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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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TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 12:16

Tea and ((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))

Anyone lost this? On my backstep if it's yours!
HellonHeels · 11/06/2017 12:18

Big hugs xxxx

SassynSane · 11/06/2017 12:20

Thank you! Forgiven Wink I prob needed a cry anyway....

Sat outside looking at pidges flying past...at least I know she was kept safe this past week after her exhausting flight in the wrong direction. At least she was looked after and cared for and brought smiles to a fair few people...

...one more smile would be perfect though DGazzie...wherever you are!

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MoonfaceAndSilky · 11/06/2017 12:33

I reckon she's got a taste of freedom and she's not going home anytime soon.

TheImprobableGirl · 11/06/2017 12:37

Been following and hoping for gazzies safe return!

ErrolTheDragon · 11/06/2017 12:37

I've given my theory upthread of what she's up to - c'mon, surely others have observed typical pigeon behaviour?

Areyoulocal · 11/06/2017 12:49

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SassynSane · 11/06/2017 12:55

Absolutely Errol and hopefully she's just relishing her freedom...but as they are captively bred and trained I think they don't survive too well in the wild as it were...but yep, fingers crossed she's attending a big pidge-party!

Just stalked checked and her owner not been online since last night so hoping he's out and when he gets home she's waiting! 🙏

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rightwhine · 11/06/2017 12:59

What's her history? How may times had she flown home or was she a newbie?

TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 13:00

'Just stalked checked and her owner not been online since last night so hoping he's out and when he gets home she's waiting! 🙏'

OK, I need his mobile No.
He obviously doesn't know how important Pidge Gazzie is to all of Us

((((Mega Madd Hugs)))) OP

SassynSane · 11/06/2017 13:08

She's raced previously right, so has made it back before. She's a two-year old so not sure how many times but she is proven...

Thanks Madd...I might link this thread for him later via WhatsApp so he knows precisely how many people are waiting on news Grin

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TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 13:21

They recognize people who are nice to them

Reasons why Pigeons are fabulous

www.thedodo.com/21-reasons-you-should-apprecia-544907825.html

TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 13:24

Ohhh Yes, definitely Link him to this thread

comme on Gazzie, You can do it

Anyone lost this? On my backstep if it's yours!
TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 13:27

Does she have a mate at home?

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Anyone lost this? On my backstep if it's yours!
SassynSane · 11/06/2017 13:42

Awww that link was so cute Madd

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follybodger · 11/06/2017 14:18

I'll look out for Gaz as New Malden is about 2 miles from me as the pigeon flies!

😀

lucysmam · 11/06/2017 14:37

Come on Gazzie! Still rooting for a safe pidgey journey home :)

TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 15:32

come on gazzie. I wanted to see you home safe before I had to get to bed [12 midnight here]

SassynSane · 11/06/2017 15:37

Sorry Madd no news as yet...will keep the thread updated though! Sleep well x

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BigDamnHero · 11/06/2017 16:09

Oh no! I read this thread through thinking there'd be good news by the time I got to the end but no sight of her yet? Shock

Come on, Gazzie! You can do it! Star

SkiBike007 · 11/06/2017 16:19

Come on Gazzie - I'm far too invested in this pigeon even told my DH about it last night Smile

TheMaddHugger · 11/06/2017 16:42

Alright Gazzie, You are in my thoughts tonight. It's past 1 am here.

Everyone wants to know you are OK Sweet Birdy

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SassynSane · 11/06/2017 18:11

Ok just WhatsApp'd her owner thread link (so he knows how much we all care!) & asked if he has any news....will update when I hear.... 🙏

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UrsulaPandress · 11/06/2017 18:53

Sigh.

mogloveseggs · 11/06/2017 19:04
Sad