ground unable to fly, and feels "floppy" to handle, it's
serious. A pigeon is a much bigger bird, but it is still not wise to leave
her too long.
Geopelia
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