How long does a carrier pigeon rest while on a journey?

Question

I've been watching a carrier/homing pigeon outside of my office. It has been taking shelter under cars, I imaging it would have to try to avoid predators as the day/night goes on. What is going to happen with this pigeon in the next 12 hours?

Answer 1

Ha!  This is likely a pigeon that is sick or injured.  Unless someone saves it, it will be dinner soon.

A pigeon would not rest on the ground.  Something is very wrong.

I recommend you get a cardboard box and put the bird in it. A towel or shirt on the bottom would make it comfy.  Then on the way home, stop at a feed store and buy a small bag of cracked corn.  

At home pick the pigeon up an feel her chest.  If her keel (chest bone) is prominent, she is starving.  You may see external parasites on her.  Ignore them for now.  Drop some corn into the box and put a heavy dish of water in it.  See if she responds.  You may need to put a heating pad under the box to bring her temp up high enough so she can digest the food. Do not put food or water into her mouth.

Oh - she may not be easy to catch.  Hold a large towel or jacket in front of you as you approach her and plop it over her and pick her up into the box.  

Can you tell I like pigeons?

Anyway, if she survives the night, she may make it.  You can Google - wildlife rehabbers and find one in your state.  They may take her in.

I am in New Mexico and would be happy to help you.  Email me off Yahoo Answers.

Answer 2

tough one???

Answer 3

during w.w.2 pigeons didnt rest over the English canal or till they got to where they where going somthing mite be  wrong with it or its not a carrier