i saw it fall from the roof..
and it was hopping around.then it went into a dark corner and stopped hopping.
i watched it for a while from a faraway distance and still it didnt move
I put it in a box with a towel so far..
now what?
i called the animal shelter and vet, but they said they were busy and told me to bring the bird in next weekkkkk.
so. now what?
Answers:
If you can not find the nest and place the bird back, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. You can find one here:
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.
Please, under no circumstances, attempt to care for the baby bird yourself. There is so much more to rehabilitation than keeping the animal alive until you think it is ready to be released. You have to know not only what to feed the bird, but how (please do not attempt to give the bird any liquid by dropper - baby birds can aspirate and die), how much and how often. You also have to know how to assess the birds general health and condition.
A baby bird kept in captivity must be taught to recognize and find the type of food it will eat in the wild. If it is being hand-fed, it may not associate the bugs and berries and seeds in nature as being food. It must also have the opportunity to exercise its wings a lot, so it will be able to fly on or shortly after release. When I volunteered at the Avian Rehabilitation Center, we kept the rehabilitating fledglings in a large walk-in cage with lots of shelves and branches leading from one shelf to the other, and down to the ground. We would place different types of food in the cage for them, as they were being weaned from the hand-feeding formula. We offered seed, meal worms and chopped up fruit. No fledgling was released until it was eating on its own, had sufficient weight gain, had all of its flight feathers in good condition, had no sign of diarreah or nasal discharge, had clear eyes, and could fly at least a few feet in a straight line.
These are the reasons to get the bird to a licensed rehabilitator - they have the training and the resources necessary to do all this, in addition to having the permits to do it all legally.
All native migratory birds in the US are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and you must have the proper permits to have them, even for a short time, even for good reasons like saving them. Many other countries also have similar laws regarding their native species
Edit - please do not call or listen to anyone who offers to help you %26quot;step by step%26quot; to save this bird. As noted - it is ILLEGAL to keep the bird, even for the noble purpose of saving it. It must be turned over to a licensed professional.
And nestlouie, it is VERY foolish for anyone to give their phone number on a forum like this - it is dangerous. Anyone can see it and call you for any reason. Please be more careful in the future. Also, please do not make public offers to help someone do something illegal. Do not encourage this person do anything other than take the bird to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
what kind of bird is it? what does it look like? i would take it to a local wild life center check the phone book or look online
That happened to me before. The bird will probably die. But make sure it has water and food. Or take it to the vet and tell them that you found it and they'll take it and help it w/out charging you a penny.
Although the popular belief is that the parents will not accept the baby back once it has been touched by a human is not true. If you know where the nest is you can place it back in the nest and it is likely that the parents will care for it.
Well, you should probably do the right thing, take care of it. If it's a wild bird, go to a pet store or something and buy wild bird seed. And, of course, give it water. It actually all depends on if you are going to keep the bird or let it free. Just think, do you really want to spend all of the money you would need to spend on the cage for it, the food, and shavings? Also, do you want to take all that time to clean the cage? If you're going to let it go, you should probably not buy as big of a cage as you would if you are going to keep it.
call the department of lands and Forrest's and tell them i think they will come and get the bird and take it to a animal shelter where it can get medical treatment.
get some bird food and wrap that leg up really well so it can't injure itself more with that broken leg. dunno on how to give it water though, and let it hop around a bit, it needs exercise
What kind of bird is it? If you don't know,then a food that will agree with most birds is dry dog food,softened with water,hard - boiled egg yolk mixed with an equal amount of bread crumbs and a bit of water,and insects.Also provide fresh water in a shallow dish.Is there a local wildlife center in your area? They would take the bird and treat any injuries it might have.Your local police department or zoo should know of wildlife centers or rehabilitators in your area.
What kind of finch? If it's a goldfinch,or a house finch,then you nees to give it sunflower and thistle seds,or canary seed.You can tell if it's a baby by looking at the picture of the adult bird in the book.Does it look just like it? If it does,then it's an adult,as babies don't get their adult coloring until they have their first molt.Also,a baby wil have shorter wings,downier - looking feathers,and just look more juvenile.
that happened to me to i took care of it and mine was a dove if yours is to give it cherry juice for a treat and give it bird food not worms check on it every once and a while i had to leave mine outside for i was only 14 i left him in a bush over night with food and water good luck!
