Hi everyone, we found this pigeon in our garden. It struggles to fly, and pick up food, and tends to walk in circles.



We would have left him outside with the other pigeons, but there are neighbourhood cats here, and it can't fly up on the roof of our building. Actually, it has tried - it flies up about a metre and then crashes sideways. We think the problem may be a concussion.



The good news is that it doesn't seem to have any physical injuries, and it eats and drinks well. Its poop also seems to be healthy.

It has been with us for a couple of days now. We have taken it outside to see if its flight has improved, but no luck so far.



Has anyone come across this problem before and has any advice on what to do next? We are apprehensive about taking it to a vet, as the last time we tried to help a crow, they just put it down, despite us arranging a transfer with a wildlife rehab centre for them - some excuse about not having the facilities to properly examine the crow.



Other notes: It seems to sit puffed up most of the time and occasionally goes for a walk. When it's outside, it attempts to fly but crashes down. We try to keep out of its way unless for feeding and cleaning. We don't really have a cage for him, so we have just reserved a corner of the room for him to have his own space.



Thanks in advance!

Found in our garden