New birds feel at home today; this is Indiana weather ( - the snow of course). The Texas birds think its toooo dang cold! Put a heat lamp in the loft last night and they are all trying to huddle next to it. They usually tolerate the cold but I think they prefere the warm. Their normal body temp is about 104 so when it gets down to 30 they feel it even more than we do. Babies are all fine. Mommas and Daddys are keeping them warm. Gave every one little extra food this morning.
These birds are really incredible. Did you know that pigeons are one of the few animals that can actually recognize themselves in a mirror. They can see in color as well as trememdous distances.
I will try to post some pics in the next few days. Watch the babies grow from "ugly ducklings" to beautiful white doves.
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