70 pigeons on their way to paradise
a huge pigeon house
Architects build houses for people, Gut Aiderbichl builds houses for animals. In this case, we are talking about a huge pigeon house that was built at Gut Aiderbichl Eslarn.
People love cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, horses, pigs … and there are people who find their great love in pigeons. At the beginning of the year, we received an email describing the desperate situation of a lady. She has been caring for 70 different types of pigeons for over 9 years and is committed to helping injured pigeons, city pigeons, carrier pigeons, wedding pigeons and ornamental pigeons.
My pigeons are in good condition, but I myself am only in survival mode ... These animals mean my life
Full of love and with total commitment, the animals have also received medical care over the years and everything has been done with private financial commitment. The free time is dedicated to the animals of the heart.
The flock of pigeons lives in a specially furnished, paradisiacal pigeon house.
Every pigeon has a name, every animal is stroked and recognised every day and there are a few kind words for every single pigeon. It is completely impossible for the “mother of pigeons” to abandon the animals or give them to different final destinations.
The owner has had a diseased cervical spine for years and there are no signs of improvement, rather a worsening, because she has to bend or stretch towards the pigeons. Every movement means pain and there are days when she can hardly move at all. Of course, it has also become more difficult to earn money. Money, however, that she needs to keep the pigeons and for her own livelihood.
The new pigeon house at Gut Aiderbichl Eslarn is now home to 70 pigeons
The new pigeon house at Gut Aiderbichl Eslarn is now home to 70 pigeons
The pigeon house in Eslarn is only a few months old, but is becoming increasingly occupied. Around 1,000 pigeons will be able to move into the 25 metre long and 14 metre wide bird house. The animals can retreat in one part of the house and there is plenty of space to fly in a huge aviary. A swimming pool suitable for pigeons has also been included. Like all other birds, pigeons love to splash around in the water, opening their wings wide and dipping their heads under the water. Almost nothing beats a bath, even if it’s just a puddle.
Like in a pigeon opera, it sounds “Ku-ru-ku-ku-ku-ku” all day long. The 70 pigeons feel at home and also enjoy refreshing themselves in the pigeon bath, they build nests and are obviously happy. They live in pairs and there is a contented melody cooing through the bird house at Gut Aiderbichl Eslarn.
Michael Meckl, the manager in Eslarn, sits in front of the pigeon house with a satisfied smile and watches the elegant ornamental pigeons, the former wedding pigeons and city pigeons go about their business
