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Title: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Martinus on August 25, 2016, 07:47:38 AM
So, I was returing to work from lunch and saw a pigeon with his wing broken, laying on the pavement (people were largely ignoring it).

I called the city services who should pick him up and take him to a vet - but planning to check on the place when I get off work in two hours, in case they just ignored the call. If he is still there, I guess I will wrap him in some cloth and take him to the vet myself.

Any other ideas of what I could do?
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Valmy on August 25, 2016, 07:51:48 AM
Pigeons are generally pretty tame so you should be able to pick it up no problem. Taking the pigeon to an animal shelter might also be a good idea. They usually take birds as well I think.
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Martinus on August 25, 2016, 07:58:08 AM
Ok I will check on it when I am going home and see if it is still there. If it is, I will take it to a vet and ask them about an animal shelter.

Alternatively, I can take it home and put it on my balcony (AFTER I have been with it to the vet, of course!), but Rufus may go nuts over that (even though he is not allowed on the balcony). :P
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: LaCroix on August 25, 2016, 08:20:56 AM
another marti humble brag thread  :D
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Martinus on August 25, 2016, 08:27:11 AM
So I can't post anything about my personal life without it being a humble brag? Are you guys so jealous? :P
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Eddie Teach on August 25, 2016, 08:28:50 AM
He lives in North Dakota.
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: garbon on August 25, 2016, 08:32:25 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on August 25, 2016, 08:28:50 AM
He lives in North Dakota.

Right?

When I was a teen with my mother, she had us stop to get a hurt dove/pigeon. Would have been okay until it gave a coo like a shudder and then died in my lap.
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: LaCroix on August 25, 2016, 08:36:19 AM
I am privileged to live in the upper midwest  :)
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Monoriu on August 25, 2016, 08:37:12 AM
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi62.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh101%2FMonoriu%2Fpigeon_dish_zpslhirzckx.jpg&hash=a7d3f7c5491378f39de8865f1c24a609cd4c2ede) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Monoriu/media/pigeon_dish_zpslhirzckx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: garbon on August 25, 2016, 08:37:33 AM
Not if you think caring about an animal (and a pigeon to boot) should be considered a humble brag. Was Seedy doing so with his turtle story?
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: celedhring on August 25, 2016, 08:42:44 AM
I found a pigeon with a broken wing a few weeks ago, I called city services but I'm pretty sure they just sacrificed it.  :hmm:
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: garbon on August 25, 2016, 09:08:18 AM
Quote from: celedhring on August 25, 2016, 08:42:44 AM
I found a pigeon with a broken wing a few weeks ago, I called city services but I'm pretty sure they just sacrificed it.  :hmm:

To which god?
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Martinus on August 25, 2016, 09:14:23 AM
Quote from: Monoriu on August 25, 2016, 08:37:12 AM
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi62.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh101%2FMonoriu%2Fpigeon_dish_zpslhirzckx.jpg&hash=a7d3f7c5491378f39de8865f1c24a609cd4c2ede) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Monoriu/media/pigeon_dish_zpslhirzckx.jpg.html)

The pigeon is probably disease-ridden. :P
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: celedhring on August 25, 2016, 09:17:27 AM
Quote from: garbon on August 25, 2016, 09:08:18 AM
Quote from: celedhring on August 25, 2016, 08:42:44 AM
I found a pigeon with a broken wing a few weeks ago, I called city services but I'm pretty sure they just sacrificed it.  :hmm:

To which god?

Procastrinia, goddess of public servants that don't want to put in extra hours.
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Archy on August 25, 2016, 09:22:42 AM
someon had grilled pigeon a la mancha that evening ;)
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: The Brain on August 25, 2016, 09:51:00 AM
You do nothing, FFS.
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: derspiess on August 25, 2016, 10:27:32 AM
No shit.
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Martinus on August 25, 2016, 11:14:59 AM
I went to check on the pigeon. It was gone. There was however one pigeon feather left on the site. :ph34r:
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Valmy on August 25, 2016, 11:17:49 AM
Quote from: Martinus on August 25, 2016, 11:14:59 AM
I went to check on the pigeon. It was gone. There was however one pigeon feather left on the site. :ph34r:

A clue!

