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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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SassynSane · 10/06/2017 22:01

Thanks fannyd ....sadly still no news SadSadSad

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chitofftheshovel · 10/06/2017 22:04

I have a totally irrational fear of pigeons, I'll zigzag the street to try and avoid them and my friend has to relocate her pet pigeon to another room when I visit (he always makes a pigeon-line for me if we do happen to be in the same room).

But this thread has made my day, I hope Gazzie makes it home (either one!) safely.

everywhichway · 10/06/2017 22:07

Tomorrow is another day..... x

SassynSane · 10/06/2017 22:14

Am just clinging on to the hope that she's well rested and fed so if she's found a safe place to roost, she'll make it home in the morning...so yes every, here's hoping for tomorrow! My poor DD will be gutted if she doesn't make it Sad

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caz323 · 10/06/2017 22:19

Bless her! I think she's roosting for the night too. Hoping tomorrow's gonna be Happy Sunday. Everything crossed!

SassynSane · 10/06/2017 22:27

Yes absolutely....everything crossed! xx

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lucysmam · 10/06/2017 22:47

Has she not made it home yet!? :( I'm out at a friend's & just thought to check.

Hopefully she's home safe in the morning!!

SavoyCabbage · 10/06/2017 23:34

Just wanted to check before I went to bed but I hadn't posted so I couldn't find the thread. Had to advance search 'Gazzie'. I hope she turns up tomorrow. 🐦

SassynSane · 10/06/2017 23:36

Me too!!! Will keep updating the thread in the morn x

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caz323 · 10/06/2017 23:40

Gonna be an anxious wait for update.

SassynSane · 11/06/2017 00:08

Night little Gazzie, wherever you are stay safe, sleep well and get home safely tomorrow...we all need to have celebratory cuppas at some happy news in the morning!

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TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 00:26

Soft ((((((((((Madd Hugs))))))))))))

Anyone lost this? On my backstep if it's yours!
TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 00:28

On a different note, The local Animal Shelter might have a Pet Pidge, if you want one, It's worth an ask.

SassyKitty You didn't hear that.

UrsulaPandress · 11/06/2017 07:51

Morning.

Goingtobeawesome · 11/06/2017 08:20

I think she beats the worry about the pigeon who was painted blue.

Come on little bird!

Viewofhedges · 11/06/2017 10:21

I'm far, far too invested in this.
Come on pidge!

OublietteBravo · 11/06/2017 10:25

Weather over this end of the country is still nice. Mostly sunny, a bit of a breeze. Hopefully she's just enjoying herself before heading home.

SassynSane · 11/06/2017 10:37

Morning Brew Thanks for the (((hugs))) Smile

I haven't heard anything from her owner this morn and he promised last night to keep me updated...

So. Lets hope Oubliette has got it right and after almost what, 120 hours forced cat carrier rest, she's enjoying her freedom and getting her bearings and she'll decide to head home today.

Here's a pic from yesterday morn that I didn't share with you...it was just before she got picked up. She'd settled down as she knew something was different as I hadn't fed her, so I took a few moments to wish her well....come on little Gazzie...

Anyone lost this? On my backstep if it's yours!
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TimeIhadaNameChange · 11/06/2017 10:49

So glad I didn't check in yesterday, wouldn't have been able to sleep.

Fingers crossed she turns up, somewhere, soon.

Oh, and can her owner be persuaded to become an MNer, do you think?

SassynSane · 11/06/2017 11:07

I struggled sleeping but made up for it this morn (went to bed about 1am, was checking msgs at 5.55am...back to bed at 6.45am and woke half-an-hour ago Blush)...

...um I doubt it. Owner seems lovely but is older guy and doubt very much MN would be a pull for him Wink but I have him on WhatsApp so if when DGazzie does make it home I'll get him to send a pic Smile

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MoonfaceAndSilky · 11/06/2017 11:33

Just come across this thread. Routing for little Gazzie - come on girl, you can do it Smile

SwearySwearyQuiteContrary · 11/06/2017 11:46

Come on, Gazzie! Fly safe. 🐦🌳☀️

TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 11:57

Pigeons are often talked of badly. Called the rats of the sky
But These Pidges have found Fame and Love

Pidges that have changed lived. The painted blue pidge, Gazzie and Cher Ami

SassynSane · 11/06/2017 12:09

Crikey Madd...might need another hug! Just watched the clip and tears are definitely falling Sad Have obviously been v worried but refrained from actual tears...now...not so much 😢

Tea anyone?

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TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 12:11

Im sorry, [cry] (((((((((((madd Hugs))))))))))