Bobber’s Pigeon Sanctuary

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! ♥️

Post it. Text it. Tag it. Share it. Shout it. And let your friends pay you back in a tap or two. Grab your PayPal.Me link today.

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

.me/flock_bobber all donations are tax deductible

14/09/2024

Euclid sustained an eye injury in the aviary yesterday. Perp unknown. Our favorite vet is getting us in right now. We will keep you updated on prognosis. I pray we can save her eye.
Please consider donating to Bobber’s Pigeon Sanctuary at
Paypal.me/flockBobber

25/08/2024

Someone call Mariska Hargitay.
Opal went to sleep in one piece last night… But this morning, a chunk of her gullet feathers are missing. Who done it?
in this real time, unedited, first 48 investigation.
Can our internet sleuths solve the mystery before mom does?

🚨 Please know Opal is alive and well. She is not bleeding. Her safety and health was assessed prior to recording. She had a nice bath to cleanse her wound and allowed me to further examine her. I applied Povidine on the wound, but probably got more on the feathers, which is the orange substance that looks like blood. I will be contacting my vet as a cautionary measure to determine if an oral antibiotic to prevent infection is necessary. 🚨

Please contact us if you’re interested in volunteering at - location in Mason, Michigan.

We are grateful to our financial donors, and could not do this work without them. All donations are 100% tax deductible, as we are a 501(c)3. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so here :
Paypal.me/FlockBobber



https://youtu.be/DokEhaCrVBU?si=_kVk07b5wrn8JKja

Someone call Mariska Hargitay. Opal went to sleep in one piece last night… But this morning, a chunk of her gullet feathers are missing. Who done it? ...

20/08/2024

Working from home today with my sleepy assistant Giuseppe.

Giuseppe is an anomaly when it comes to our flock. She was raised by her human dad and despite his efforts, and my efforts, she is adamant she belongs with people and not pigeons. 🤣

G sleeps on my pillow many nights… like her body and my head share a pillow 🤦🏼‍♀️. Thankfully, because it’s our “nest”, she doesn’t p**p on our pillow. When she’s not on our pillow, she sleeps on top of my body, or right next to me perched on the couch.

Now that she layed her 2 eggs, which I swapped out for plastic eggs, (even though I suspect she is a virgin pigeon I am not taking any chances), she will stay on her Feggs nearly 24/7 for the next couple weeks.

When this happens, I slide her off my pillow and into a comparably cozy nest. Pigeons don’t like their nests to be disturbed. Where they lay the egg is where they intend to stay. But I’ve been able to compromise with G… giving her a nest right behind my pillow.

17/08/2024

latest head count is 49 pigeons. Technically we are at 50 when we consider Gordie Howe, who has been missing a year. We just pray she is healthy and happy wherever she is.

We have 2 adults and 3 babies who still need names.

Our latest arrivals are Keter, Euclid, and SCP. The trio arrived on 8/2/24. These are medium face, crested, American Helmet Pigeons. Their previous owners were very loving, but unfortunately due to (human) health issues needed to rehome their birds.

Keter (dad) is black and white, and Euclid (mom) is brown and white. They had an oops baby in early 2024, who is also black and white, and named SCP. They’ve been in quarantine going through a molt, to rule out any other possible issues related to the feather loss.

My guess is that SCP is a growing male, and there is some turf war going on between him and dad. My plan is to separate SCP from mom and dad temporarily to see if this helps the feathers come back in.

BPS (me lol) just made a $300 feed purchase and $150 medication purchase for these 49 angels. The food should last us 3 months, and the medication should last at least a year. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to our mission if you can. We are always so grateful for your love and support.

PayPal.me/flockBobber

Now enjoy these photos of Keter, Euclid, and SCP!

PS:
I planted some asparagus seeds last year, only to find out that it takes three years for an asparagus plant to grow one asparagus stalk. I was like, “shoot, that’s a three year relationship I’m not sure I want to commit to.”
This is year 2, and a couple little seedlings sprouted this year, and of course that’s where Keter and Euclid wanted to make a nest. Can’t have anything nice when you have kids or pets. 🤣

14/08/2024

12/08/2024

Coming home from work… girls waiting for me ♥️

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10/08/2024

Fraction (back) and Monroe (front) are arguably our 2 biggest miracle survivors. Monroe and his first wife self- rescued to a woman in Monroe, MI. Sadly, Monroe‘s wife vanished before they could both be brought into safety.

Monroe was in such a state that he likely needed a wing amputation. I could tell he was remarkable, having survived something not survivable. I could tell he would want us to try to save his wing at any cost. After multiple medication’s around the clock for two months, and $1500 in vet bills, he was able to keep his wing.

Monroe will never fly again, although he runs fast and jumps high. He has found love again. May he inspire us to keep moving, even when we lose our greatest gifts.

10/08/2024

I spy a Giuseppe… can you?

21/07/2024

Baby fever hit hard in June.
(Click photos for bios in captions.)

Flapper arrived 6/12/24.
These are my best guesses on DOBs for the next 3…
Baby #1 arrived 6/14/24.
Baby #2 arrived 6/15/24.
Baby #3 arrived 6/15/24.

Stay tuned for a baby shower fundraiser.
Our 3 highest donors through 7/21/24-8/31/24 will have the opportunity to name each of these babies!

30/06/2024

Who else spends too much time researching and taking pictures of pigeon p**p on a beautiful Saturday?
**p

28/06/2024

Please think of us during Prime day! This is our annual shopping list. If you have an item on the list already and would like to donate it that is also very much appreciated.

23/06/2024

Update: There are 4 babies. Please let me know if you have a live trap I can borrow. Hoping to gather these guys in one fell swoop. 🙏 Thank you!

This groundhog has been on my to-do list. The main problem is this pile of wood from the storm that knocked my tree over last year (also on my to-do list). As long as it’s there it’s going to be the perfect habitat.

Groundhogs literally hog the ground. She’s living in an extravagant underground paradise, the main hub located under my home’s stone foundation- built in 1900 😭😭😭. I was looking at her baby, which debuted about a week ago, when I noticed she was sunbathing on her castle tower.

How can they run so fast when they are that thick and close to the ground?? I keep googling, “are groundhogs really that bad?” and google is like, “yes, and worse”. Well at least they are wonderful to watch… I can hold onto memories like this when I am dealing with the aftermath of destruction later this year. 🤦🏼‍♀️