anyone know what to do..

[NotaGoth]

Okay COMPLETELY OFF TOPIC.

But has anyone tried nursing a wild bird back to health??

Found a kingfisher on the side of the road the other day just sitting there. Brought it home and yes its still alive this morning.

Have tried feeding it worms, but instead it would rather attack my fingers. (should have expected that)

Mum told me to stick it outside and just let it go, so I tried doing that but it wouldn't even hop out of its box or anything. So I don't exactly want to ditch it out there in the rain to die.

I don't want to kill it either so does anyone have any other suggestions? They'd be appreciated.

I also can't have it sent to the bird recovery centre in Whangarei til Monday, so I did think about doing that.



*theresa*

p.s I must look like a dork trying to save a bird :violin:

[Sniper]

Theresa yes you can help an injured bird. I used to do it whn I was in South Africa and got quite good at it. (Only 2 out of 7 birds died). But the main thing to remember is if the bird dies, don't fret too much OK!

Firstly, How old does the bird look?
Secondly, Is it injured in anyway?
Thirdly, Where are you keeping it?
Fourthly,How long have you got?

[zadok]

Firstly, How old does the bird look?
??????? This should be interesting. How do you tell?

[snuffles]

Okay COMPLETELY OFF TOPIC.

But has anyone tried nursing a wild bird back to health??

:violin:

Most birds when sick or injured go into shock, best thing for it is to leave it in a warm dry place and keep it quiet, it probably wont eat.

Its just a waiting game unfortunately, just check on it periodically.

It will either bounce back or not.

[Sniper]

Most birds when sick or injured go into shock,

Wrong, thats just a common myth mate. You are forgiven if you believe it though.

Zadok. You can always tell if a bird is young of old by the amount of down on its belly

[NotaGoth]

Theresa yes you can help an injured bird. I used to do it whn I was in South Africa and got quite good at it. (Only 2 out of 7 birds died). But the main thing to remember is if the bird dies, don't fret too much OK!

Firstly, How old does the bird look?
Secondly, Is it injured in anyway?
Thirdly, Where are you keeping it?
Fourthly,How long have you got?



I know the whole "if it dies it dies" but trying is better than not trying at all :) Its how my parents brought me up. Then again they also brought up up where you put something out of its misery if its hurting....... hmm..


I'm not sure if its injured, could be internally but then I think it would be dead by now. It flew out of its box and landed on the floor last night and this morning. But it was kind of a "very short" flight. Then it ran around on the floor. So maybe that says its hurt its wings. It looks as though its got its full set of feathers, so I'd be thinking that it should know how to fly by now.


I'm keeping it in our hot water cupboard in a shoe box filled with tissues. Made sure its in the lower part of the cupboard so its still warmish but not over heated.


I've got enough time to look after it at least until I can get it on the courier down to Whangarei. Its just a matter of trying to get it to eat so it don't die before hand.



*theresa*

[Firefight]

hey T, have sent you a pm.


F/F

[Sniper]

Ok, so all seems well with it. Sounds like a young un if its taking short bursts of flight but not actually flying into windows and stuff. You proberbly got it after it tried its first flight yesterday and it was plucking (pun intended) up its courage to try again.

Anyway, worry about if the bird needs to drink first. They drink 3x more than they eat so remember that. Can you tell me what sort of Kingfisher it is and I can tell you exactly what you need.


Oh yea: GET IT OUT OF THE HOT WATER CUBOARD! Just put it neatly in the corner of a room (preferably in the dark)
Stu

[NotaGoth]

hey T, have sent you a pm.


F/F


Okay thankyou D. *will take a look*


*t*

[Big Dave]

You can always tell if a bird is young of old by the amount of down on its belly

, the amount of credit cards in her wallet and the diamonds on her fingers.

[Sniper]

, the amount of credit cards in her wallet and the diamonds on her fingers.

That is so old but bloody well suited to the question :rofl:

[Waylander]

Cat dragged a bird into the house the other day. I was the only one to notice. Feathers all over the hallway and my brother's bedroom. Blood all over the cat's face and neck. Damn bird was still alive too. Got it up and broke it's neck. Was either that or have it live in pain for a few hours then die anyway.

Showed my parrot the results and told him he was next if he kept squaking all day for no damn reason. Hasn't made a peep since.

