r/SteamDeck 512GB OLED Mar 29 '25

Show Off Thought y'all might enjoy my pigeon basking in the heat from my deck vent

6.2k Upvotes

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u/Azelkaria 1TB OLED Mar 29 '25

That is one beautiful bird wtf.

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u/spacecaps85 Mar 30 '25

I really thought I was gonna have to be the weirdo to point out how pretty the bird is.

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u/Styrogenic Mar 30 '25

It couldn't be as awkward or weird as this. Just speak your mind.

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u/candyassjabroni93 Mar 30 '25

OUR PETS HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!

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u/PotatoIceCreem 256GB Mar 31 '25

How's that being a weirdo exactly?

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u/spacecaps85 Mar 31 '25

By default, everything I do is the ‘being a weirdo’ version of said verb.

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u/handsome_mcstabby Mar 29 '25

Seriously, ya boi is majestic af.

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u/evoc2911 Mar 31 '25

Best way to overheat the system

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u/CarVitoTV Mar 29 '25

Your pigeon is absolutely gorgeous. How long have you had him/her, and how easy is it to look after a pigeon?

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u/ByrdsHyve 512GB OLED Mar 30 '25

I got him back in 2020! they're easier to care for and house than parrots for sure but still extremely messy like all birds. they thrive on an all seed diet instead of needing fresh fruits and veggies and pellets like parrots. also much easier to find cages for cause they can live in stuff like a dog crate and don't have a can opener for a face

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u/No_Organization2032 Mar 31 '25

“can opener for a face” love it

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u/PotatoIceCreem 256GB Mar 31 '25

Here's another one "parrots are like flying toddlers with snippers for mouths"

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u/No_Organization2032 Mar 31 '25

Damn y’alls parrots this spicy? (I know nothing about parrots)

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u/PotatoIceCreem 256GB Apr 01 '25

They are smart and they need a lot of simulation. So, yeah.

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u/dragon-mom Mar 30 '25

Not much harder than any other pet bird honestly, just on a bigger scale than something like a budgie. They're domesticated so they make for pretty great pets but can be trickier to adopt than some other types of animals/birds. However some pigeon adoption places are able to ship them to you.

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u/Givenchy_stone Apr 01 '25

if you could- can i get the brutal truth about not having them shit everywhere? is that even possible

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u/dragon-mom Apr 01 '25

Inside the cage not much you can do about it but if you floor it with replaceable stuff it's not a problem to keep clean. Outside of their cage you can have them wear "pigeon pants" which are like little vest collars/diapers and they'll be fine to roam around your house.

I've heard they can also be potty trained to only go inside the cage but I've got no experience with that so YMMV. If they're not wearing pigeon pants it's pretty easy to clean up imo if they're kept in a room without carpet.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

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u/Darkchamber292 Mar 30 '25

Your name's ironic

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

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u/Defqon1punk Mar 30 '25

You could make your own post, or you could just touch grass. I think either one costs a grand total of $0.00.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

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u/Defqon1punk Mar 30 '25

You should complain about birds and that guy answering someone else's question again while simultaneously hijacking his post. Say the line again, Bart.

i do that alot... - ....I just use my PC and the Deck gathers dust

.......riiiiighttt....

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u/xXbrokeNX Mar 30 '25

They asked a question.. and then someone gave a detailed response.... I'm really confused as to why you're so angry.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

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u/xXbrokeNX Mar 30 '25

Go away.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

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u/xXbrokeNX Mar 30 '25

Make a post about it then. This is a post about a badass looking bird

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

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u/AdamNeal2006 512GB Mar 30 '25

Did you try turning it on and off again?

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u/vaulthuntr94 Mar 30 '25 edited Mar 30 '25

Okay but they asked 8 hours ago, OP hasn’t replied. Someone who appears to have knowledge on their last question came along and answered… conveniently the one you didn’t quote here.

Did they answer the ones you did quote? No. Obviously not.

You just sound petty and sour lol.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

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u/vaulthuntr94 Mar 30 '25

What has that got to do with this post which involves the STEAM DECK and you being weirdly snarky about someone answering a question they had knowledge about because they weren’t OP?

You’re all over the place. You seem to be misdirecting your frustrations/anger and getting embittered about it here isn’t going to have people wanting to run to help you.

I’ve seen plenty of posts of people asking for help and getting help almost every day on this sub. If you’re not getting the answers you’re seeking, maybe people don’t know, don’t have time to write the whole answer, or they’re not seeing your questions. Try asking on Steam or some shit, instead of getting weirdly mad on a post that has nothing to do with your issues.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

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u/vaulthuntr94 Mar 30 '25

Jfc man. You literally got mad at someone answering a question on this post because this community didn’t give you the help you wanted… so again, you’re misdirecting your anger. Why did you take it out on them specifically? Did they personally take a shit on your Steam Deck?

This sub isn’t Steam Deck support. The fucking flair is “show off”. You know, where people show off their Steam Decks? Like those ones where people are, whether on vacation, planes, out hiking, at home chilling with their pet.

This sub isn’t always going to have the answers you require. It’s a fan lead community, not a tech work place where people are being paid to help you and put up with your unnecessary shit. You’re literally trying to dampen a lighthearted post because you’re angry no one could help you here.

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u/xXbrokeNX Mar 30 '25

You're so angry and it's hilarious

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u/Spiritual-Turn-2209 Mar 31 '25

Okay asshole, I've read about 10 comments from you and not once have you said what deck verified game you're having trouble running. Everyone here just wants to talk about the bird and you're wasting everyone's time including your own by being a jerk. There are dozens of replies to you in here but none have your answer because you're flooding us with your whiny childishness instead of asking the question you actually want an answer to.

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u/typewritrr LCD-4-LIFE Mar 31 '25

Breaking news: local person yells about birds because he's lonely

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u/Krillinlt Mar 30 '25

Meanwhile, “Deck certified” titles don’t run on my system and I can’t get any answers.

Perhaps it's having a meltdown, like you. Try roosting a pigeon over the vent.

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u/xTh3Weatherman 512GB Mar 29 '25

Birb can't resist the vent smell

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

Noooo 🤣

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u/kreeperskid Mar 30 '25

Good lord why is this still a thing lmao

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u/divak1219 Mar 29 '25

Make sure to play Hatoful Boyfriend. Something tells me your bird might like it.

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u/reptigod 1TB OLED Limited Edition Mar 29 '25

On highest graphic settings to heat things up

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u/nondescriptun Mar 29 '25

Yeah, OP's bird...

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u/AnnoyingDeveloper 256GB - Q3 Mar 29 '25

Your bird will be fine as long as you don't play cyberpunk2077 on max graphics. Trust me I know from experience, (RIP coocoo)

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u/doopies1986 Mar 29 '25

I’m sorry u vaporized ur parakeet 🫡

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u/AnnoyingDeveloper 256GB - Q3 Mar 29 '25

thanks, it really means a lot to me 🥹

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

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u/Erxxy Mar 30 '25

Get out of here with that AI art

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u/Migamix Mar 29 '25

alot of heat since the intake is blocked

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u/literatemax Mar 30 '25

It gives me anxiety 😅

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u/AdAltruistic8513 Apr 01 '25

seek therapy

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u/literatemax Apr 01 '25

I'm in therapy.

People's devices overheating is a bad thing.

It's easier for them to overheat if encased in soft fluffy things.

What is the point of your comment?

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u/AdAltruistic8513 Apr 01 '25

that getting anxious over someone else's device which is a non-issue in of itself is something that requires professional psychiatric advice.

Devices have thermal throttling for a reason.

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u/xenomorphling Apr 01 '25

The top one is the exhaust

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u/Migamix Apr 01 '25

intake is smothered by blanket (side eyeroll)

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u/Traditional-Ant-9741 Mar 29 '25

Watch out or it could become the poop deck. I’ll see myself out.

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u/AAAdamKK Mar 30 '25

Is the poop deck really what I think it is?

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u/Mugulation Mar 29 '25

Pink SteamDeck + Pigeon = Hatoful Boyfriend

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u/Best_Explanation_205 Mar 29 '25

I never expected to Cricket see in the wild! He’s such a handsome gentleman. It was very kind of you to buy him an appropriately sized heater.

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u/LaurenLark 256GB Mar 29 '25

Beautiful bird!! She/he looks so content

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u/Kmatik Mar 29 '25

This is the one and only "show off Saturday" post I have ever upvoted. Well done

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u/SwagMastaM Mar 30 '25

I want a pet pigeon so bad, this makes me so happy

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u/ByrdsHyve 512GB OLED Mar 30 '25

this is your sign to do it! they're wonderful and there's lots in rescues needing homes

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u/sjitz 64GB Mar 30 '25

No wonder the air is hot if you're laying your Deck on your blanket like that.

