I have a fledgling-need advice.

[clairemartha]

I am furious with our SPCA Wildlife Center - I drove this little found fledgling there today only to be told "Put him back outside and let nature take its course"! How can I do that, that's MURDER. He/she is probably 3 weeks or so. He is BIG but cannot fly. My cat had him cornered and I don't know where he came from - I have no trees and there are no birds in my direct yard because of my cat. I have been monitoring the skies for pidgeon coming and goings. There are some pidgeons maybe half-a-block away. Should I put him in the trees over by them? I am devastated! I don't know what to do for this poor little guy....it breaks my heart to watch an animal in distress. He is not injured, the SPCA checked him. I am in Monterey California.

[feralpigeon]

Originally Posted by clairemartha

I am furious with our SPCA Wildlife Center - I drove this little found fledgling there today only to be told "Put him back outside and let nature take its course"! How can I do that, that's MURDER. He/she is probably 3 weeks or so. He is BIG but cannot fly. My cat had him cornered and I don't know where he came from - I have no trees and there are no birds in my direct yard because of my cat. I have been monitoring the skies for pidgeon coming and goings. There are some pidgeons maybe half-a-block away. Should I put him in the trees over by them? I am devastated! I don't know what to do for this poor little guy....it breaks my heart to watch an animal in distress. He is not injured, the SPCA checked him. I am in Monterey California.

Three weeks of age is a bit young for pigeon squab to fend for themselves. If you can bring the bird inside and perhaps isolate from cats in the bathroom, you could continue w/supportive care for this young pigeon. Is this possible?? This baby needs formula, or other supplemental feedings until well
on the way of self seed feeding.

fp

[Trees Gray]

FYI,

I have moved your posts to its own thread, so it can get the attention it needs for responses.

[sabina]

Hi there,
You can hand feed the pijie puppy chow soaked in warm water till it's soft but not mushy, and keep him till he can eat and fly well (maybe a week or so). We have both pigeons and cats in our tiny apartment, it's not a problem at all. If you decide to try to do that, people can give you more detailed instructions what to do...
Sabina

[TerriB]

Is the fledgling drinking water on his own?