another lost pigeon

Maurice, if the bird has a broken or otherwise injured wing, it may have
contracted an infection. Any idea how it came to be injured? For instance,
if it had been caught by a predator like a cat it would definitely need
antibiotics.

If it has had some water (assume you mean it did drink some rather than just
have it available) and has access to it, it should help dehydration, but if
a bird is pretty sick or traumatized, their system doesn't always work as it
should.

It may need injecting with fluids which will give it a quick boost - like (I
believe) Hartmanns Fluid.

If there is a bird rescue, or wildlife hospital which could deal with it as
an emergenvy, I'd advise that - or a vet who knows birds - provided they
don't just put them down.

John




"Maurice" <ala290 DeleteThis @btopenworld.com> wrote in message
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> Thank you Onorio for your assistance, but since coming home from work
today,
> the pigeon appears to be dying through being dehydrated, no doubt due to
> the warm weather were having here. We gave it water and honey yesterday,
and
> last night, but to no avail. Thanks for your help and guidance. I had
> dropped an email to the homing world site, and to the association that the
> ring belonged to, but no replies at this moment in time.
>
> Regards,
>
> Maurice
>
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I am not for sure about homing pigeons, but my diving breeds literally
fly themselves to death. I used to put name bands on my birds and
every time someone called it was to late. They almost always said that
the bird acted like it couldn't fly. It probably couldn't, as they
always were just about wasted from flying. There is a point of no
return when it is to late for the bird to make a comeback. Just some
musings while checking out the ngs.
cheers,
tonyf


On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:47:17 +0000 (UTC), "Maurice"
<ala290 RemoveThis @btopenworld.com> wrote:

>Apologies to the group for yet another lost bird. I live in Merseyside and
>have traced the owner to Wrexham, however, it would appear the owner has
>either since moved on at that address or died. Is there anyway the owner can
>still be traced, so we can reunite him with his bird?
>
>His name is Mr Marsh, of Wrexham. I have the ring details if required. It
>has a suspected broken or damaged wing.
>
>Thanks for any help.
>
>Maurice
>
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