Ethan's pigeon passed away

Sorry guys, poor Dawn and her little egg didn't make it :(
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[@nagoursandhu7712]

Actually, you can find him a new female. Their don’t mate with other females when they already have one. But when they are separated they can be re-paired. I used to have around 50 pegions before. I m sure, try it, it will work.

[@susangabourie5973]

Yes! I've raised pigeons and lost a mate to a hawk, after paired for 4 years. My widow did find another mate and had another loving relationship. Please get him a new mate...he will take to her.

[@groworganicforlife]

Yes you can get another female they will mate together because the other not around and you can force the bonding by closing them in one cage for a day or two

[@benkroll6386]

We have had homers for 6 or 7 years and never worked with pairing but pigeons are so easy I don’t doubt it

[@cynthiawilson8294]

Yes!

[@Jessie-ur8bj]

Actually males will mate with other females even try to with other males. Even if they have a mate. Ive raise over 1000 pigeons. Pigeons don't only have one mate for life. They rebound fast lol.

[@terramarini6880]

They do pair up again but only after their mate has been absent for a while. Mate for life is literal , as long as their chosen partner is around they stay with each other. Worth trying again with him.

[@Jessie-ur8bj]

@@Lazyspaceout it's not true for pigeons. I'm not sure why people always say they mate for life. I've raised over 1000 pigeons and seen my males mate with different females even when they have a mate. Male pigeons are like goat bucks. They dont care who they mate with. They easily rebound and pair up with another female very quickly.

[@raoulbaijoo3.437]

True

[@cosmicgoatlady6957]

Male pigeons aren't really that picky after a couple months time. You could get another female fantail but make sure she is younger.

[@emilyczubko1954]

I'm a pet groomer and it's sad that your goats are better behaved for a haircut than 90% of the dogs I groom.

[@josephpiscopo3436]

Since Dawn laid only 1 egg it could be that the second egg was eggbound (since pigeons normally lay 2 eggs) and that might have led to her death. Re. Pigeons staying a couple for life... Normally yes but if one of them dies they will immediately try to find another partner. I also had cases where the pair fought and they found new partners. Practically the same as humans 😅

[@_.-._.-.]

You should consider getting him another mate after awhile! Once their mate isn't around for a bit (a month or two) they can re-pair with another bird

[@tonijhunter1]

It’s crazy to see how much Zorro has grown💖 I’m sorry for the loss

[@jamwilson1994]

What a wonderful jam packed episode with all kinds of fun stuff going on. Thank you for all that you do!!

[@christianalvarez5102]

You can definitely get him another female. “Mate for life” doesn’t mean he wants to be single forever. he would definitely look for another female in a loft setting with other pigeons. It would be a good idea to get another female for him rather than a whole new pair, leaving him to be the 3rd wheel.

[@xxkenzie_x]

It reminds me of like a wedding “till death do we part” 🤷‍♀️

[@kkeenan536]

So sad…sorry. On a lighter note, you guys looks like real farmers out there stacking hay in your shorts & flip flops 😂. My legs would’ve broken out in hives!!

[@ricardocarvalho838]

I used to breed racing pigeons and birmingham roller. Males and females will readly accept other pair if separated for a few days(if not incubating). get a couple more, homing pigeons and roller pigeons are great fun, and a mini pigeon loft is a great easy project. fancy pigeons are beatiful but in my opinion way more subject to health problems. don't give up

[@aproudamerican2692]

🕊RIP Dawn🕊 Hopefully he can gets a new companion to bond an hang with. Nature's beautiful but can seem cruel too sometimes.

[@cloroxbitch2491]

Pigeons, although does mate for life, they will find another mate if one dies or is absent for a certain time. Definitely get this boys a new female. Pigeons usually lay two eggs, maybe the female was egg bound if they aren’t getting calcium supplement which can be the cause of the death.

[@stacies.4420]

So sorry for the loss of Dawn. I know MaryCarl on The Coghill Family Farm has a lot of different kinds of pigeons including Fantails, maybe you can reach out to her dad Jason and get more information on them, possibly a baby because MaryCarl has already been hatching babies from her pair.

[@Nirrrina]

Good idea. A nice KZbin collaboration.

[@judithburke1539]

At Woodside Goat Farm they had the tiniest little buckling called Littlefoot. He is strong and fiesty and way too cute 🥰

[@Proudtobegerman]

So true😍😍😍

[@1d10t1c_Stup1d]

I'm so sorry! I hope you can find another pigeon and so sorry about the egg. I do hope that it gets better for yall. Atleast you have the male with you for life!

