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4th February 2006, 11:04 PM
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Orphan Found- Need Advice!I found a baby pigeon at the bus Park and Ride today. The animal was there when I went to work this afternoon, and was in the same place when I came home tonight. Its head is bald and pink, and there's an injury to its head where the beak meets the skull. It doesn't appear to be very severe.
The animal appears to be about 6" long, and has almost all its feathers, except for some remaining chick-like yellow feathers. The animal is compliant and amenable to handling. There seem to be no other injuries to the creature. I have placed it (Him? Her?) on a heating pad and towel on the lowest setting, as it is moderately cold here; and taken the bird into my house. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I should care for this bird? This is my first post, and I haven't yet looked for a FAQ or anything. 
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#2
4th February 2006, 11:18 PM
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Thank you for taking in this little one, as it would surley had perished to cold weather or predators. You did well by placing a heating pad on him to restire his body temperature. You mentioned that he had a wound. Is there any blood, or swelling? Most hurt pigeons will be compliant when in need of help. Yours seems very young if it still has some chick like feathers.
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#3
4th February 2006, 11:32 PM
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Right above this thread there are many valuable posts on giving tips when one finds an injured pigeon.
If you can let us know where you are located some direction to a pigeon friendly avain vet or rehabber can be given to you. If you prefer private message me or one of our moderators and we can research this for you. It does concern me that it was in the same spot am/pm at your park n ride.
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4th February 2006, 11:35 PM
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Thank you for your help, Victor! He is being very compliant, and is enjoying the heating pad, but I haven't attempted to give him any fluids yet. He has been on the pad about half an hour, and I'm not sure how long to leave him on or what to look for in terms of him perking up. I think from looking at some pictures that he's about 18 days old. I might try putting some seed down for him.
The wound is on the bridge of his beak, and is a large scrape, but no running blood. I think he took a header out of his nest onto the Park and Ride sidewalk (it's covered parking.) Is there a danger of infection? Is it normal for me to notice the mites on the towel? I know all birds have lots of mites, but I think I've heard some old wives tale that when the mites bail out the bird is through- hopefully this isn't true! Renata
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#5
4th February 2006, 11:38 PM
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Hi Victor-
I'm in Denver Colorado. There used to be a lady here named Birdie Hurlbutt that I brought pigeons to several years back, but she was quite old, and I don't know if she's still in the bird rehab biz. A lot of places don't like to take pigeons.
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4th February 2006, 11:44 PM
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Heat is very important and be sure and keep it on it constanly. Even if he seems more alert, keep it on him tonight.
Is there any puffiness to his body? Is he alert of you and his surroundings? Oh, you posted again...let me check my resource book...Denver...ohhh it is cold there!
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#7
4th February 2006, 11:53 PM
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There is a rehabber in Littleton,Colorado. His name is Kelly Miller. At this posting I am not sure how far he is from you.
Here is a link to pigeon friendly vets. You are so right, some will not treat unless you say they are a "pet". http://www.aav.org/vet-lookup
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5th February 2006, 12:00 AM
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He need to be hydrated...very important as well!
Get an eye-dropper type applicator and give him an electrolye mixture, oh a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar in a cup of water...mix it well and apply the water mix on the side of his beak .One application should do...save the rest for later. Rest, warmth, and isolation should continue tonight.A warm cloth type cover, one that would not snag his claws would be nice.
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#11
5th February 2006, 12:07 AM
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Our super moderator TA Whatley may very possibly have his number, unfortunately I do not have it. Maybe you could research it ?I will send Terry a private message to insure she checks this thread in the morning and maybe she can direct you to him, or another.
The important things, you are doing now. The next 24 hours are cruicial.
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5th February 2006, 12:22 AM
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Renetta~ THANK YOU for taking the time to rescue this baby. Most people would have ignored his existance and need for help.
I sent Terry a private e-mail, so she will be getting ahold of either you or I in the morning. But for now, may you and the little one have a restful night. "See" you in the morning. Please up-date us. There will be others along ...when they are awake! 
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#14
5th February 2006, 12:25 AM
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Hi Renata,
Just have some paper towells or the likes on the otherwise single-layer-of-towell-covered heating pad, and, as the Mites will elect the margainally 'warmer' effect of that, in lieu of the Bird, simply change the paper towells and you also dispense with the Mites... You can set the heating pad to 'medium' if the Bird is able to elect his own spot on it or off of it as he sees fit. To offer electrolyte or Water - Use ( if you can, just get some at any grocery) a regular people-baby-nipple. Use the hollow side, for the Young Pigeon to insert his Beak into. Well, you will have to gently guide his Beak into it, and, keep your finger tips on the sides of his Beak as he drinks. Have the liquid tepid, as your own wrist temperature, and for an easy electrolyte, just mix a pinch of Salt and a pinch of Sugar into a small glass of Water, and use it to fill the hollow side of the Nipple. The gesture to invite the youngster to eat or drink is as follows - Moisten your fingers in warm water, and from his front, gently massage his Beak with your moist warm finger tips of one hand, while, also, at the same time, you say, in a low slow voice, "oooooOOOoooo!" ooooOOOooo!" Kind of like you have a nice happy surprise you are advertiseing... Your youngster then should respond with some tentative shoulder pumping, peeping-squeaking, and nuzzleing...maybe some wing flapping...and, if encouraged, will soon do these with definite enthusiasm and assertion. Guide his Beak int othe hollow side of the liquid filled Nipple, and keep your finger tips on the sides of his Beak as much as possible as you do so, so he can 'feel' something there, since usually the ipple itself is larger than what he is used to tactile-wise for that feel. Pigeon Babys/youngsters eat by inserting their Beak into the Beak/throat of their parents, so, the 'Nipple' ( with a little finesse) works well to accomplish the deed with a feel and a logic that is easy and natural for them. More on all this tomorrow if you like, as for food-formula and so on... Keep him 'warm' as you already are of course...and covered even...the box or cage covered I mean. Good luck...! Too, tell us what the poops look like? color, consistance, number from overnight and so on... Best wishes! Phil Las Vegas Last edited by pdpbison; 5th February 2006 at 12:29 AM.
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#15
5th February 2006, 12:34 AM
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Phil. Thanks for the mite suggestion. I forgot about it while involved in other areas of this poor little ones dilemas.
And of course also important,the consistency of the poops...what would we do with out you sir!?
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