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Re: [MickaCoo] looking for a bird sitter
by malonerous 07 Jun '10

07 Jun '10

Hi Elizabeth, We're looking for somebody to care for our two tame house pigeons (one blue bar, one King) from July 2 through 9. We're in Cupertino near Lawrence and Bollinger. It would be great if we could find somebody who could put them in their pigeon pants and let them fly around a bit once a day. We would consider boarding them out if absolutely necessary, but I think the little princesses would prefer to stay in familiar surroundings. We would be happy to either pay for the person's time, or could trade pigeon-sitting services when they go out of town. Thanks in advance for sending this to anybody that you think may be willing to help. Best Regards, Clare

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Need a ride or transport Sunday to Sacramento Adoption Fair?
by C Dickinson 07 Jun '10

07 Jun '10

Hello! I am going to bring a pair of Pigeons with pants to work at the Adoption fair up in Sacramento this coming Saturday. I live in Pacifica and have a small SUV and room for anyone (cages and birds alike) who want to commute up, also If anyone has any birds that need a transport/ride. Also, I wanted to put a plug in for a Special Dove I found in Pacifica on June 3, 2010. This little guy who I call Little Dovee was saved from a cat and his mate Snowball was not so lucky. This little widow is in my foster care and warm and safe, I am already working with Chris to find him a girl. If anyone has room in a Dove home to foster, I would be grateful. He is very lonely and sitting staring at my one of my pigeons all day. I am only signed up for the digest, so please email me directly if you want to connect to ride up or have space for a few sweet Doves:) Have a Great Day! Cheryl Chezd3(a)yahoo.com

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ON NOW Life Documentary-Birds 7PM tonight
by Elizabeth Y 07 Jun '10

07 Jun '10

-----Original Message----- From: k s <kelsin(a)webtv.net> Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 6:39 PM To: discuss(a)mickaboo.org Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Life Documentary-Birds 7PM tonight "Birds" Examining birds and how feathers have helped them overcome life's challenges. Also: a look at adaptations and techniques they use to secure mates. Animal Planet 7pm ------- HOW TO -------------------- CHANGE PERSONAL SETTINGS: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/discuss/ VIEW LIST ARCHIVE: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/private/discuss/ HOW TO RESET YOUR LIST PASSWORD: http://confluence.mickaboo.org/x/2wFj

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Re: [MickaCoo] Fwd: question about perches
by Elizabeth Young 07 Jun '10

07 Jun '10

Pigeons definitely appreciate flat shelves to lounge and perch on. And ropes (or branches) offer variety (important for pij foot health) and can help less-qualified flyers to get up to high places by providing a diagonal ladder from low to high. I twist two pieces of half inch sisal rope together and it makes an easy surface for little and big and gimpy feet alike. Best not to "over furnish" the air space though because room to move and fly is important. One thing I learned about flat surfaces in an aviary- the smoother they are, the easier to clean (by far). When I first set mine up, I didn't bother to countersink screw heads when installing shelves and nest boxes. I will next time! Here's some perching pij in my coop, including Sam- MickaCoo's newest pigeon. He's an SF blue bar feral that had a head and eye injury and was rescued and nursed back to health by Alice. Elizabeth On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 11:05 PM, Ingrid Taylar <ingridtaylar(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Thanks for this thread. We'll be building an aviary before the end of the > year and I was wondering about the perch/cleaning situation myself. > > ~ Ingrid > >

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Mickaboo 2011 Calendar Contest reminder!
by Elizabeth Young 06 Jun '10

06 Jun '10

Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue <http://www.mickaboo.org/> is having a contest to find birds to feature in Mickaboo's 2011 calendar! We need thirteen pictures, all of different bird types. Here is how you can submit your picture for the upcoming calendar. * Eligibility:* Pictured bird must be a Mickaboo/Coo bird - either a current foster or one adopted from Mickaboo/Coo. * Picture: *Digital picture must be 2300 pixels wide by 1800 tall at 200 dpi. No pictures of birds in dangerous situations (like being outside without a harness or unprotected by a cage/aviary). * Story: *Picture must be accompanied by a very short story about your bird. The story will be published along with your picture. Your short story of five sentences or less should include your bird's name and its type (green-cheek conure, king pigeon, etc.). We reserve the right to edit your story for length and writing style purposes. * Submission: *Send your story and picture to *pr(a)mickaboo.org*, and with "2011 Calendar Contest" in the subject line. Stories and pictures must be received by June 30, 2010. ** Good luck, everyone! - Pam -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Report on Doves Found in Pacifica
by C Dickinson 06 Jun '10

