Peanut’s Pigeon Project

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Ballarat’s small, not-for-profit pigeon rescue helping local injured, sick, lost, and orphaned pigeons. ACNC registered.

Rescue requests: Ballarat only.

🕊️ To support our work:

Name: Peanuts Pigeon Project
BSB: 013265
Acc Number: 802165894

25/09/2026

After 6 months in care, Tofu has found his forever home.

Tofu arrived after getting lost with an injured foot. He was covered in lice and absolutely terrified of people.

Now, in his new home, he has a big aviary to strut around in, a gentle and patient owner, and a lovely little flock of pigeon friends to spend his days with.

Enjoy your new start, Mr Tofu 🩷

15/09/2026

Mabel is a sweet young girl looking for a home where she can spend lots of time with her person.

Mabel absolutely loves hanging around with her humans. She’s the pigeon present when the task requires zero pigeons.

Do you have a head? Perfect. That's Mabel's perch now (and yes, she WILL fall asleep on it).

Mabel loves watching TV, perching on your computer while you work, and trying to steal your food.

She’s currently in her “You’re not the boss of me, mum” broody teenage years, which only adds to her charm.

If you’re looking for a sassy little indoor companion, Mabel may just be your girl.

Mabel has been DNA tested and is confirmed female.

If you are interested in adopting Mabel, or another pigeon, please get in touch 💌

12/09/2026

Mr Bread needs a lift! 🚕 EDIT: Sorted, thank you!

I know it's a long way, but if there is anyone driving from Ballarat to Melbourne and back this week who wouldn't mind a little feathered passenger, please reach out.

Mr Bread needs a lift to an avian vet, either in Flemington or Scoresby, during the week starting the 14th of September.

If you may be able to help transport Mr Bread, or would be interested in helping with future pigeon transports, please send me a message 🫶

P.S. Mr Bread has been briefed on car safety and has agreed to always wear his seatbelt.

26/08/2026

After almost 9 months with us, Pikelet has finally found her special person.

Pikelet now spends her days dutifully building a nest for her fake eggs, trying to steal her human's food, taking baths in the sink (without permission), and lounging around getting as many cuddles as she wants.

From an abandoned baby to loved completely 🫶

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Adopting a pigeon doesn’t just give one pigeon a loving home. It also opens up a space in rescue for another pigeon in need, meaning adopting saves another life, too.

To see the birds available for adoption, please visit our PetRescue profile: https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/1209225

Not currently a pigeon that matches what you're looking for? Fill in our adoption expression of interest form and, if approved, we will contact you once a suitable bird becomes available: https://forms.gle/bg2vo2XyGq8hfwUQ7

09/08/2026

“There’s a pigeon walking around the carpark missing their wings and tail.”

This little pigeon was found with almost all of the feathers used for flight completely removed.

There weren’t the usual other signs you’d see with a predator attack. The wings hadn’t been clipped with scissors. The flight feathers looked like they had been pulled out from the base.

I honestly can only speculate as to the cause. I do worry human involvement may have played a role. But whatever happened, this little pigeon was left frightened and vulnerable.

To all the people who helped them before they came here, thank you.

Their feathers will grow back with time.

Feeling safe will take longer.

For now, they just need to be somewhere gentle, where they can experience a little kindness without being asked for anything in return.

The pigeon videos that are set up each day so they feel calmer while in quarantine. The location of their cage - up high, in the warmth of the morning winter sun, with a great view of the street. The slow, intentional movements to avoid further stress.

They've been here for a little bit now, and each day seems a tiny bit easier for them than the last.

Please send this little baby your love 💟

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All support goes directly towards rescuing pigeons:

Name: Peanuts Pigeon Project
BSB: 013265
Account Number: 802165894
Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DQPGWXLVS5S2U

02/08/2026

The drone is tired from uploading her data.

(Pigeon owners: Please share photos of your pet pigeons using technology. Bonus points if they are chaotically walking across your keyboard while you’re trying to work.)

28/07/2026

Peanut's Pigeon Project will be temporarily closed to new intakes.

This isn't a decision I've made lightly.

The reality is that Peanut's is a tiny organisation and right now resources are tight.

Pigeons are hard to find homes for. Many birds remain in care for months or even years. This takes time, resources, and limits the space I have to help more birds.

In the last 8 months, I’ve personally covered 58% of our costs. Sadly, this isn't sustainable long-term.

Messaging on this page will be turned off for a little bit to allow me to focus on the birds already in care and formulate ways to move forward. I can still be reached via email.

Adoptions are still open, and more birds will be listed soon. If you know anyone looking to welcome a pigeon into their home (whether as an indoor companion or an aviary bird) please let them know about us!

🪹 Birds available for adoption: https://www.petrescue.com.au/groups/12335
💌 Adoption Expression of Interest: https://forms.gle/bg2vo2XyGq8hfwUQ7

This isn’t goodbye - just a moment to breathe to ensure Peanut's can continue helping pigeons sustainably.

I will continue to post updates about the birds in care, including some recent new additions. I'd love if you stuck around for the ride 💖

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Ballarat, VIC

Website

https://linktr.ee/peanutspigeonproject

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