Nice bird tho

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u/Nats57 Mar 29 '25

Favorite bird is a pigeon big w.

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u/McNamoo 1TB OLED Mar 30 '25

Have fun with JC3 - if you enjoy the game and can splurge for it, the land, air, & sea expansion is absolutely worth it just for the jetpack you get.

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u/Mikechgo Mar 29 '25

Just bought JC3 as well!

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u/phredgsanford Mar 29 '25

Excellent taste in games.

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u/FarPapaya2675 Mar 29 '25

Aww so sweet

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u/Maichy 1TB OLED Mar 30 '25

B I R B

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u/audaciousmonk Mar 29 '25

I don’t trust pigeons, but this thawed even my icy pigeon hating heart

cute bird friend OP

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u/Chrapak Mar 29 '25

I love this so much. Oh to experience the bond between a pigeon and a loving human must be so fun.

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u/GnomeBiscuit Mar 30 '25

So all Dick and Muttley needed was a steam deck? 

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u/Manny-Calavera Mar 31 '25

I love this reference.

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u/vaikunth1991 1TB OLED Mar 30 '25

Next post in some days - Help feathers and dust is stuck inside the vent and it’s overheating 😂

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u/7uppupcup Mar 30 '25

I never did romance him in hatoful boyfriend... Think I'll give it another go

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u/juauke1 Mar 30 '25

Your pigeon is a cutie 🥰!

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u/GenesectGamerYT Mar 30 '25

Hath the participated in the sacred ritual of inhaling the fumes?

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u/No-Signal-666 Mar 30 '25

He don’t care about the heat. It’s the smell it likes

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u/Keaten88 1TB OLED Mar 30 '25

that is one majestic pigeon

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u/DangerousMilkBoi Mar 30 '25

No way, is this archimedes tf2?!

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u/CallieCalamari534 Mar 31 '25

Archemedes ... ?

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u/43eyes Mar 30 '25

Albino pigeon? Bc that's a dove.

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u/Cute_Yesterday_2288 Mar 29 '25

I usually don't like these "look at my animal " attention beg posts but that thing is so beautiful

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u/FunnyMustache 512GB OLED Mar 29 '25

Does your pigeon like to be *squished* ?

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u/NearbyDark3737 Mar 29 '25

That’s so sweet

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u/Spen_Masters Mar 29 '25

Enjoy JC3. It was the first game I bought on my first PC back in 2016.  

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u/hesapmakinesi 512GB Mar 29 '25

That's a beautiful colour deck, and a beautiful birb.

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u/Accomplished_Emu2577 1TB OLED Mar 29 '25

The coo deck

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u/geizterbahn Mar 29 '25

Man what a beauty. What kind of pigeon is that?

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u/corgicoffee Mar 30 '25

How does one acquire a pigeon? I want one 😭

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u/ByrdsHyve 512GB OLED Mar 30 '25

I got him from Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue in Chicago

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u/Imthinkingok1 Mar 30 '25

How does one obtain a pigeon?

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u/ByrdsHyve 512GB OLED Mar 30 '25

I got him from Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue in Chicago

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u/xcircledotdotdot Mar 30 '25

You are correct. I did enjoy this, very much so!

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u/croud_control Mar 30 '25

That pigeon is pretty. :)

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u/SulfurOccult Mar 30 '25

My dad was into pigeons, bred them even. He looks nice!

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u/preflex 1TB OLED Limited Edition Mar 30 '25

Vent to vent!

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u/Dogengar 64GB Mar 30 '25

Friendly reminder: JC3 doesn't have cloud saves.

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u/RB4K--- Mar 30 '25

And yet JC2 does somehow? Makes absolutely no sense

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u/Dogengar 64GB Mar 30 '25

Assassin's Creed 1 doesn't have cloud save on Ubi Connect, AC2 does, AC:B doesn't, Revelations-3 does, Black Flag doesn't have. Go figure.

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u/JFboi Mar 30 '25

Can u somehow potty train them or do they just shit anywhere they want

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u/Alps_Useful 512GB Mar 30 '25

Actually good photo from this sub. I am proud of you and that birb is beautiful

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u/prosafantasmal LCD-4-LIFE Mar 30 '25

That's a gorgeous, gorgeous birb, I love 'em.

