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I have found a hurt bird, what do I do2007-11-24 17:22:39

How to Rescue Baby Birds

(Only adults should rescue baby birds. Before rescuing adult birds,

seek guidance from a wildlife rehabilitator.)

1. Prepare a container. Place a clean, soft cloth with no strings or loops on the bottom of a

cardboard box or cat/dog carrier with a lid. If it doesn鈥檛 have air holes, make some. For

smaller birds, you can use a paper sack with air holes..

2. Protect yourself. Wear gloves, if possible. Some birds may stab with their beaks, slice

with their talons (claws) and slap with their wings, to protect themselves, even if sick;

birds commonly have parasites (fleas, lice, ticks) and carry diseases.

3. Cover the bird with a light sheet or towel.

4. Gently pick up the bird and put it in the prepared container.

5. Warm the animal if it鈥檚 cold out or if the animal is chilled. Put one end of the

container on a heating pad set on low. Or fill a zip-top plastic bag, plastic soft drink

container with a screw lid, or a rubber glove with hot water; wrap warm container with

cloth, and put it next to the animal. Make sure the container doesn鈥檛 leak, or the animal

will get wet and chilled.

6. Tape the box shut or roll the top of the paper bag closed.

7. Note exactly where you found the bird. This will be very important for release.

8. Keep the bird in a warm, dark, quiet place.

Don鈥檛 give it food or water.

Leave the bird alone; don鈥檛 handle or bother it.