My mum keeps doves and pigeons. Over the years she has lost some to old age but there are still a couple in their teens. She has had a few of the "go off their legs" sometimes when they lay eggs but they usually get better within a few days (the vet has checked them frequently and declared them fit and well, just trapped nerves).
However, one has recently "gone off her legs" again and is taking a lot longer to get better. She can eat, drink, coo, loves a cuddle and is otherwise ok, but dad thinks it may be cruel to keep locked up until she is better (my mum keeps her in a box in a bedroom). Dad is pissed off, and he is worried that doves and pigeons transmit all types of disesases, especially as she is living in the house! He thinks that enough is enough and she should have it put down before it gets too miserable. Mum wants to keep going until the dove recovers as she has a mate in the aviary who is the same age as her.
As i said before ONLY SENSIBLE ANSWERS PLEASE!
Thank you!
2006-06-14
21:53:34
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cuddlymummy
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