# This thread is about a little pigeon. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 19, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648 "2020-01-19T03:56:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/41 "2020-01-20T23:56:49Z")
Chicken chow? ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/42 "2020-01-21T00:04:24Z")
> [@dropzone](#): > > Chicken chow? I tossed out some chicken feed. Seems he thought that food was…umm…chicken feed. Passed it right up, he did. Went right for the bread. I have songbird feed for my feeders. I may try that. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/43 "2020-01-21T03:36:52Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > There are two sisters who live across the street from us. Nice women. I refer to them as the coo-coo pigeon sisters, in honor of that movie. \ 🆒🆒🆒 I just learned that Carole Shelley and Monica Evans first played the Pigeon sisters in, “The Odd Couple,” on Broadway, then for the Matthau/Lemmon movie, THEN for the first season of the Klugman/Randall TV show, _ **THEN** _ they voiced the Geese sisters 🙂 in, “The Aristocats,” for Disney. Talk about making an impression! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/44 "2020-01-21T03:57:40Z")
Bear and Meeko came and sat with me this afternoon. We talked of bird-y things. They were very attentive as I described **lil’Pie**. They weren’t looking very murderous. Bear clacked his jaw a coupla times. Meeko just watched my mouth move. (I often wonder what she thinks of the noise coming out my mouth.) I’m not really assured they won’t try and kill a bird. They like bird-y talk, though. No matter, Mr.Wrekker put the kibosh on my pigeon aspirations. He sez they’re nasty birds. Alas, I will only see **lil’Pie** out of doors. **beck** has a sad ☹ ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/45 "2020-01-21T18:15:25Z")
I get my squirrel food at Walmart. It is mostly corn and sunflower seeds with a small amount of peanuts in the shell. I notice they have lots of different mixes for various birds. They keep the wild bird food and the squirrel mix in the garden section, not by the pet food. Last week I bought a bag of nuts in the shell and parceled them out. Pecans, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts and Hazel nuts. I was amazed at how fast they open a walnut. Then they hold the half shell like a bowl and eat the nut inside. There are lots of YouTube videos of squirrels eating walnuts. Dennis ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/46 "2020-01-21T20:09:39Z")
A long long time ago, I posted about a little pigeon: [0353 and the way home](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=16703517#post16703517) ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/47 "2020-01-21T20:34:49Z")
> [@Sailboat](#): > > A long long time ago, I posted about a little pigeon: > > [0353 and the way home](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=16703517#post16703517) Awww. That’s so sweet. My son was deployed in the middle east at that very time. So your story touches me. We worried for him, of course. During that time I often wondered how/if people without loved ones overthere thought about the war. You’ve answered my questions. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/48 "2020-01-21T23:51:43Z")
Nice story, sailboat. Funny how helping one tiny lost creature can help your own well being. Once we tried to save one of the son’s kitties. The rest of the litter died quickly. It lingered a day or two but it was not to be. I buried him in the side yard and planted a single flower from the garden center. All summer long it bloomed before it too faded away. That had to be ten years ago and every now and then I try to remember exactly where the flower was planted. Damn, I must have something in my eye… Dennis ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/49 "2020-01-22T00:35:15Z")
Awww! Dennis. You made me tear up. I feel like that about my foster kitty, Trooper. He was so tiny and fragile, nearly dead. The Vets at the shelter got him through the crisis. I took him home and bottle fed him. He was almost a year old when his forever Mom adopted him. I hated to let him go. I knew it was for the best, though. He’s a happy almost 4yo now. I visit him occasionally. He still remembers me and crawls up under my chin, like he did when I bottle fed him. It’s so sweet. I was still grieving my Daddy’s death. My baby had flown the nest. I needed Trooper at that time. He helped me way more than I helped him. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/50 "2020-01-22T00:46:04Z")
No coo-ing tonight. It must be too cold for them. I thought I saw some fluttering in the barn eaves. I guess birds live up there. I hope **lil’Pie** and his better half have a warm spot to roost tonight. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/51 "2020-01-23T01:30:06Z")
No coo-ing from the eaves. **lil’Pie** is **MIA**. It’s raining and cold. My miss my little bird. (:() ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/52 "2020-01-23T02:02:35Z")
Try tempting Pie with Everything bagels! ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/53 "2020-01-23T05:26:12Z")
Mr.Wrekker came in before he left for the lakehouse. He said my rat-bird was in top of the barn. And does have a girlfriend. It’s a nasty night out. I’m glad they are in the barn. I hope barn-kitty doesn’t bother them. I don’t think she gets up in the loft. I must ponder a name for **lil’Pies** girly-bird. Mr.Wrekker said their last name could be **Under-glass**. He thinks he’s funny! ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/54 "2020-01-24T16:31:45Z")
Cool. Little Pigie Poo might be a daddy! Dennis ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/55 "2020-01-25T00:25:16Z")
Awwww. I’ll have grand-birdies! ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/56 "2020-01-25T17:04:58Z")
Y’all realize [birds aren’t real](https://birdsarentreal.com/pages/the-history), right?😕 ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2020, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/57 "2020-01-26T08:38:11Z")
Now I know. You can find anything you want on the internet. Kinda scary, actually. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/58 "2020-01-26T16:35:14Z")
I saw **lil’Pie** in my walk this morning. He was alone. I think **Girlybird** might be nesting. I got within 3 feet of him and tossed some bread crumbs. If I hadn’t had the doggies I might have gotten closer. He bobbed his head at me. Sweet **lil’Pie**! ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/59 "2020-01-29T01:23:57Z")
You can revive the Order of the Pigeon: > **[Order of the Dove](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Dove)** > > The Order of the Dove (Spanish: Orden de la Paloma, meaning Order of the Pigeon, as the Spanish word paloma is used to refer both doves and pigeons), was a short lived military order which lasted only for a year. It was created by King Juan I of Castile in 1379 to defend the Catholic faith and the Kingdom of Castile. > It had been doubted in the past which king of the Kingdom of Castile had created the order (another option being Henry III of Castile in 1399). The order was dissolved next year of ... You need to come up with a new ritual , of course. I like their insignia. Here is a cute one on eBay: [https://www.ebay.com/itm/Betsey-Johnson-AB-Crystal-Peace-Dove-Pigeon-Pendant-Charm-Sweater-Chain-Necklace/362896004870?hash=item547e499706:g:xm8AAOSwlq9eFU02](https://www.ebay.com/itm/Betsey-Johnson-AB-Crystal-Peace-Dove-Pigeon-Pendant-Charm-Sweater-Chain-Necklace/362896004870?hash=item547e499706:g:xm8AAOSwlq9eFU02) Dennis ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648/60 "2020-01-29T07:41:27Z")
> [@mixdenny](#): > > You can revive the Order of the Pigeon: > > [Order of the Dove - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Dove) > > You need to come up with a new ritual , of course. I like their insignia. Here is a cute one on eBay: [https://www.ebay.com/itm/Betsey-Johnson-AB-Crystal-Peace-Dove-Pigeon-Pendant-Charm-Sweater-Chain-Necklace/362896004870?hash=item547e499706:g:xm8AAOSwlq9eFU02](https://www.ebay.com/itm/Betsey-Johnson-AB-Crystal-Peace-Dove-Pigeon-Pendant-Charm-Sweater-Chain-Necklace/362896004870?hash=item547e499706:g:xm8AAOSwlq9eFU02) > > Dennis I likey sparkly (:)) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648.md?page=4)