Discard any unused
formula (it will go bad quickly), and clean the syringe, tubing, and other
utensils very carefully.
Allow the pigeon time to calm down and return it to a warm, dry, comfortable location, away from animals, children, and noise.
Things to watch for:
- Be sure your bird is getting enough water. Sometimes blinking eyes
or a hard crop are signs of dehydration. Add extra water to the
formula, if necessary.
- Feel your bird's crop to make sure it doesn't become empty. Babies
should be fed every two to three hours during the day. (Very young ones
should be fed at least every two hours.) Adults should be fed twice a
day, once in the morning and once before bed time. You do not need to
feed pigeons during the night.
- Be sure that your pigeon is being kept in a warm (80-90 degrees), dry place. You can build a "nest" for sick or injured pigeons by using tissues, soft straw, or towels.
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