[@jonasdate7091]

If you give him another hen, he’ll pair up. I’m 100% sure. If the hen had a dirty vent then I would say she had coccidiosis. Or she was egg bound. Sorry for your loss

[@WickedAwesomeGardening]

I raised pigeons for years and you can totally find him a new mate. :)

[@hazelhale542]

That is super cool that you can go and see how his offspring came out, and they are soo cute

[@chloehipwoodch]

Why is the most satisfying thing I’ve seen all day?

[@leon22081994]

Never had pigeons, but I have red collared doves, spotted doves, zebra doves, and diamond doves. They all look for new mates if the old one dies. I think I'm pretty sure your male will accept a new female pigeon if you get one

[@petertaylor6019]

I’m so sorry this happened I know how much these pigeons mean to you Guys

[@h.g609]

🥰 Bring more pigeons 🕊️ for his company

[@ParkerPeachesAnthemLights14]

Oh no! I hope you can find the male a new friend and can have a happy pigeon.

[@defnot.genesis._]

I'm so sorry hope the other is good and healthy

[@meganguthrie9796]

My condolences for the pigeon. Prayers for you and your family

[@thevagabondsageinthewoods]

My brothers raised pigeons. When the mate dies, the bird will accept a new mate eventually. Life with animals is painful. I have a buck who needs to be put down. Rabbit, pigeon, injured animal on the side of the road or caught in a fence… its all extremely painful but with new life comes new hope and that is so rewarding.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@hanorabrennan8846]

I watch the herd run on BCDG and it's the cutest thing! You're so kind to your animals and along with the aforementioned and Sandi Brock, you are improving the gene pool enormously!

[@Gloria-ro4vn]

You can re-pair your pigeon. My cousin raised and bred Homing pigeons for years. FYI he had nesting boxes for his birds.

[@generalstorm8381]

R.I.P. Dawn. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you keep the little gold and black doeling that Daphne had. She's so adorable.

[@sarahperry8911]

Make him a house pigeon! They are domestic birds, so they make GREAT pets. Very personable, and loving pets ❤️

[@iridescent7816]

Watching the hay barn fill up was therapeutic after such sad news. My condolences. She was such a nice bird.

[@irenejerzygirl27v18]

Nathan so sorry you lost your pigeon. I hope you get another couple and a baby. Can’t wait

[@ninahrstich3088]

All your pets are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@meeshii_4497]

oh no!! im so sorry you guys for your loss 😢❤️

[@jessical4866]

Oh Raven’s such a mean big sister 😂 she’s going to bully and tease all the little ones and then say its not her fault they’re so small!

[@mrcleanswifeymrcleanswifey843]

I'm so sorry for your loss!! God bless y'all!!!

[@kodykeister6919]

Pigeons can be repaired, I show German beauty homers and pair different birds that had other mates all the time. You could easily get that bird to repair with another female! Good luck :)

[@bannlaughlin3544]

God bless you all

[@socutesucculents2062]

I'm so sorry for your loss 💖 she was a truly beautiful bird

[@Sunnyemii]

Hey! fellow mulberry tree owner here, Our dogs love mulberries and will try to eat them so we learned how to keep the fallen berries off the floor without them decomposing! use a mesh fabric like a mosquito mesh and make like 4 tall enough and attach + suspend the fabric to the posts so when the berries fall they land on soft mesh with air flow so not only do they not bruise but the air flow keeps them fresh for long enough for you to collect. also soaking the berries in ice water in your fridge keeps them fresh for longer and almost “crunchy” not sure if that makes sense. Good luck this coming berry season - sincerely someone who has too many berries to know what to do with them and have made so many things of jam that I will never run out.

[@azurythekitty287]

awwe... Zorro was shivering after the bath...

[@robynguppyart]

Congrats Blue Cactus!

[@ShannonFloersheim]

I have been following you for a bit as I just moved to AZ and have 1 acre. I want chickens but LOVE the goat connection - thinking weathers as pets for grandson. Long story short - learning.

[@michelleno6078]

Not surprised to see all those dairy wrinkles on Zorro, considering he's a Blue Cactus goat and all of their bucks are wrinklier than your average grandpa.

[@koboldmama6568]

Its so cool to see your friendship with other breeders and your friendly competition.

[@willowlin2862]

Sorry💙💜

[@kerinicklaus564]

I am sssooooo jealous of your mulberry tree!! It is beautiful

[@mmarabs1]

So sorry for your loss

[@lindasoaft9303]

Enjoyed seeing the Pima Fair Goat Show🐐

[@BrandiLeighEubanks]

Sorry for your loss

[@nimadaneshvar9404]

I do believe guys doing the best you could be do great &nice work enjoying your beautiful life best and wish and successful inter-life

[@everlinajones3074]

Sorry about your loss!

[@cutienic69]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@lindagullage3077]

Sorry for your loss.

[@teresaburnette3778]

Sorry about your pigeon. I know you really liked her.

[@hannahmay2586]

Loved this vlog, so many fun things going on!

[@sabrinadrabing595]

Im so sorry! She was a beautiful pigeon!

[@alexanderschaumburg4223]

I'm so sorry for your loss I hope that Dusk will be OK and recover maybe even possibly have a new mate

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Hope you get another pigeon!!

[@megs7019]

Awe I’m so sorry for the loss of your female Bird! That really sucks 🥺. Hopefully you find another female & breeding pair.those baby goats are growing so much enjoy watching them having fun.those jumps are so cute!🥰🥰🥰

[@donnaelkins186]

Sorry you lost her. 😔 great video. God bless ❤

[@achrafes415]

U can get a female to the male pigeon they will be pairing and have eggs within 20 days or so

[@gitchedits1694]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@sandybuchanan3479]

Great video!

[@dawndavis3600]

So sorry about Dawn. A new friend will be good. All those babies sure are cute.

[@evw6486]

So sorry!

[@missserendipiti4844]

From a dog groomer, if you guys use the 7f blade in reverse (against the grain of thr hair) it actually equals out to a 10. If you go with the grain, you get the true length of a 7f.

[@queenangel330]

Oh sorry about your pigeon. She was very pretty😢

[@butterflysnme724]

My two favorite goat ladies together!

[@EquineLover83]

Birds have a very good way of hiding there sickness but I’m so sorry for your loss!

[@Addyandliberty72]

Hi

[@mainenanabear9746]

Oh thats so sad. Thoughts and prayers to ya'll. Its horrible when you loose a pet.

[@BellaBella-mg8pp]

I'm so sorry. You look so very handsome. Best of luck on your next bird

[@emzvidz9575]

I’m so sorry y’all 😣

[@vickeyscantling5068]

I'm really sorry for the lost.

[@vergieclark131]

Awe so so sorry ! 😢😢

[@louisecampbell2827]

Sorry for your loss of your baby

[@Polopony20.]

Thank you for putting captions over the goat show portion! It helps so much as someone with an APD (auditory processing disorder) Hmm maybe here (northeast USA) Mulberries ripen differently, because shaking rarely brings down unripe ones at my aunt's farm

[@gryffynda1]

I’m so sorry for your loss of Dawn. Definitely get another pigeon- they do get lonely.

[@jenuinelyyours]

The way he peed over the fence after climbing up...LOL

[@beckylitster29]

That was fun to see those cute babies !!

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Your friends goat had beautiful babies. So cute.

[@grammy3g808.]

The little goatees catch on fast to running the stumps ... so cute

[@HUGSFORYUMI]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😟😭

[@mimipm8579]

Loved the long video!

[@chickensensation3116]

My condolences

[@paulinefrank8752]

Truly sorry for your loss. I've been there. I believe you will be able to pair him with a new female. Give him a few weeks. That gives you time to search for her. Good luck.

[@mistyschoephoerster347]

The cat sleeping upside down was pretty cute!

[@joycepharris933]

Sorry you lost your pigeon Ethan.I think you should get another lady in time and try again.

[@cwade1672]

Condolences on loosing Dawn

[@carolyngaulin8297]

Time to make goat peach ice cream 🍦!

[@stephrak9324]

Sorry for your losses...

[@emzvidz9575]

R.I.P 🕊🤍

[@campbellscraziestlife8435]

I am so so sorry

[@libradolafontaine411]

So Sad Pretty Birdy

[@dorothywright2743]

So sorry😔

[@mommagoody4]

Your family is so inspiring! I absolutely cannot get enough of your videos!!! Yall should plant sand plums and muscadine (sp?) Which is a type of wild grape that makes amazing wine and jams!!! Keep posting please HUGE FAN of your whole family and farm (actually quite envious)

[@ngio64]

I am so sorry.

[@thescarlettbandit5542]

The bucks look amazing 🕊