Injured Bird

sorn21 · 28 Jun 2010 at 13:51

Hey,

I seem to have an injured bird in my garden. What do I do? Parents are away and I don't know any vets etc.

Think its got a broken leg as its been hopping about, I've seen if fly but only short distances. Been here about 2 days now and I'm getting worried.

Sensible replies only please.

Aedus · 28 Jun 2010 at 13:52

Dont birds hop about anyway?

jamief · 28 Jun 2010 at 13:54

http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingbirds/health/faqs.aspx

Stupot_ · 28 Jun 2010 at 13:54

Do you have a spade?

WalesOwl · 28 Jun 2010 at 13:55

Put it on a plank and catapult it into flight.

agnes · 28 Jun 2010 at 13:55

n1blo said:
Sensible replies only please.

Aedus said:
Dont birds hop about anyway?

LOL

Seriously, ring a 118 number, ask for a local vet, speak to them and tell them what you just said in your OP. They will direct you. Simple.

Not many bright sparks left in this world

ags

Musty Pie · 28 Jun 2010 at 13:55

"I have an injured tramp in my garden, what should i do? QUICK TO THE OCUKZZ!!!"

Leave it alone. Its nature. It will get eaten or survive and leave in its own time.
Getting involved will only make things worse for you and the bird involved.

Archy · 28 Jun 2010 at 13:55

If you don't know / have any way of getting to a vet, you could try phoning the RSPCA, they can advise. http://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus

Generally if its a leg injury they are best left alone, if its wings you should try and catch it and take it to a vet.

soundb0y · 28 Jun 2010 at 13:58

Put it down, with a big stick.

Stupot_ · 28 Jun 2010 at 13:59

What kind of bird is it?

Cosimo · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:00

Leave some bread and water for it. Give the RSPCA a call for some advice.

sorn21 · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:01

Well I would leave it, as I have for the past couple days but it's attracting flies now and is looking rather poorly. It's just lying down on its side.

I would get a vet but I don't have a lot of money, I don't even know if they charge for that?

It's a blackbird.

There's bread and water out.

Efour · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:02

murderer

Stupot_ · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:03

Lol. Just leave it if it's lying down. It won't last long. Sounds harsh but thats how things work... Tis only a blackbird.

sorn21 · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:04

I know, I think I should really just put it out its misery though..

iNPUt · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:04

Snap its neck.. Feed it to the dog..

Stupot_ · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:06

n1blo said:
I know, I think I should really just put it out its misery though..

Do that then.

'Wes · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:07

Stupot_ said:
Lol. Just leave it if it's lying down. It won't last long. Sounds harsh but thats how things work... Tis only a blackbird.

Sometimes nature needs our help too.

Call the RSPCA, they'll arrive and take the bird away.

Stupot_ · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:10

'Wes said:
Sometimes nature needs our help too.

Call the RSPCA, they'll arrive and take the bird away.

For a common garden bird? :/

So you want someone to come out in a van, put it in a box, take it back with them, anaesthetise it, put its leg in a splint I guess if its hopping around and then hope it's not dead already from all the shock?

That's a lot of trauma for a tiny animal in pain, just leave it be or put it out of its misery. Some stuff just doesn't need our intervention.

arc@css · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:10

Call the operator, they will advise you on the best course of action, who to ring etc.