MarkBevBen Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 We let our ladies out in the garden yesterday for the first time, which they thoroughly enjoyed Seems they've had a bit of an altercation with a pigeon, we saw some grey pigeon feathers but all our ladies seemed fine. This morning, I've found said pigeon - seems he/she came off worse Do you think the shock might have killed him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 might be co-incidence, or might be physical trauma? I can't see it being the stress as pigeons in cities get battered by traffic, shot at, screamed at etc and I've never seen any of them curl up and die through stress. Also pigeons surely see lots of different threats every day like badgers, buzzards and humans? Chickens can and will kill small birds (and mice, voles, shrews....) to eat if they get a chance (one of mine pecked and killed a robin during the snows last january, it was very sad as the wee robin was only trying to steal a beakful of pellets in the harsh conditions. She tried eating it but I think it must have been a tiny bit too big as eventually it was left to go stiff in the ice until I went and disposed of it) Either way, poor pigeon, but well done girls, they obviously defended their territory well and are clever too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 might be co-incidence, or might be physical trauma? I can't see it being the stress as pigeons in cities get battered by traffic, shot at, screamed at etc and I've never seen any of them curl up and die through stress. Also pigeons surely see lots of different threats every day like badgers, buzzards and humans? Chickens can and will kill small birds (and mice, voles, shrews....) to eat if they get a chance (one of mine pecked and killed a robin during the snows last january, it was very sad as the wee robin was only trying to steal a beakful of pellets in the harsh conditions. She tried eating it but I think it must have been a tiny bit too big as eventually it was left to go stiff in the ice until I went and disposed of it) Either way, poor pigeon, but well done girls, they obviously defended their territory well and are clever too I know CallyChook you're right, I'm just such a softie Awww poor robin Think I'll have to toughen up a bit! Yes on the brighter side, seems they're settling in just fine and are marking their territory well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 it's lovely to see your girls are settling in well! Hurrah for chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 it's lovely to see your girls are settling in well! Hurrah for chickens! It is yes They're doing ever so well, we've had seven eggs so far and they seem to love their pink apartment and new garden of course!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
