Izze (my new blind bird) seems to be enjoying the summer. Here are some pics. His health is good, though I wish he would gain more weight, but he seems active, curious, and in good spirits. He pecks at his food a little, but he really doesn't eat on his own. I feed him by hand. He drinks on his own, which is really important. Some have mentioned on pigeons.com that head trauma can cause problems with eating, almost like causing the birds to forget how to eat on their own. The vet thought Izze's bleeding eyes were probably caused by a blow to the head, so maybe he is still -- not to be mean -- not right in the head. That being said, he's sane enough for me. He likes lounging in the sun, "helicoptering" to exercise his wings, pecking at bits of paper and towels, and he seems to like the occasional bath. He usually eagerly hops onto my hand when I reach into his cage and give him a gentle touch on his chest.