[NotaGoth]

Oh yea: GET IT OUT OF THE HOT WATER CUBOARD! Just put it neatly in the corner of a room (preferably in the dark)
Stu


Our house is absolutely freezing this morning, and I thought it would be the safest place with my cat snooping around..... He's starting to think I've supplied him with dinner.. :oi-grr:

[NotaGoth]

Cat dragged a bird into the house the other day. I was the only one to notice. Feathers all over the hallway and my brother's bedroom. Blood all over the cat's face and neck. Damn bird was still alive too. Got it up and broke it's neck. Was either that or have it live in pain for a few hours then die anyway.

Showed my parrot the results and told him he was next if he kept squaking all day for no damn reason. Hasn't made a peep since.


Theres "beyond help" where yes.. I know to do the right thing.. But then theres times when your able to save a little critter.. Don't feel that this one needs its neck broke.. If you were hinting at that..


Then again I'd probably still have to get someone else to do it..

[Waylander]

Theres "beyond help" where yes.. I know to do the right thing.. But then theres times when your able to save a little critter.. Don't feel that this one needs its neck broke.. If you were hinting at that..


Then again I'd probably still have to get someone else to do it..
Nah wasn't hinting at anything, just telling the story.

Never would have thought a cat dumb enough to run head first into a glass door at full speed would be able to catch a bird.

Good luck with your new pet.

[number33]

Give it to your nearest Italian community. They'll look after it.

[strayjuliet]

Put a little bit of vegemite or marmite in its water to help keep up its vit B intake.

Had several birds that died and asked a guy at the Tauranga wildlife park and he told us to watch for vit B deficiency - haven't had a chance to try it yet. Good luck.

[Sniper]

Our house is absolutely freezing this morning, and I thought it would be the safest place with my cat snooping around..... He's starting to think I've supplied him with dinner.. :oi-grr:

Better cold than cooked. Plus, kick the cat out

Any idea on the type yet?

[NotaGoth]

Put a little bit of vegemite or marmite in its water to help keep up its vit B intake.

Had several birds that died and asked a guy at the Tauranga wildlife park and he told us to watch for vit B deficiency - haven't had a chance to try it yet. Good luck.

My aunty said vegemite is good for animals with poisoning also. Anything with signs of poisoning you rub vegemite on the inside of its mouth. (Wish I had of known that a while ago)

Thanks. :)

*theresa*

[NotaGoth]

Better cold than cooked. Plus, kick the cat out

Any idea on the type yet?


Will sort something out for it in my room then. I can't kick the cat out cause I start feeling too sorry for it when I meows frantically and starts climbing up our screen door.


Sorry I have no idea on what type, I wouldn't even know how to tell the types apart.



Reminds me of our baby tui that we thought was a minor bird..

[Sniper]

If you are not sure on the type, the best bet is weetbix and water very finely blended with a dash of vegemite. Dont force it to eat or drink though

[froggyfrenchman]

hehe, xxkittixx has gone all clucky!
Maby kids are on the cards then eh thresea? lol

[NotaGoth]

If you are not sure on the type, the best bet is weetbix and water very finely blended with a dash of vegemite. Dont force it to eat or drink though


oops... cockateil*

[NotaGoth]

hehe, xxkittixx has gone all clucky!
Maby kids are on the cards then eh thresea? lol

Don't let MR see that... He might run a mile. :motu:

Would rather have plenty of pets than babies :)


*theresa*

[Sniper]

Hey, this better be for a bloody Kingfisher. Im not going to be put up on charges relating to informing inexperienced couples of correct methods of infant up-bringing!

[NotaGoth]

Hey, this better be for a bloody Kingfisher. Im not going to be put up on charges relating to informing inexperienced couples of correct methods of infant up-bringing!



:rofl: its seriously a kingfisher! I can't stand babies lol


*theresa*

[Sniper]

Better bloody be. :lol:

[froggyfrenchman]

Hey, this better be for a bloody Kingfisher. Im not going to be put up on charges relating to informing inexperienced couples of correct methods of infant up-bringing!

Hhehehohohaha.. was just givn kitti a bit of shit, in a friendly way.

MSG FOR MR- No need to run mate, of attempt to behead me! Was a private joke with kitti.

Please dont kill me :violin:

[NotaGoth]

*goeZ* off to try and burp the baby.. I mean birdie




Will let you all know how things go with Mr Peck.


Thanks for the help.