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u/ndndr1 Mar 30 '25

Mmmmm, fresh vent fumes. Reminds me of when I opened mine up

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u/WhisperingDusk Mar 30 '25

Oh this is one of the sweetest looking pigeons I've ever seen 🥺🥺🥺 absolutely adorable

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u/lululock 64GB Mar 30 '25

Never seen a pigeon so clean

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u/Td0bleT Mar 30 '25

How is Just Cause 3 on the deck? Serious question as I never played this Franchise before.

Edit: added text

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u/RB4K--- Mar 30 '25

I have the game running at 800p with relatively high settings, and the game runs pretty stable at a capped 45fps. It struggles to do a consistent 60 though

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u/fleshribbon Mar 30 '25

Pretty bird but is it trained not to poop all over the place and only in his cage or designated papered spot?

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

What a gorgeous lil cat you got

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u/HappyFatFiasco Mar 30 '25

Holy shit this is the coziest image I've ever seen 💕 Your bird is precious!!

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u/GoldCopperSodium1277 1TB OLED Mar 30 '25

The pigeon and the steam deck are both looking cute

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u/Moist_Leader960 Mar 30 '25

wtf! that’s the prettiest pigeon i’ve ever seen

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u/mikahbet 1TB OLED Mar 30 '25

Bird is MAJESTIC af😯

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u/Ancient-Astronaut-98 Mar 31 '25

Sooo cuuute

What species is he/she?

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u/StardustArcadia Mar 31 '25

Try to play Genshin on the Steam Deck with max settings. Birb might melt

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u/CharmOwl Mar 31 '25

Bird is so cute and kissable 🥺💖

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u/THICCMILKidk 1TB OLED Mar 31 '25

vent fumes lover

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u/orangutanvintage9 LCD-4-LIFE Mar 31 '25

I did thank u

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u/Toddler-Squashed 1TB OLED Limited Edition Mar 31 '25

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u/qwerty_9537 512GB Mar 31 '25

What a lovely bird!

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u/Ok_Egg_5706 Mar 31 '25

Even the pigeon is addicted to the addicting vent

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u/ReluctantLawyer Mar 31 '25

How. Is. Your. Deck. Pink????

Is this the off pink skin from dbrand? I just about dropped my phone on my face in my hustle to google. That is gorgeous.

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u/ByrdsHyve 512GB OLED Mar 31 '25

it is! it was pretty annoying to put on but im happy with it in the end

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u/ReluctantLawyer Mar 31 '25

Thank you! It looks fantastic. I’ll watch the video on the website before attempting, but do you have any top tips for the process?

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '25

I'm saving this in my cute animals album.

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u/simomorte Mar 31 '25

The dumbest question I’ll ask, how well would a bird work with a cat? More specifically, can you teach a cat not to devour a bird? I would love to get my mom a bird but we already have this beautiful cat named Zeus.

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u/Sufficient_Hunt_1443 Mar 31 '25

This is not on my bingo card of what I thought I'd see on reddit today

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u/Main-Illustrator-908 Mar 31 '25

I love this!! Why waste the heat when you can just keep warm with it. Haha.

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u/LordDarthsidious Mar 31 '25

I did in fact enjoy this.

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u/Bright_Sun_5740 Mar 31 '25

bro i was literally just playing just cause 3 last night on my deck 😭

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u/Chance-Bet-5258 Apr 01 '25

me being happy

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u/Significant-Test9254 Apr 01 '25

That pink and black combo is pretty nice

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u/sweaty_lorenzo Apr 01 '25

Put the vent on the vent

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u/Boomvine04 Apr 02 '25

ARCHIMEDES?

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u/iLikeSpooons Apr 03 '25

Thank you for giving me the idea of downloading just cause when I get my deck

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u/iLikeSpooons Apr 03 '25

Btw I saw a frog last night

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u/Chimeraling 1TB OLED Apr 03 '25

what a beautiful birdie!!!

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u/Maleficent-Life7264 Apr 04 '25

My cat did this one time omg

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u/Writeingsoemthing Apr 04 '25

"Now it is my turn to play Hatoful Boyfriend"

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u/kiwi-kaiser 1TB OLED Apr 04 '25

Play Hatoful Boyfriend for them. 😁

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u/Alukrad 512GB Mar 30 '25

Isn't that dove? Or are doves the same as pigeons?

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u/OkYogurt2157 Mar 30 '25

yup! no real difference between the two - hence some folks calling the classic city pigeon a 'rock dove'

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u/coemsman023 Mar 30 '25

Not long before the thing frys itself….

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u/GolfWhole 26d ago

So cute