So now you know what the various stages of baby pigeon development look like. You may not see baby pidgies out there in the real world, but you sure as hell do here on TCC!!
(Just be glad this 'ere pic doesn't come with a sound attachment... "squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak squeak ad infinium..." Young pidgies are called 'squeakers' for a damn good reason...)
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
steve
Big Hand
Songs Of A Lost World *CRUMPET BOY*
Orphan Season got well under way last night with the admission of four teeny tiny fox cubs. These lil' guys still haven't got their eyes open and their ears are still floppy. They are only a few days old.
They'd been alone for 12 hours, so we can only assume that something has happened to the parents. The advice with young animals is to ALWAYS leave well alone (unless the babies are in danger), but monitor the situation for a few hours. Often, the mother is only a few yards away from her 'abandoned' litter/baby and seeing as she will do a FAR better job of rearing her babies than any human ever can, leave well alone until you are certain that the parent has not returned.
Call your local wildlife rescue centre for advice. Always.
This little one was toileted and fed ... and then promptly fell asleep in my hand!
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
