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Post by bulloved on Apr 16, 2011 19:27:11 GMT 10
We have rescued a young bird who appears to have broken tail feathers as they seem to be all floppy so to speak. The birds wings seem fine and the bird is eating( breadcrumbs mixed with egg and some steamed fruit in separate bowls) and quite alert but cannot fly properly and will no doubt die if not cared for. Please can you give us some advice. What to feed and whether it can survive with care. Also does not seem to be too distressed when handled. We are not bird people but will do our best for this little guy.
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Post by choco on Apr 17, 2011 1:20:14 GMT 10
what is your location?
There will be someone nearby that can help you out.
good luck
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Post by bulloved on Apr 17, 2011 9:46:48 GMT 10
Location is Nanango Qld
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Post by silvercloud on Apr 18, 2011 12:37:55 GMT 10
What Avinet said in the other thread pretty much covers it. I'd keep it in a warm quiet place til you contact a carer. I don't like the way it isn't appearing to stress when handled. That's usually not a good sign with wildlife. If it stays in your care and is able to be released you must release it in the same place you found it as these birds have territories.
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Post by bulloved on Apr 18, 2011 17:12:24 GMT 10
Hi guys thanks for the all the advice but unfortunately while we were trying to find a local animal carer the little guy passed away late last night. Pretty upsetting for us. We are show dog people and that was a bit tough.
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Post by avinet on Apr 18, 2011 22:07:51 GMT 10
Sorry to hear that - one can only try with these wild birds that come into care.
cheers,
Mike
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Post by silvercloud on Apr 19, 2011 20:41:45 GMT 10
I'm sorry to hear that. I had a feeling it wasn't going to survive by the fact that it was so handleable. Good on you for trying though. Injured wild birds have a very high mortality rate.
Out of curiosity, what dogs do you show?
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Post by twr on Apr 20, 2011 6:36:44 GMT 10
Sorry it didn't turn out well. Good on you for trying.
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Post by bulloved on Apr 20, 2011 21:30:05 GMT 10
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