[wisb] Re: What to do with a window stunned bird?
- From: KTAGClimbngruv@xxxxxxx
- To: ebarrientos@xxxxxxxxx, wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:06:23 EDT
From the Wildlife in Need Centers website, _www.helpingwildlife.org_
(http://www.helpingwildlife.org) .
Adult Bird Emergency
Injured or sick adult birds can display a variety of symptoms that can
include, but are not limited to:
The inability to fly, lack of balance, drooping wings, bleeding, fluffed
out feathers or feathers covered in oil or unnatural sticky substances, slow
response time to predators, or lying on the ground.
Window Collisions
If it is known that the bird has hit either a window, house, or other solid
object please place the bird in a small well ventilated cardboard box.
Place the box with the bird in a warm, dark, quiet place for 1 to 2 hours.
Then take the box outside and remove the lid. If the bird does not fly
away please contact the Wildlife In Need Center or a licensed rehabilitator in
your area with your observations to decide your next step in helping your
sick or injured bird.
If you determine that the bird needs help please follow these suggestions
for safe capture, care, and transportation.
Capture:
* Find a towel, blanket, or light weight material that will
completely cover the bird. Also, find a well ventilated box or plastic pet
carrier.
Line it with an absorbent material like newspaper, paper towel, or a
sheet. Please do not use towels or material with holes as the bird can get
caught in it and further injure itself.
* Remember that the bird sees you as a predator and will try to
defend itself with its beak. It's a normal behavior so just BE CAREFUL!
* Approach the bird from behind and completely cover it with the
material. Remember if the bird is alert it will struggle.
* Gently restrain the bird under the material and hold its wings
against its body.
* Place the bird in your well ventilated cardboard box or plastic pet
carrier.
Care:
* Please DO NOT FEED or OFFER WATER to the bird as it can aspirate or
choke on what is offered. Injured birds need to be rehydrated gradually
and fed special foods and formulas so attempting to offer food and water can
jeopardize the birds survival.
* Handle the bird as little as possible. Refrain from petting or
holding the bird as it is extremely stressful and can contribute to the bird
going into shock.
* Keep the bird in a dark, quiet, calm, and warm place to reduce
stress until the bird can be brought to a licensed rehabilitation facility.
Transportation:
* Place the covered and secured box on the floor or seat of your car.
* Keep the car quiet (no radio and quiet voices) and warm to reduce
stress.
* Do NOT let a child or other individual hold the bird in transport.
It is a safety risk for the person, as well as extremely stressful for the
bird. Please think first about the well being of the bird in your care.
Remember your safety is the most important factor. Do not unnecessarily
put yourself or others at risk for injury while attempting to rescue or
capture an animal. When in doubt call the Wildlife In Need Center (262)
968-5075.
Karen Freitag
Oconomowoc, WI
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