We all have those little chores around the house that we keep putting off. Maybe it's cleaning the windows, dusting those hard-to-reach corners, or perhaps it's something as simple as moving the toaster to wipe the crumbs that have accumulated behind it. Well, one Aussie mum's story might just make you think twice about delaying your kitchen cleaning duties.



In a tale that's almost too bizarre to be true, a mother was left gobsmacked when her young daughter pointed out an unexpected guest hiding behind the toaster – a pigeon! Yes, you read that right, a live pigeon had taken up residence in the warmth of the kitchen, nestled among the crumbs that had been left to gather.

The mum shared her unusual discovery on the Tea Time Facebook group, a place where people divulge their guilty secrets. Her post, which was accompanied by laughter emojis, read: 'I'm throwing myself out here, but the tea is I've been putting off cleaning behind my toaster, but today I found a pigeon behind there. '


The group members were understandably shocked and curious, with comments ranging from concern ('Was it dead?!') to humor ('Please m'aam, a crumb of a backstory, please'). The clamor for more information was so great that the mum obliged by updating her post with details and a video of the feathered squatter.

'It was alive!!' she confirmed. 'I honestly have no idea how it got there and how long it's been living in my house. It was just chilling.'

In the video, the mum's daughter excitedly exclaims, 'It's a magpie! I saw it when it was going to get a snack,' though it was actually a pigeon. The camera then reveals the bird peeking out from behind the toaster, surrounded by a treasure trove of crumbs. The mum gently pats the pigeon's head while her daughter suggests they keep it, saying, 'Mum, just steal it.'



The post quickly became a hit, with people finding humor in the situation. Comments ranged from 'This is actually so funny!!' to 'You had a crumb problem, he had an accommodation problem. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement.' One person even joked that they would buy a new toaster immediately, just in case the pigeon had left more than just crumbs behind.

This story serves as a humorous yet poignant reminder of the importance of regular cleaning, especially in the kitchen where food is prepared. Neglecting to clean behind appliances not only leads to a build-up of food particles that can attract pests, but as this mum discovered, it can also provide a cozy hideout for unexpected wildlife!

So, dear members of the Seniors Discount Club, let this be a lesson to us all. While it's easy to overlook the small tasks, they can lead to some rather large surprises. It's time to roll up our sleeves, move those appliances, and ensure our kitchens are crumb-free and pigeon-free.




Have you ever had a similar experience with an animal taking up residence in an unusual spot in your home? Or perhaps you've found something else surprising during your cleaning adventures? Share your stories in the comments below – we'd love to hear about the unexpected encounters you've had while tidying up!