[pigeon pigeon k]

Hello,

I was walking around my court and found a pigeon that a bit of the felsh around its head was hanging just a bit is there anything i could do?I tried to call the RSPCA but they said that just leave it and i called wildlife SOS and they sed the same thing.

Thanks

 

[Pidgey]

Don't suppose you could post a picture, could you? Head injuries can have a number of different complications. Where basically are you?

Pidgey

 

[Feefo]

It sounds as if it has been scalped, there could be other injuries and there is the risk of infection, but you have to weigh this against the possibility that it has young in its nest. On the other hand it could be a youngster.

Was it able to fly? If not, did you pick it up? Is it a feral/City pigeon or a wood pigeon?

This is a link to a thread that I wrote about my "scalped pigeon" find:

http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=15079&referrerid=560

I gather that you are in the UK, if you decide to nurse the pigeon I can provide you with painkillers and antibiotics. You will also need some Intrasite gel and some sterile saline, both of which are available at Boots without prescription.

If you let us know where you are we might know a rescuer or a sanctuary near by.

BTW never hand a pigeon over to the RSPCA, they destroy them.

Cynthia

 

[pigeon pigeon k]

The pigeon sadly passed away.

Hello,

I brought it home but in the night i came to check on it but it passed away por pigeon.Anyway thanks for the info now i know what to do exactly if i find a pigeon like that.

Thanks

 

[Charis]

What a shame. Thank you for your kindness.

 

[maryjane]

Yeah, what a shame indeed that the RSPCA and the WILDLIFE place which has WILDLIFE SOS in the name, wouldn't bother to try to help. A shame but not a surprise.

Thank you for taking in this pigeon and keeping him safe and warm on his last night.

 

[Feefo]

I am so sorry. Thank you for helping it. I logged in to the Wildlife Aid site and was pleased to note that they rescue grey squirrels which they have a licence to release, but I also think that this is the place that one of our members told me had no time for pigeons, they probably believe in "nature taking its course" .

Cynthia

 

[PigeonQueen]

There is also THE LONDON WILDLIFE HOSPITAL,Beddington Park, Church Road, Wallington, Surrey SM6 7NN.phone 0208 647 6230 open 8pm-7.3o .

This is an excellent place to take sick and injured pigeons and they give as much time and dedication to Feral and Woodies as they give all the other Wildlife.All birds and animals are equally important and the staff are very knowledgeable about our lovely pigeons.