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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 10:32:03 GMT -5
He had a string attached to him and the other end of the sting was attached to the ground. I took him and he is now in a carrier. I dont want to set him free because the string is still on him. He wont let me take it off. I dont want him to get caught on anything else or get injured because of it. No vets are open right now and the closest humane society is too far away since my mom has to leave for work. So what Im wondering is what do I feed him? Will he be ok until tomarrow morning in a carrier? Its my dogs carrier so its not tiny. And I already gave him a water bowl and hes in a room right now with the door closed so the cats and dog cant bother him.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 11:00:15 GMT -5
Depends on the type of bird and the age...
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 11:07:36 GMT -5
Forgot to add a picture. Here it is  |
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Post by fearless on May 30, 2011 11:51:21 GMT -5
I don't know much about birds, but looks like a robin?
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Post by joclyn on May 30, 2011 12:17:59 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 12:45:27 GMT -5
That is a robin, and it's a young one. Earth worms are also in their diet, either whole and wriggling, or cut up -- I've done that for them before.
Trouble is that he's going to be highly traumatized, and the sooner he can be released safely, the better --
Thank you for taking him in.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 13:11:19 GMT -5
There is a wildlife rehabilitation center about 45 minutes away. I will bring him thre tomorrow morning.
I will go search for some worms. I have blueberries, black berries and other fruits. Should I offer him those?
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 13:15:43 GMT -5
I just realized there is nowhere for me to search for worms. I live in a townhouse and I would get in trouble for digging up the grass and I cant think of anywhere else I could dig.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 13:20:25 GMT -5
Give the centre a call, and maybe they can give you some suggestions or, if they have somebody in the neighbourhood, maybe they could even pick him up from you.
Caterpillars? Wild seed? Fresh water all the time...
Best of luck, it's very hard taking a wild bird through the first 24 hours.
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Post by Sherry on May 30, 2011 13:31:11 GMT -5
Looks like he's just out of the nest. Offer him the fruits, won't hurt. And dark and quiet are the best thing for him right now.Your local grocery should have some wild seed. And if you have a bait shop nearby, they'll have some grubs. Where is the string attached? Is it going to cause him any harm? Odds are his parents will accept him back if you put him back approx. where he was if it's safe to do so. If you can and do decide to try releasing him, stick around for a couple of hours to be sure they are still looking for him.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 13:32:23 GMT -5
Have a bait shop nearby? Nightcrawlers go by the dozen and they're cheap. Of course it's a holiday in the US and lots of places probably won't be answering phones.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 13:34:57 GMT -5
I cant go to a grocery store or anything. My mom is not here. I have some sunflower seeds that are for birds. Can I offer those?
I think the string is attached around or by his wing.
I found him right next to a road. Not a busy one but I still worry he would get hit by a car. I will offer some fruit and call the wildlife center and see what they say.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 13:43:35 GMT -5
They wildlife center will not give out diet info over the phone because they dont want me to keep it (which I have no intention of doing but they dont know that).
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Post by joclyn on May 30, 2011 17:47:57 GMT -5
put some blueberries & blackberries in the carrier and you can try the sunflower seeds, too. make sure there's water. the little guy will be okay for a day even if he doesn't eat and only takes in some water.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 17:57:54 GMT -5
How come you can't just remove the string and release it? Is it biting you or something? Maybe you could wear gloves and just carefully hold the bird in one hand, with its wings held against its body in the closed position, and use some scissors or something to cut the strong off. I have caught wild birds before, if you're gentle you can hold them without hurting them.
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