Comedian | Screenwriter NYC-Based | Texas-Born
Comedian | Screenwriter NYC-Based | Texas-Born
I wrote a pilot that heavily featured pigeons. I was trying to capture a "pigeon tornado" for my proof of concept for the pilot. That led to feeding them. Then I learned how to de-string them. Now there are 2 rescue pigeons in the apartment.
I feed and de-string pigeons in New York City. Pigeons are abandoned domesticated animals, much like dogs or cats. They often succumb to disease and death due to improper diets that don't allow them the strength to fight off viruses, infections, lead poisoning, etc. A well-balanced diet helps keep them and their immune systems strong.
Pigeons thrive on a balanced diet. Bread is not actually good for pigeons and can cause infections in their crop. See below for more information.
Pigeons often get hair, string, or thread wrapped around their toes and feet, which can lead to amputation, serious infection, and death. We catch them, gently and briefly. Then we remove the string or hair, treat the area, and release them. Learn more about how to help here. Reach out to me with questions about workshops, kits, learning more..
Contact the Wild Bird Fund if you see a sick or injured pigeon in NYC. They will help you get the bird to them and answer all your questions. 646-306-2862
If you would like to donate to help the pigeons in NYC, please donate to the Wild Bird Fund. They take in all the birds we are unable to help without charge.
This is a very unique and large flock. They have been fed by people for years. They landed on me the first day I fed them. This is 1 of 4 flocks that I feed and check in on the feet and health of regularly. One of our rescue pigeons, Ham, is from this flock.
Pigeons need a well-balanced diet and shouldn't have bread. I feed them a pigeon seed mix of: Trapper Peas, Popcorn, Red Milo, Wheat, Maple Peas, Safflower, Barley, Austrian Peas, White Millet. From the grocery store, you can feed them (everything uncooked/dried/unsalted): oats, split peas, lentils. Foods that are higher in fat content should be fed in moderation, such as (unsalted) peanuts, shelled sunflower seeds, popcorn kernels.
It is important to bring fresh water for pigeons whenever you can. Almost all the water on the streets of NYC contains lead and causes myriad neurological issues for pigeons. In the winter, it is almost impossible for them to find clean water. I bring a container of water for each flock. Sanitizing food vessels, tools, and your hands between flocks helps prevent the spread of disease.
Pigeons recognize faces and are very routine. If you feed them every day around the same time, they will meet you there before you know. It is hard for me to walk down certain streets without seed.
This is a video of Kristina and the pigeons set to Sarah Paulson's "I don't think so, honey" segment on "Las Culturistas".
On very cold days, it is hard for pigeons to find food. We definitely have extra visitors on days like these.
Some days they follow me even after I have run out of seed.
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