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Anyone lost this? On my backstep if it's yours!

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SassynSane · 05/06/2017 18:20

So. Just come in through my back gate to find this on my doorstep....anyone missing a pigeon? Not your average bird, well looked after, has got ring etc but bloody thing won't let me get close enough to get details.

It's currently attacking my pots in hope of food. Am assuming due to high winds been blown off course and is knackered. I have chucked some food out on back step (randomly had some milled linseed in...once a Girl Guide, always a Girl Guide Grin) and shut in Sassycat (cos that wouldn't end well...I'd be hoovering up feathers for weeks!!!)...

So...anyone think they've lost something today? Or have suggestions of what I could do with it? Confused

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Goingtobeawesome · 10/06/2017 17:12

I may have been holding my breath for some reason then...

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SassynSane · 10/06/2017 17:02

Ok...will do...will leave it here for now and report after hopefully our happy ending!!!! 🙏

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UrsulaPandress · 10/06/2017 16:59

Report your thread to MNHQ and ask them to move it.

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SassynSane · 10/06/2017 16:49

Still no news Sad

How do I do that Ursula?

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UrsulaPandress · 10/06/2017 16:48

Now I feel nervous too.

We need to get this thread moved from Chat or it will be lost.

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SassynSane · 10/06/2017 15:32

That's how I actually feel...like I'm waiting on hearing on DD! I didn't just google pigeon flying speeds to try to work out how long she should take!

Tea drank....now what? Going to try and read for a bit....come on DGazzie! Fly safely Grin

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caz323 · 10/06/2017 15:27

Ooooooh! Go, Gazzie, Go! Smile

And now we'll all be like fretting Mums until we get the news of her safe arrival - either in London or back in the SW with Sassy!! GrinWink

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SassynSane · 10/06/2017 15:09

I am currently sat on DGazzie's bench and am unable to concentrate on anything else! Arghhhhhhhh Confused....right....will make cup of tea cos that solves everything! Wink

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SassynSane · 10/06/2017 15:07

Ok....collective intakes of breath, crossing of fingers, lucky socks & pants, handholding and hugs please....DGazzie is now AIRBORNE!!!! Departure time was 14.56hrs....eta unknown....come on pidge! You got this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Oldraver · 10/06/2017 13:17

I have a friend who had a duckling walk into her kitchen..she is now smitten, and was also looking for a bird cam so she could watch while at work.

Dave the Duck has his own FB page now and every thing

DoctorTwo · 10/06/2017 13:09

Where's @TheCuntingPigeon when we need her? :o

MillieMoodle · 10/06/2017 12:11

Good luck Gazzie!

OublietteBravo · 10/06/2017 11:49

Good luck Gazzie - I hope she makes it home safely.

spiderlight · 10/06/2017 11:44

Good luck Gazziepidge!

MummyPigLovesAppleSauce · 10/06/2017 11:02

Just checking in for a Pidge update. Flowers for you Op . Losing your pidge can be tough Grin

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SassynSane · 10/06/2017 10:26

Think there might be a search party later...Sassycat has most definitely left the building banana 😂

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Ookmybanana · 10/06/2017 10:22

Safe flight DGazzie!

I've loved hearing about your houseguest Op
🐦 Hopefully Sassycat is forgiving and enjoys their rediscovered freedom.

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SassynSane · 10/06/2017 10:15

Awww lemony....am v wobbly this end...am going to drink more tea and look at my pigeon-pics!

And I would just like to say that this was my first proper thread (others I've started have been continuations or games) and I honestly didn't think anyone would be interested in my little guest so thanks all....in a sometimes bleak world there will always be pigeons and mumsnet!!

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LemonySippet · 10/06/2017 10:11

No, you've got something in your eye

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SassynSane · 10/06/2017 10:10

He's just been WhatsApp'd strict instructions to do so! Grin Apparently his birds are in a race from Newark again today exactly the same as last week....wonder if I will have any more visitors on Monday night??? Wink

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Kpo58 · 10/06/2017 10:05

I hope DGazzie's owner will tell you when she gets home safely.

everywhichway · 10/06/2017 09:52

"Fly home little heart
Your wings are brave and strong..."

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SassynSane · 10/06/2017 09:52

She's just been picked up....friend will be heading off in an hour or so....all being well I should have news of her release this aft about 2pm-ish....

Safe journey little pidge! xxx

Anyone lost this? On my backstep if it's yours!
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SoupDragon · 10/06/2017 09:14

Cooooo!

UrsulaPandress · 10/06/2017 08:58

Fly high DGazzie.

Wishing you wind beneath your wings.