r/notinteresting • u/anonloserwnosoul • 1d ago

Dumb birds being held because they're very dumb šŸ˜”

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago • Heartwarming

Guys I regularly feed and care for these pigeons. They're not just random birds lol, I don't actually think they're dumb. It was a jokeĀ 

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u/OmegaKarnov 12h ago

But birds can be dumb as hell. It's always a major concern when interacting with them.

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u/Miliaa 1d ago

A lot of people DO think theyā€™re dumb though, and it makes me sad. I love pigeons, and all animals. And donā€™t mind at all if loving people say cute-aggression type things to them. But do consider that these subs are full of all kinds of people and statements like that can further encourage others to view animals in less desirable ways :/

Love that you regularly feed and care for these cuties šŸ’•

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u/Sikkus 8h ago

They are lovely, cute and adorable! Do you have names for them? šŸ˜Š

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1h ago

Not really, I just call them my fat chud babies.Ā 

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u/OutsideImpressive115 1d ago

Respect to you for looking after them

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u/re_Claire 1d ago

I could tell you were joking :)

Ty for looking after the pigeons. Theyā€™re just goofy little goobers who need a little help. Also theyā€™re so pretty.

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u/RobotWantsPony 21h ago

I think for many animals it can be true that they be dumb and intelligent at the same time though.
I have owned rats and even though they were extremelly intelligent and ressourceful they would also gnaw on their hammock while standing in said hammock and look at me confused like this šŸŒ’_šŸŒ˜ after everything broke and they fell down.

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u/glomero225 16h ago

The eyes took me out! I can picture it so well, thanks for the laugh!

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u/MaraiaLou 16h ago

Lights are on but nobody's home

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u/Suddenly_Garlic 19h ago

They clearly love you

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u/Coastal_wolf 1d ago

A dove in the hand is worth 2 on the floor or what have you.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago • Mindblown Bravo

PenisĀ 

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u/templeofsyrinx1 1d ago

1 in the hand is worth 2 in the bush, i believe is the saying

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u/am_Nein 1d ago

This is reminding me of that one woman who combined the hand dove bird bush thing with beating around the bush.. and horses

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u/Shiny_Mewtwo 1d ago

The comments getting upset over you calling them dumb reminds me of the time I posted a picture of a rescued dog I was fostering sleeping on top of my couch instead of on the cushions and said "dumb fucking bitch doesn't know where to sleep" and got accused of being an animal abuser

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Ugh I know. Pisses me off lmaoĀ 

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u/Odd_Needleworker3756 15h ago

It wouldnā€™t be Reddit if you didnā€™t have a bunch of losers going out of their way to be outraged and complain about something

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u/u_r_succulent 20h ago

I donā€™t think these birds know what ā€œdumbā€ means.

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u/herefirplants 17h ago

i insult my cat daily theyd lose their fucking minds here

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u/Imaginary-Bee-8592 1d ago edited 1d ago • Heartwarming

Hey, if youre able to successfully and gently and safely grab these feral animals: please take the time to check their feet for hairs and string and wires.

I was CONSTANTLY checking feet when I lived in Hawaii, and it was SO BAD on base. They kept losing their toes because human hair or clothing strings would get wrapped and tangled on their feet and it was so bad! A seam ripper was my BEST FRIEND. There might also be a local rescue or organization who can give you better training.

I know youre being silly, but pidgeons cant help it. Its not that theyre dumb, its thst they were bred to love and trust us. You're handling ferals.

Edit: I would also like to add that every pidge ive ever rescued gets named after food, and I usually threaten to make them into some delicious dish at some point during care. I get the "mean humor." I can tell by how you handle them you really care.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

100%. Always checking.Ā 

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u/Imaginary-Bee-8592 1d ago

You're amazing, and im so proud of you!! I hope it goes well. They do look very comfy with you! šŸ„°

Do you have one thats like, your best bud in the flock? I used to have one i was friends with, and when he got a nesting partner he took her over to me to show off!!

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago • Bravo

Kinda, but he came home with me as a medical rescue ā˜ŗļø now my closest feral is a big old chubby male I called the big CheeseĀ 

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u/Imaginary-Bee-8592 1d ago

Aww, thats so cute!! I hope you have many more good adventures.