*theresa*

[Sniper]

Any time. Now that will be $69999 incl GST

[WINJA]

THE FACT THAT ITS BITING YOUR FINGERS MEANS HE WANTS TO LIVE CAUSE THATS HIM FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE, GIVE HIM WARMTH , FOOD AND WATER

[NotaGoth]

MSG FOR MR- No need to run mate, of attempt to behead me! Was a private joke with kitti.




froggy gonna get it :chase: lol

[NotaGoth]

Any time. Now that will be $69999 incl GST


*GiveZ* you some random persons pube and a lintball..


I hope thats sufficient enough :p

[froggyfrenchman]

Any time. Now that will be $69999 incl GST

*payZ sniper in birdseed* You rip off cunt! always obey the quoting syhstem of us engineers... work out a fair and resonable price, then double it.

It should always come with the 2 step guarentee too... ie, im 2 steps off your concrete, garntee now void :rofl:

[Sniper]

Im not an engineer hehe. Plus, I dont do warrenties

[NotaGoth]

ok Sniper thought this pic might help.. err.. (what sort) :wait:

[Sniper]

Thats a New Zealand Kingfisher or Kotare

Check out http://www.nzbirds.com/birds/kotare.html for some neat facts

[SARGE]

Firstly, How old does the bird look?

__________________


??????? This should be interesting. How do you tell?



cut its head off and count the rings?

[Sniper]

cut its head off and count the rings?

Unfortunatly that only works with ring-necked parrots (Hehe I crack myself up)

[NotaGoth]

Good news :)

Managed to shift the little birdie from the shoe box into my cats carry cage. Made up a little nest shape thing for it, and now its enjoying perching on the side of it.

I left a container with the weetbix and marmite mixed together. Also some fish. Left it alone for a few hours, came back and there was weetbix all over its beak and stuff. So I think its been eating it.

It also now seems to be full of energy scuttling round. It even seems more aware of its surroundings than what it was when I first brought it home, moving its head from side to side and watching me move around doing things in my room.

Will see how it is in the morning. With all the rain and stuff I still doubt it would be a good idea to let it go, least not until the weather clears up.

Also am still thinking bout sending it to the bird recovery in Whangarei on Monday if its health still doesn't seem to be at its peak.

Thanks all.

*theresa*

[Sniper]

Now dont you feel better?

[NotaGoth]

Now dont you feel better?



It could still die yet.. :mellow:

I havent felt bad though, cause at least I've tried rather than just leaving it to die.

:)

[Ixion]

Hope the wee beastie recovers OK. They are beautiful birds, and very intelligent.

[Biff]

A while back I was told by a vet it was best to just leave an injured bird I'd found in a cardboard box with some bedding and a small cup of water with sugar dissolved in it.

Good luck.

[WINJA]

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cut its head off and count the rings?
THATS BULLSHIT , YOU HAVE TO INSERT YOUR FINGER IN ITS RECTUM TO TELL ITS AGE

[froggyfrenchman]

well done kitti *claps repeatedly*. It seem your cut out for motherhood.
Of birds of course....

[Korumba]

I have some E50 Courier Bags so you can send it to Whangarei on Monday!

Seriously, I am not sure where you are at but on Monday I travel to Kaikohe, Opinoni, Horeke, Kerikeri, Paihia and back to Whangarei so could pick up the bird and drop it to Bird Rescue if it’s all good.

Or Pom Pom (see attached) who is sick of Snapper and left a Mouse carcass under the PC this morning would love for Mr Peck can come and stay for a short time.

[NotaGoth]

I have some E50 Courier Bags so you can send it to Whangarei on Monday!

Seriously, I am not sure where you are at but on Monday I travel to Kaikohe, Opinoni, Horeke, Kerikeri, Paihia and back to Whangarei so could pick up the bird and drop it to Bird Rescue if it’s all good.

Or Pom Pom (see attached) who is sick of Snapper and left a Mouse carcass under the PC this morning would love for Mr Peck can come and stay for a short time.


What is it that you do to have to travel to all those places? You sure you wouldn't kill it..??? :(

[gromit]

So what happened to the bird then? Did it fly off into the bright blue yonder, or?...

[notme]

Yeah what happenned? Happy ending? Us big tough bikers are all lurking on this thread wanting to know.... :o

[John]

Yeah what happenned? Happy ending? Us big tough bikers are all lurking on this thread wanting to know.... :o
tough bikers oonly ride choppers...duhh..

[Sniper]

tough bikers oonly ride choppers...duhh..

Cancels you out doesn't it John :rofl: