Bobber’s Pigeon Sanctuary

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28/01/2025

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28/01/2025

Mr. Lizzy being a loaf in the food dish, half asleep, but also snacking on seeds around him. I wish I could have captured the full effect on camera but they get camera shy.

27/01/2025

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He survived a spinal injury rendering him flightless. I allow him to be free-range with Donnie, who sustained neurological damage also rendering her flightless. It seems like they have more agility and improved functioning un-caged vs caged.

Alouette has made tremendous gains, as he now knows how to scale the couch, fly stationary about 3 feet high in the air, jump-fly from surface to surface (like the floor is lava), and complete his landings on his feet! Alouette is the most vocal pigeon I’ve ever met, and he seems to always be talking or singing about something. He reminds us to keep singing, even when others grow tired of hearing our voices, even when we are alone and our bodies hurt.

Thank you Chava Sonnier for this bundle of love. ♥️

20/01/2025

Despite my attempts to shield the flock from these treacherous winds, 5 birds looked in need of additional intervention. I normally avoid straw because it can trap moisture and be a coccidia breeding ground, but I was desperate, and filled their nesties with it. I squatted in the aviary and said my prayers, begging God and all of my angels to protect these beautiful creatures from the cold. It’s not their fault I got sick and couldn’t provide the way I normally do.

I went inside to tend to the indoor flock, hoping I did enough for the outdoor flock. I checked my phone, and had a message from Carson Butterfield saying she was on her way with a friend to help clear my pole barn out for the birds, which is double insulated. She even picked up my medications from the pharmacy for me. God answers my prayers every time I remember to ask Him for help. I often forget to ask until I’m in over my head, and I forget to have faith. He keeps reminding me.

The outdoor aviary is about 12ft x 36ft, and the insulated loft in the pole barn is about 12ft x 24ft. I could not keep up on all the cleaning by myself, as well as tending for up to 20 pigeons indoors with special needs, and working a full time job. So I had abandoned the pole barn area the summer of 2023, when I was in the thick of my mysterious illness. Last year we had temps in the 70s in February, and I could not have imagined such a brutally cold and fierce winded season this year.

I share this as a cautionary tale for others in the pigeon or animal rescue business, to consider whether or not you can keep up with the maintenance when you are designing your pigeon palace. I’m absolutely blessed to have extra support from friends during this time, and the flock will have warmer nights ahead. ♥️

19/01/2025

napping, smackin her beak like she’s dreaming about snacks…


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19/01/2025

taking a nap in a patch of sunlight. Aren’t those sleepy eyelids contagious? 😍🐦


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11/01/2025

❓Looking for ideas re: how to accommodate special needs pigeon habitats.❓

Due to my health issues I have had to consolidate and re-arrange the living quarters. My doctors keep saying it’s not a bird allergy or related but I’m not convinced. (I don’t necessarily think I have a bird allergy but they create a lot of dust). Regardless, I’m getting older and it’s getting harder to keep up on everything on my own.

I'm trying to brainstorm facilities for all 10 of my indoor birds to go outside in the spring and I am looking for ideas/ photos/ suggestions. These 10 birds have various special needs which is why they have been housed inside. (I do not want to rehome any of these birds, because my inside birds are my babies. Of course it comes down to what is in their best interest and I will consider anything, but I am not at the point where rehoming is a need.)

5 Birds I can transition to the current outdoor aviary:

Opal:
She does her own thing. She is bonded with me but not the way Giuseppe is. Giuseppe is a pigeon virgin. Opal swings around and had a love child with Monroe a couple years ago- Jasper.
Therefore, I am fairly confident Opal will adjust to the aviary life because there are currently 4 single boys out there.

Echo and Mr. Liz:
They usually do live in the outdoor aviary, but I've been bringing them inside for the winter because Echo has ailments in her old age and doesn't lay eggs anymore. She seems to deteriorate each time winter hits. Possibly related to vitamin deficiency.
Echo and Mr. Liz enjoy the outdoors in the summer, so I'll just need to arrange winter accommodations next season.

❓Monroe and Fraction:
Fraction is healthy and will love the outdoors. Monroe can't fly due to a permanent wing injury, but will also love the outdoors. Monroe was probably shot down with a BB gun, as he had roughly a 4mm hole through his wing.

Monroe’s dilemma is that he forgets he can’t fly… or maybe he is just determined to rise above his circumstance. He likes to climb, and sometimes he tries to join other flying birds by jumping off higher surfaces, only to fall on his belly. He is easily supervised inside, but I will have to install handicap accommodations for him in the outdoor aviary.

Giuseppe:
Let’s just be honest… we all know Giuseppe is staying inside.

Bobber and Ms. Byron:
Ms. Byron will love the outdoors. Bobber might also. My concern is that Bobber has known indoors most of his life, and he is old. He is well over 12yrs old and an anxious bird. I worry that the stress of such a transition will be detrimental to his health and quality of life.

So, Bobber and Ms. Byron might sleep inside and have a dayroom on my back porch. And if they like the back porch enough they can live there full time. Whatever Bob wants Bob gets.

❓Alouette and Donnie:
My “broke neck” birds who cannot fly. (Their romantic story after years of suffering is attached in the following photos.)
These guys are permanently disabled, causing them (mostly Donnie) to drag their necks on the ground. Sometimes I have to give Donnie a supervised bath because she gets her p**p on her head.

I don’t like the idea of Donnie having to drag her head on concrete pavers or wooden planks. It’s not an option at this time unless I can think of a work around.

Wondering if anyone has similarly handicapped birds who enjoy living outdoors and what accommodations they have?
If I can’t develop a comparable, or better, habitat for them outdoors, I’ll be keeping them inside.

Bobber’s Pigeon Sanctuary is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible. We are asking for donations to help us cover supplies needed for construction and bird seed.
(I have been off work since Thanksgiving due to health reasons and do not get sick pay, being a small business owner.) If you would like to contribute to our cause you can do so here:

PayPal.me/Flockbobber

We are grateful for any contributions, regardless of amount. Thank you and God bless you all. ❤️

09/01/2025

She took it to a new level

02/12/2024

For everyone who has been worried-

I’m alive, and I’ll be okay. I likely have an autoimmune disorder that is undiagnosed/ not being managed and it’s making my life hell. It’s affecting my skin and breathing primarily, and possibly brain (or thats just my brain aging?)

I feel awful every time I have to cancel last minute on a therapy client (esp kids who have had so much disappointment already) or have a day I can’t get out of bed to feed the birds. I am fortunate for 2 local friends who can help when they can… but they are my only local pigeon Nannies, and have significant health issues and jobs of their own.

With my current health, I worry A LOT, about the next time I have to go to the hospital and need someone to help with the birds. I am working on long term plan for the birds- like if I died they’ll have a will and $$$ accommodations with Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue , once I get to sorting that. But in the mean time I worry about dying at home and these birds being alone until my body is found in 3-7days.

(Ok don’t worry about me dying. It’s not happening, but these are just things that have to be planned to prevent much bigger problems. I cannot have birds that I promise to take care of starving to death or reproducing at alarming rates because I’m dead.)

Anyways, my current providers have me dx with Chronic Idiopathic Uticartia but are recommending that I get referrals for rheumatology and endocrinology to rule out Discoid Lupus and Dermatitis Herpetiformis (often connected w Celiac). Please leave a comment if you can recommend a rheumatologist or endocrinologist do you think would be a good fit for my situation. Thank you so much. ♥️

These are current photos taken between 11/18-today. I started my second pack of steroids yesterday. When I get an episode like this I am just in bed for 3 weeks.

It’s hard because I don’t have enough pigeon back up. The back up I have is excellent, but they have busy lives too.
So if you are interested in becoming a pigeon nanny at some point I can show you the ropes when I’m feeling better. It would just be nice to have like a back up list of about 5 to 10 people that I could call when I have a flareup and I can’t get out to feed them or clean their cage or remove eggs.

Ideally this would be a volunteer pigeon nanny position but I’ve been having such a hard time I am open to paying for the position if you are a person who plans to be a longer term help or really go above and beyond. Open to negotiating price.

🐦 Bobber’s PIgeon Sanctuary is an official 501c3, so if you need volunteer hours we got you.
🐦 All donations are 100% tax deductible and can be placed at PayPal.me/FLockBobber
🐦 We always appreciate pigeon/dove seed donations as well. We usually go for a traditional Versa-laga mix at Chewy.com but anywhere is ok. Mailing address is:
Bobber’s PIgeon Sanctuary
4974W Columbia rd
Mason Mi 48854
🐦 please comment or email [email protected]
If you are interested in being in our
Basically just means if you would like to help volunteer taking care of the birds. Or if you need payment we can sort that. I’m in a spot where I need to arrange 24/7 backup coverage for these birds. Please share with your friends! We’ll not necessarily my rash photos lol but tell people about volunteer and work opportunities here.

07/11/2024

A family affair

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04/11/2024

This year for my birthday I am collecting donations for Bobber’s Pigeon Sanctuary 501c3 ♥️

Euclid’s eye removal totaled about $1,000 which was paid out of pocket. We hope to accrue $1,000 in donations for the next potential veterinary care needed/ 2025 funds. You can make a 100% tax deductible donation at:
PayPal.me/flockBobber

We are running low on food also and would appreciate any pigeon/ dove seed mixes! I usually order a traditional pigeon/dove seed blend from Versa-laga at chewy.com.

Thank you Flock Bobbers! ♥️

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01/11/2024

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03/10/2024

Only Opal would…

said it best, “pigeons excel at the leisure arts…”



Updates on Euclid’s eye coming soon. She is stable but we could not save the eye. Please consider a donation to her medical bills if you can:
PayPal.me/flockBobber

29/09/2024

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