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whats wrong with a bird that cant stand up it also needs fed by hand2007-11-24 17:26:15

its a wild dove that my daughter found a week ago it cant stand up it only sits all the time

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this bird needs to go the vets or to the rspcb

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get it to a vets

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well it might have a broken leg, and can't support its weight.

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Could be a number of things; but make sure that you feed and water it plenty.

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take it to a vet or RSPCA wildlife hospital

or call Rolf Harris

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You should try to let it outside and see what it does.It can just miss it's habitat.Or you can take it to the vet because something is physically wrong.If the vet doesn't say anything is wrong then maybe it is just lazy.

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perhaps it's old and is about to shuffle off its mortal coil

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Sounds like it has been hit by a car or flown in to a window or such like. If it is a young bird it may have rickets (a vitamin deficiency). Phone your local Animal Resuce unit (SSPCA etc) and they will come and collect it and give it the best treatment.

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Sounds like my bird, sits there all day whilst I do all the chores.

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might have bird flu don't let it sneeze on ya.

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I defintly agree! You should never take in any animal found in the wild. Of course due to diseases, it might not looks sick but could be! This Dove obviously needs some medical attention asap! if this bird is just sitting not walking nor is it feeding it will likely strave or die due to injuries. I do not recommend you hand feeding the dove at all. After all its a wild dove and you do not know this animal or its back round. Simplely call a vet or other animal shelter and have them come and rescue it!

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The bird probably has a hurt leg, it wouldnt just be lazy, it should be scared of you and trying to get away, if it isnt then it is hurt, take it to the vets or a wildlife sanctuary, they will know what to do.