You should not ever touch a wild bird, which can often carry a disease called psitticosis, also known as parrot fever (even if it is not a parrot.) You should call your local county game warden to come look at it instead. Injured birds sometimes suffer from west nile virus, meningitis, or other diseases that humans can catch as well... Avoid touching any wild bird, even if injured. It could cause you an illnes..
put a heating pad under the towel
feed it smashed worms and/or other bugs
call the environmental center
you can tell if it is a baby if it is bald,or it has fuzzy feathers called down, or has feathers (still alittle bald) and has down feathers
well first find out if it is bleeding hold it carefully in case it has a broken bone if it is bleeding there isn't much you can do but if it's not find out what kind of bird it is and then you can find out what to feed it keep it in a box with something for it to lye down on and keep it some where quiet and hope the vets office gets to check it but some times there is nothing you can do besides keep it safe and warm until it dies I hope that's not the case
It is very difficult to keep a young bird alive, especially if it is injured or incredibly frightened. Many birds will not accept food. However, there are a select few that will stay alive until they can be released or until a trained professional can take them off your hands.
I would like to point out that is a myth that bird parents won't accept their babies back if they are handled by people. Normally, the parents will be very upset if their babies are taken and will stay in the area where the baby was taken for the first few days afterwards. If you are able to locate the nest, I strongly suggest to put the baby back. However, if the nest is inaccessible or can't be found, rehabilitation is the best course of action. Remember that the baby might be diseased and won't ever be healthy. If that's the case, I'd put the baby back where I found it and let nature takes its course. This may seem harsh, but it's the circle of life.
Here are my suggestions on how to keep it alive:
Line a box with Kleenex-type tissues and form them into a nest shape. Keep the nest away from cold drafts. You can provide heat using a 60- to 100- watt bulb. Place an inexpensive thermometer in the nest and make sure the temperature is always about 95 degrees Fahrenheit for very young birds and slightly cooler for older birds (about 70 degrees Fahrenheit for birds with full feathers). Remove the light if the bird stays away from it, as it may be too hot.
The basic diet for young birds is a complete can of dog food, and a mixture of one egg yolk and enough homogenized milk to make 6 ounces. DO NOT MIX THE DOG FOOD AND EGG/MILK TOGETHER. Be sure not to use a dog food that is very oily or greasy. Keep the mixture in the refrigerator. It doesn't need to be warmed up before feeding. To feed, roll the dog food into bite-sized pellets (about the size of a small pea) and dip it into the formula. When the bird opens its mouth, put the pellet in the back of its mouth. The formula should provide enough water for the baby. However, if it reaches for your finger and tries to grasp it, it is probably thirsty. Dip your finger in water and offer it to the bird.
Be sure not to cuddle or pet a baby bird. They usually do not enjoy this. It is fine to hold them in your hand; they like this because of your warmth. They also seem to enjoy being talked to.
Once the bird is able to hop out of the box and no longer stays with the light for warmth, it is time for the bird to be released. It is advisable to let it outside for 20 to 30 minutes each day for flying lessons. Put it on the ground and let it hop around for a bit until it learns to fly. If you have a porch, put the bird's box out there. After a few lessons, don't take it inside and let it go back to the box on its own accord. Over time, it will stop coming back to the box and that's when you know that your baby bird is all grown up.
I hope that my answer was helpful. Don't blame it on yourself it the bird does not survive. It may not have been in good health when you found it. Just remember that you have used every reasonable measure to aid it's survival. Good luck!
it is very important that you : do not leave this bird! either call me a.s.a.p. (714) 386-0299 I'll help guide you through the next steps. The odds of saving an abandoned bird are very low, but it can be done if you are careful, and take the time to learn from someone who has experience. I'LL HELP YOU
Please listen to Margecutter...the only answer that gave you correct advice...get this bird to a wildlife rehab in your area for it's best chance of survival. Do not attempt to care for it on your own..it will most likely die and it is illegal.
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