Hello and welcome to Pigeon-Talk! Thank you so very much for assisting this injured bird. Where are you located? We may have a member nearby who could assist you with the bird.
Sounds like what you have done so far is right on the mark. You can replace the sugar/salt water within an hour or so with plain water, but that was a very good initial move.
You want to look under the wings, on the chest area, and on the back for injuries .. those are the most likely places where predator attack wounds would show. Also gently feel the length of each wing and the entire leg to try and be sure there are no breaks. Also gently open the beak and have a look inside .. the mouth and throat area should be a healthy looking pink with no cottage cheesy looking growths.
If the vent area (backside) is completey encrusted with poop, then get an old washcloth or similar and use warm water to try and get the poop off.
Please get back to us with your location and what you found or did not find when you examined the bird.
Pictures are always helpful and welcome if you are able to post some.
Look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Terry
Sounds like what you have done so far is right on the mark. You can replace the sugar/salt water within an hour or so with plain water, but that was a very good initial move.
You want to look under the wings, on the chest area, and on the back for injuries .. those are the most likely places where predator attack wounds would show. Also gently feel the length of each wing and the entire leg to try and be sure there are no breaks. Also gently open the beak and have a look inside .. the mouth and throat area should be a healthy looking pink with no cottage cheesy looking growths.
If the vent area (backside) is completey encrusted with poop, then get an old washcloth or similar and use warm water to try and get the poop off.
Please get back to us with your location and what you found or did not find when you examined the bird.
Pictures are always helpful and welcome if you are able to post some.
Look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Terry