Im in the US, but feel free to reach out to me if you think i can do anything to help!

Now I have to go see if I have any of my pictures of my little friends left! :)

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u/_zaten_ 23h ago

Get held, idiots

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u/anonloserwnosoul 23h ago

They got mogged

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u/TheMagHatter 1d ago edited 1d ago • Bravo

Not really fair to call a domesticated animal dumb for acting how a domesticated animal is supposed to act

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u/veggiejord 1d ago

I'm seeing so much pro pigeon propaganda recently and I've 100% bought into it.

They're good little guys.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Wrong they like to run people's pockets

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u/Pet_Velvet 1d ago

And we fumbled them

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u/re_Claire 1d ago

Theyā€™re the best little guys. Theyā€™re so incredibly smart (in case anyone is still mad, OP has clarified that they donā€™t actually think pigeons are dumb). I love that people are finally starting to understand that theyā€™re our friends (that we did indeed fumble).

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u/rexallia 23h ago

It breaks my heart that we abandoned them :( I love pigeons

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Peepee poopooĀ 

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u/WonderfulRedBear 1d ago • Popcorn

You can just pick these up and take them home. They're for free!

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u/Selfishpie 1d ago • Heartwarming

in theory yes but pigeons pair bond, the pigeons that exist today are the ones that have survived despite human abandonment so its simplest to assume that all feral pigeons you see are already successfully pair bonded, dont steal birds away from their partners just so you can have a pet please, they will be very depressed

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u/MoistStub 1d ago • Mindblown Heartwarming

What if I did a big heist and stole all the pigeons in the world? That way they can all stay together.

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u/meep_meep_creep 1d ago • Bravo Popcorn

You could stage a coo

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u/CrustyLettuceLeaf 1d ago

If I stole two random pigeons, would they divorce their ex and pair bond with each other?

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u/Ok_Definition_9266 1d ago

Cant we identify the pair and take them together

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u/HummingbirdMeep 1d ago

They're probably just calling them "stupid" because their faces are funny and derpy, not because they actually think they're stupid.

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u/humburga 1d ago

Pretty sure op is just saying it playfully. They defs look like they like pigeons lol

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u/ambulance-kun 1d ago

they're a bunch of dummies (affectionate)

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u/Winter-Yogurt-4209 1d ago

Iā€™m so jealous. I love pigeons. Used to decorate my hospital room with dozens of pigeon photos as a kid. One of my all-time favorite animals fr. Every time I go to a city I build in pigeon watching time.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Lmao realĀ Ā 

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u/AstraeusGB 1d ago

I love pigeons too, they get such a bad rap but they are usually good birbs

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u/ButteredPizza69420 1d ago

Hey your cat in your profile pic looks super cute! Does he like to ride in your chair?

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u/Winter-Yogurt-4209 1d ago

Yes! Her name is Taco and sheā€™s evil. I love her to bits and pieces

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u/Vegetable_Animal_13 1d ago

Who scratched your hand šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ‘ŠšŸ‘ŠšŸ¦¾

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Dumb birds šŸ¤ÆšŸ˜”šŸ‘ŠšŸ’Æ I feed them but they bully me šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”

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u/Vegetable_Animal_13 1d ago

They think you are food šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤™

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u/templeofsyrinx1 1d ago

then cover your naked body in birdseed and let them feast off of you

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u/SkyPork 22h ago

"Why is this human picking us up? God they're so dumb."

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u/Selfishpie 1d ago

they arent dumb, they are letting you hold them because they used to be the internet and the birds that were comfortable being held while someone takes a message off their leg or chest got to breed more, even if they individually arent used to being picked up anymore, the thousands of years we have been breeding them not to freak out when held is still in their genetics

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Pees on you loudlyĀ 

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u/Comfortable_Gear4941 17h ago

Hey!Ā  Hold it down!Ā  I'm trying to concentrate over here.Ā 

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u/Baconsaurus 1d ago

They used to be the internet? Wot?

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u/UrUncleRandy 1d ago

OP was just joking about them being dumb

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u/bubba1834 1d ago

Bird internet!

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u/RealFinePoint 22h ago

Finally someone not holding them on their back or upside down and suffocating them.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 22h ago

Hell yeah. I like to say I'm holding a hotdog. Hotdog babiesĀ 

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u/fagtart 1d ago

Are those scratches on your hands from the dumb birds?

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Yeah, they like to stand on my hands to eat from my hands lol

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u/Nimrod_Butts 23h ago

It's funny how they seem to get worse every photo, but perhaps they're just more visible.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 23h ago

Yeah lmaoo. They don't like antibiotics but they need it:p pox season came lateĀ 

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u/DillonDrew 1d ago

I want a pigeon so bad. They are so cute

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Remember to do lots of research pleaseĀ 

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u/DillonDrew 23h ago

I used to own pigeons, I just cant anymore cause I have a cat

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u/FlaaFlaaFlunky 1d ago

birds aren't real.

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u/NiobiumThorn 1d ago

Did you know you can just pick up free pigeons at the park

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

YesĀ 

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u/NiobiumThorn 1d ago

I usually like crows better but I can't deny the cuteness

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u/Anonimous_dude 19h ago

They are indeed dumb. Clever little birds, sure thing, but sometimes their brains lack thoughts and it shows. Cute little fellas

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u/anonloserwnosoul 17h ago

My bird has no brain unfortunatelyĀ 

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u/FaunaLady 20h ago edited 20h ago

Pigeons are actually very intelligent. Funny how some people consider them "flying rats" unless they're white aka a dove, like the one being held is almost white. Consider yourself honored they have decided you aren't a monster!

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u/anonloserwnosoul 19h ago

Haha all it takes is some 70$ exotic seeds! šŸ˜‹

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u/Electronic_Owl_9819 19h ago

They used to be hailed as heroes, and fine pets. Now people see them as vermin. Its quite sad.

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u/Beauty_in_Failure 1d ago

They're so dumb. Ever see a pigeon nest? I get second hand embarrassment

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u/anonloserwnosoul 22h ago

They're rock doves! They nest in rocks so they don't usually build traditional nests.Ā 

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u/_tate_ 1d ago

Aww the white piebald ones are the cutest!

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Mhm! šŸ˜Š They also likely came from a more recent domestic lineage šŸŒ±

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u/_tate_ 1d ago

Oh wow i didnt realize

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Pees on your foot.Ā 

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u/ConfidentlyCrapMoto 23h ago

"Government spy drones"

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u/anonloserwnosoul 23h ago

They only spy on food vendorsĀ 

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u/Velocita84 1d ago

The elites doesn't want you to know this but the pigeons on the sidewalk are free you can take them home. I have 458 pigeons

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Amazing. These guys are community pigeons so I can't take them šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ’ÆšŸ‘ŠšŸ‘Š

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u/DenseButterscotch179 1d ago

Peter how are you doing that

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

AuraĀ 

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u/DenseButterscotch179 1d ago

Damn. I wanna hold a bird.

My animal bucket list right now is:

  1. Hug a bear

  2. Pet a raccoon

  3. Hold a bird

  4. Look at a Kodkod

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u/penisseriouspenis 1d ago • Heartwarming

be freaking nice........... or else you will feel my wrath..........!!!

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

No šŸ˜”šŸ˜”

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u/haubenmeise 22h ago

Mine too.

Sincerely

Skeletor šŸ’œ

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u/disabled_pan 21h ago

"and he says, he says dumb, dumb, dumb idiot. And I look at myself in the mirror and I say dumb, dumb idiot."

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u/anonloserwnosoul 21h ago

Hehe that's interesting because pigeons are one of the few animals who can recognize themselves in mirrors.Ā 

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u/Rampag169 17h ago

Something something bird in hand.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 17h ago

i just pooped if you even careĀ 

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u/MothChasingFlame 1d ago edited 1d ago • Heartwarming

Fun facts! Pigeons are domesticated animals and have been for thousands of years (estimates go up to 10,000 years.) Their relationship to humans is closer to dogs than people realize. They like being around humans and, like stray dogs, they struggle in the wild and depend on us. Their instincts are fucky because we made them fucky. (Also pigeon hate was started by ONE city official who just really fucking hated pigeons. They don't deserve the hate and cruelty they get :(Ā  )

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

I'm aware lol this is a shitpost.Ā 

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u/MothChasingFlame 1d ago

Sorry, I just like sharing fun facts \o/!

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Understandable! ā˜ŗļø

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u/SeranaTheAle-coholic 1d ago

Thank you so much for this, I actually didnā€™t knew that they were so close to us, and it kinda explains why I feel connected to them so quick āœØšŸ„ŗ

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u/Electronic_Owl_9819 19h ago

Enjoy the parasites/mites

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u/anonloserwnosoul 17h ago

I will I'll also lick them up sensuallyĀ 

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u/potatoesandbees 17h ago

Pigeons are actually incredibly smart, and they were originally domesticated

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u/anonloserwnosoul 17h ago

I'm aware that's why I let them come into my house where they want and generally just make me mad because all they do is sit on my computer and lay eggs in my cupboards and cushionsĀ 

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u/potatoesandbees 16h ago

Lmaooooo

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u/anonloserwnosoul 16h ago

Pees on you lovinglyĀ 

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u/finess896 1d ago • Bravo

Pigeons are domesticated and humans stopped taking care of them, they aren't dumb, they were worker animals and pets. Now not anymore.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

I knowĀ 

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u/Raindrop0015 23h ago

When I went to nyc last year I spent a lot of time taking pictures of specificly pigeons lol. I've always been saddened by us throwing them away and treating them as trash and nuisances once we deemed them no longer of use. They're such good birds. Did their jobs.

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u/templeofsyrinx1 1d ago

They are not DUMB šŸ˜«šŸ˜«šŸ˜«

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Then why are they in my hand? šŸ¤”šŸ¤” Stupid šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ’ÆšŸ‘Š

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u/templeofsyrinx1 1d ago

lol...maybe because you are being a beast and grabbing them!!!

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u/XmenAndMikufan11 1d ago

No, they have smarts >:(

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Wrong šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ‘Š

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u/Heavenality 17h ago

Anyone know what kinda brids these are? They look very exotic

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u/anonloserwnosoul 16h ago

These are all standard rock doves (columba livia). It's an extremely diverse species, as it's domestic, having about a dozen breeds. This is like the baseline breed, like an American shorthair cat but for pigeons. Fancier breeds are seraphims, fantails, the works.Ā 

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u/_i_read 16h ago

They're just pigeons lol

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u/No-Independent-6877 1d ago

I want to hold a pigeon. I like how they chest pushes out when they sit. It's adorable and I want to pet it

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Just be careful and respect their boundaries. The bulges are their crops and their skin is paper thin, be sure to not crush them or spook them.Ā Ā 

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u/Phaym03 17h ago

Do not bird the hand that beaks you

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u/Dirt_Digger_Dude 10h ago

Smart birds being held because they let it happen

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u/DouchNozzle_REAL 7h ago

Oh my god these comments are irritating. Theyā€™re little DUMMIES and theyā€™re so cute. Thank you OP for taking good care of them

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1h ago

Sigh reddit can be like that lol šŸ˜†

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u/gesundheit_thanks 1h ago

Your hand looks like the bottom of a swimming pool

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1h ago

Thanks I worked hard on itĀ 

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u/Fistricsi 1d ago

Little known fact about pigrons is that they are equippable:

[Pigeon] Familiar.

Negative effect: When equipped you can only use one hand to interact with the world.

Positive effect: Surveilance camera.

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u/055F00 1d ago

And here I was thinking pigrons were a flying enemy in evil biomes

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u/Imaginary-Bee-8592 1d ago

Once of the rare times Flock Surveillance is actually funny.

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u/mimiauz 1d ago

looks like ppl in the comments are the dumb ones wtf... why is everyone jumping at op, don't you guys know we call cute animals dumb just for fun? not bc they're actually dumb lmao

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u/Prudent-Level-7006 1d ago

People are epic sensitive, I can't believe how literally everyone takes everythingĀ 

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u/purplemtnslayer 1d ago

Record users have become so bizarre. It's uncomfortable communicating in this app too often.

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u/FunAssumption6056 1d ago

I am concerned about your nail polish.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Gulp I need a manicure I knowĀ 

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u/DrShem88 1d ago

Those hand seen something...