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.akamai.steamusercontent.com%2Fugc%2F535130858498646420%2F43C1DC7258A01FA11574FC3E1E9BD1EBCF70B025%2F%3Finterpolation%3Dlanczos-none%26amp%3Boutput-format%3Djpeg%26amp%3Boutput-quality%3D95%26amp%3Bfit%3Dinside%257C268%3A268%26amp%3Bcomposite-to%253D%2A%252C%2A%257C268%253A268%26amp%3Bbackground-color%3Dblack&hash=72864b95535c029f1d9aed85c755d9b7093c0a62)

They are on the case
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Martinus on August 25, 2016, 11:20:28 AM
 :lol:
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Hamilcar on August 25, 2016, 12:23:01 PM
Quote from: Valmy on August 25, 2016, 11:17:49 AM
Quote from: Martinus on August 25, 2016, 11:14:59 AM
I went to check on the pigeon. It was gone. There was however one pigeon feather left on the site. :ph34r:

A clue!

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.akamai.steamusercontent.com%2Fugc%2F535130858498646420%2F43C1DC7258A01FA11574FC3E1E9BD1EBCF70B025%2F%3Finterpolation%3Dlanczos-none%26amp%3Boutput-format%3Djpeg%26amp%3Boutput-quality%3D95%26amp%3Bfit%3Dinside%257C268%3A268%26amp%3Bcomposite-to%253D%2A%252C%2A%257C268%253A268%26amp%3Bbackground-color%3Dblack&hash=72864b95535c029f1d9aed85c755d9b7093c0a62)

They are on the case

Hahahah excellent reference.
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Oexmelin on August 25, 2016, 02:46:11 PM
Did you take this broken wing?
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Savonarola on August 25, 2016, 03:18:30 PM
Quote from: Monoriu on August 25, 2016, 08:37:12 AM
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi62.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh101%2FMonoriu%2Fpigeon_dish_zpslhirzckx.jpg&hash=a7d3f7c5491378f39de8865f1c24a609cd4c2ede) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Monoriu/media/pigeon_dish_zpslhirzckx.jpg.html)

:lol:

When I saw this thread title I immediately thought, "Take him home and turn him into a pie, of course."  I had Bastilla (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastilla) for lunch in honor of Marti's pigeon, (though, this being the United States, it was chicken Bastilla, not pigeon.)
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Eddie Teach on August 25, 2016, 03:46:04 PM
Quote from: Oexmelin on August 25, 2016, 02:46:11 PM
Did you take this broken wing?

And Learn to Fly again, learn to live so free?
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Oexmelin on August 25, 2016, 04:02:50 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on August 25, 2016, 03:46:04 PM
Quote from: Oexmelin on August 25, 2016, 02:46:11 PM
Did you take this broken wing?

And Learn to Fly again, learn to live so free?

It's a worthwhile pedagogical goal, Mister. 

Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: 11B4V on August 25, 2016, 05:40:04 PM
Fry it up and eat it.
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Monoriu on August 25, 2016, 07:51:18 PM
Quote from: Martinus on August 25, 2016, 09:14:23 AM


The pigeon is probably disease-ridden. :P

I am more concerned if it is too old.  The meat on young pigeons is more tender :mmm:
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: Savonarola on August 25, 2016, 08:24:21 PM
Although, to continue on with the Tom Lehrer theme you could have poisoned him (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhuMLpdnOjY).
Title: Re: What do you do about a pigeon with a broken wing?
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 25, 2016, 08:54:06 PM
Quote from: Oexmelin on August 25, 2016, 02:46:11 PM
Did you take this broken wing?

lulz