theherd123 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 This morning I found a bird in the garden who appears to have a poorly wing. Me, being the soft hearted sentimental type, caught the said birdy and popped it into a box with some newspaper. It has bird feed, water and is warm. The question is what to do now Leave it a couple of days and hope the wing has time to heal then let it go Let it go now knowing that it might not survive - local cats & the weather being the two biggest threats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 What about your local vets advice I have strolled in with birds,ducks,cats that I have found injured and they treat them I think they claim something from the RSPCA or tack it on someone elses bill, probably mine actually Failing that I would do the softie thing too OH is pretty good at advice on birds as he kept pidgeons when young (no time for chickens though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treekeeper Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 What sort of bird is it? Do you have a local wildlife rescue centre? Don't let it go if it can't escape from a slow human it won't have much chance against the scourge of birdlife a moggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I think I'm right in saying vets have to treat wildlife for free ... (wheres Dani? ) I'd maybe keep it quiet and warm so you don't stress it and see how it is tomorrow. Maybe have a look if there are any wildlife rescues locally and phone them and see what they say Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Vets treat wildlife for free and should be able to point a poorly bird/animal to a sanctury or a place at least that will give it a short time to recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'l echo the above; we once took an injured wood pigeon into the vets and they passed it onto the local sanctuary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Don't know about birds but ours were very kind when I took a hedgehog in and no charge. They did sadly have to put it to sleep but Xrayed and gave it every chance to get well first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanks for all the advice I have contacted the local vet and they are happy to treat it. Im not sure what type it is though - not that that matters. I was working til late tonight but did get a frantic phone message from the OH to say my little birdie had escaped it's box and while he tried to get it back in it managed to get into the kitchen and was creating all kinds of havoc! It took him 20 minutes to get it back into its box but he said it was moving much better and making very good attempts to fly so I think another 24 hours will make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treekeeper Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Could you get a pic then maybe we could ID it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sounds like it is recovering then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Excellent news not about the havoc though that's gratitude for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