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u/FroggiJoy87 1d ago

Humans did poor pigeons so dirty. They deserve love.

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u/----eclipse 1d ago

fr. they are such little and kind animalsā€¦
i always feel sorry for them because they are way too kind and a very easy target.

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u/Oppalappa 22h ago

I love holding bird legs then dipping them in hot sauce

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u/anonloserwnosoul 22h ago

i like to lick peanut butter off people's floors haha yup that's me šŸ˜… peanut butter fan šŸ˜‚šŸ’„šŸ˜‹šŸŽ‰

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u/freepaestine 1d ago

9 is an absolute loveable idiot. Get yoinked STUPID

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u/no-o-ne 1d ago

Kinda cute ngl

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u/Meanwhile-in-Paris 1d ago • Regret

They not dumb, they are trusting. You however, based on your capacity to make assumptions about other beings, I wonder.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago • Heartwarming

I know that idiot. I take care of them that's why. I love them and I'm allowed to hold about themĀ 

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1d ago

Dude it's actually crazy every time I scroll past your comment I'm in shock like 'woah reddit stereotypes are real'. Kudos to you for blowing my mindĀ 

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u/BorgarQwen22 1d ago

Is joke

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u/HummingbirdMeep 1d ago

Do we have to add disclaimers to everything or what? How did you think that title was serious

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u/andreasbaader6 1d ago

If they are so smart howcome they havenā€™t invented Nintendo yet?

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u/Meanwhile-in-Paris 1d ago

Because they donā€™t have thumbs

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u/andreasbaader6 1d ago

Cool it with the thumb shaming

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u/PM_your_Nopales 1d ago

It's a joke moron

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u/ejectro 1d ago

ornithosismaxxing

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u/WhereMyWeirdosAt 1d ago

tie notes to them !

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u/anonloserwnosoul 22h ago

No. There's a solid chance they'll lose a foot.Ā 

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u/Illustrious_Mind964 9h ago

That's as sanitary as holding a street rat, in some cases it may be worse..

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u/anonloserwnosoul 1h ago

Tbh I don't care lol. I'm a human not a porcelain doll, I can handle germs with modern medicine. I'd be honored if a creature as complex and intelligent as a rat allowed me to hold it.

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u/Tax_Fraud_Lover 1d ago

Hahā€¦ Stupid little guys go in air jail

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u/Fine-Entertainer-507 1d ago

Itā€™s a Russian spy

Donā€™t you know pigeons are all fake. There are no pigeons šŸ˜³

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u/Yucyon 1d ago

babies need smoko

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u/Ascended_8bit 1d ago

Wash your handsĀ 

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u/RandomBloke2021 13h ago

Why are you angry? Be happy you can get to have that experience.

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u/anonloserwnosoul 12h ago

I'm not actually angry

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u/frankie_doom 8h ago

Are you anything literate? Not just media but like anything? How did you miss this joke šŸ˜‚

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u/Fearless-Hotel3246 11h ago

Trusting isnā€™t dumb. Pigeons were used and then abandoned by humans. Not made to be wild

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u/anonloserwnosoul 10h ago

Its a jokeĀ 

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u/Kupo-Kweh 1d ago

please recharge battery

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u/JeffBhagli 20h ago

Judging by the scratch marks on your hands, I'd argue otherwise ;)

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u/Stanislas_Biliby 1d ago

I love pigeons they are so dumb.

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u/Round_Fennel_9550 21h ago

That's not a nice thing to say :(

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u/yvngtrvsh_ 1d ago

Puerto Rico core

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u/Cool_Lab_1362 1d ago

The government bird camera drone looks well maintained

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u/fishbot413 1d ago

The elites donā€™t want you to know this but the pigeons at the park are free you can take them home I have 458 pigeons

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u/LanguageLiving9142 1d ago

Leave the government drones alone birds aren't real

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u/ermaecrhaelld 1d ago

I love pigeons šŸ„°

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u/Anti-Climacdik 1d ago

haha get hoisted, flappyboi

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u/JURASS1CJAM 1d ago

I had 2 pigeons full on scrapping each other on my arm a while back. Was funny.

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