06 Jun '10

Hello! The Dove I call Little Dovee who I picked up in Pacifca on Friday morning is doing very Well, he is feeling so much better now and eating and cooing up a storm. He is eating and cooing at himself in the mirror at this moment:) Sadly, before I could take foster custody of the second Dove found Friday night, Little Snowball passed on during the night. The rescuer Kim is going to Bury Snowball in her yard. I supported/thanked her and shared information about MickaCoo and invited her to meet my pigeons. Wishing everyone a happy day! Cheryl I have Pacifica covered:) grin

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Fwd: question
by LIMATO2＠aol.com 05 Jun '10

05 Jun '10

____________________________________ From: adoptkings(a)gmail.com To: LIMATO2(a)aol.com Sent: 6/5/2010 10:17:14 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: RE: question Oooh! Great first topic for the MickaCoo Discussion Group- would you please send it to MickaCoo(a)mickaboo.org? (We're team building!) ____________________________________ From: LIMATO2(a)aol.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 6:45 AM To: adoptkings(a)gmail.com Subject: question Hi Elizabeth, I noticed in some photos you sent me, That you use rope for perches. The rope had no pigeon poop on them, I have wide wooden perches that get covered in poop. Is the rope clean just a lucky shot or do they stay clean? Thanks Alex =

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Pigeon Promoter needed for 6/12 Adoption Fair in Sacramento
by Elizabeth Young 05 Jun '10

05 Jun '10

Hello, MickaCoo!!! I signed us up to attend this fair with a pigeon or two (and doves will be there too, I believe?) but have developed a conflict. Is there anybody that would be willing to take a pigeon or two and some flyers and join the rest of Mickaboo at this event (she asked with fingers crossed). If you don't currently have a pigeon handy, we could perhaps arrange a loaner... *WHEN: 06/12/10, 11-4 * *WHERE: Valley Hi-North Laguna Library (near Elk Grove) 7400 Imagination Parkway (across from Cosumnes River College Bruceville Road entrance) Sacramento, CA 95823 Note-Bird Care Class at same location as adoption fair 1-3* -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Update: Found White Dove in Pacifica
by C Dickinson 05 Jun '10

05 Jun '10

Hello! I just wanted to send in my first update to the MickaCoo discussion group. I am A King Pigeon Rescuer, Foster and Volunteer for MickaCoo. I operate out of Pacifica. On Thursday June 3, 2010 I had got a call from Amy in Pacifica (Manor) that she found a White Dove. She knew of my King Pigeons through a Vegan and Freecycle community group. I dropped everything and went over to her home and scooped this little Dove up! I am calling him a He for now, seemed to have some feather loss on his neck and back, but no wounds and lots of healthy pin feathers coming in. He was saved from be stalked by a cat. Amy saved this little guy from being scratched or eaten by the Cat. (Another reason people should keep there cats inside! Sorry I had to add that!) I had posted a Lost ad on Craigs list and I heard from the MickaBoo Lost and found coordinater almost instantly (what an amazing group we belong too). Just this morning I got a note in reply to my craiglist that another woman in the same area called Kim found an injuried White Dove last night. Still waiting to hear on that. In the meantime, my newest foster named, Little Dovee is doing very well. Eating, drinking, perching, preening, cooing and pooping pretty well too! He is next door in a flight cage to my Pet Pocket Homing Pigeon called Mandee. They sit and stare at each other! Follow this link for pics of Little Dovee: www.cheryldickinson.com/sm.htm I will update more as the news comes in! Have a Great Day! Cheryl

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