2006-07-02 17:20:53 · 13 answers · asked by Joe R 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
Chaces are if it has a band on it's leg, it escaped from a pet store.
2006-07-02 17:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by ☼Jims Brain☼ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What if you find a lost pigeon. Water Most lost birds are hungry and thirsty. Water is necessary before all else. Since pigeons drink by suction, any water container should be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) deep. An open container, i.e., a dish, an old margarine container tub, etc., is best. While a thirsty bird may drink immediately, it also may not. A bird that's gone without water for a while is sometimes so exhausted, it doesn't even realize that water is in front of it, especially if the water container you use is different from what it is familiar with. A trick I've often used is to trickle a few drops of water from on high into the container to make a splashing sound. When they hear that, most birds will invariably head to drink. If a bird looks really exhausted, Gatorade or other proprietary sports drink may be added to the water. A teaspoon or two per cup (250 ml) of water will help replenish electrolytes. Food Pigeons are grain eaters. While park pigeons will eat bread, most domestic birds have been raised on a multi-grain mixture and have never seen a slice of it. In fact, they would likely ignore it as possible food. Try feeding them something else from around the house. Popcorn (maize), rice, white or brown, split peas, barley, buckwheat (kasha), canary seed, etc., are all good first options to feed a lost bird with. THESE GRAINS SHOULD NOT BE COOKED OR POPPED BUT FED RAW. Water should also be provided since pigeons normally drink immediately after eating. What Should I Keep It In? Any container that a dog or cat can't get into will be fine. An old bird cage will hold the pigeon for a day or so with no problem, as will a cardboard box - a screen on top of such a box is better than simply closing the flaps since there will then be enough light for the bird to see to eat and drink.
2016-03-27 01:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The band usually originates its birth place or breeder. In the US, pet stores are required to have these bands on all tropical birds they sell. It is a way to trace salmonella and other bird carrying diseases. It doesn't always lead to the owner of the bird. Some, but not many, pet stores record the band number and file it with the new owners name, but you are better off putting an add in the paper and hoping that the owner will read it. Maybe make some flyer's too and hang them up at your local pet stores.
2006-07-02 17:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by rachelsroadside 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The band won't identify the owner. Put an ad in the paper Under lost and found pets. Bands are for seperating birds at birth from other flocks, like date of birth, and so forth. If you can't keep it. Call a bird rescue group for a good home.
2006-07-02 22:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The band/numbers is mainly for breeding purposes. My father and I were in the same situation and had found a conure. We caught it, put it in a cage and ran an advert. in the paper **FOUND BIRD** and let the add run for a few days. We never got a response. The bird became a part of the family, and we had the piece of mind that we at least tried to return it to its rightful owner.
2006-07-02 19:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by C G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bands can only be put on when canaries are still in the nest, these bands are put on by the breeder and are mainly just to identify the year of the canary and sometimes the breeding association the breeder belongs to.
it wont identify the owner
2006-07-02 20:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by fabienne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the bands is from the n.f.s.s (national finch and softbill society) you can go online to get their phone number. When they sell bands to the breeders who are members, the numbers on the bands are associated with that person. It should be fairly easy to find out who that number belonged to. Good luck.
2006-07-03 01:50:45 · answer #7 · answered by sittin tight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a pet store that sells birds they can trace it back to the hatchery and find its owner as long as you can read all the letters and numbers on the band
2006-07-02 17:28:00 · answer #8 · answered by wisper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the local SPCA or vet can help you trace the number on the band to find it's owner.
Good luck with that.
2006-07-02 17:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the band. Each association has their own band as well as each hatchery. You might be able to find help through one of these sites.
www.geocities.com/canary_fanciers/ACFA
www.robirda.com
www3.upatsix.com/ics
2006-07-02 18:20:39 · answer #10 · answered by Gigi C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask one of the band members.
2006-07-02 17:21:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