cause i found one landed in my garden and its typhoon in south east asia i caught her she fell like the wind draged a plastic down NEED HELP IM WORRIE ITS NOT EATING WHAT DO THE EAT
2006-07-12 01:25:20 · 16 answers · asked by Erika :) 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
A overly stressed animal will not eat. Most pigeons eat a mix of seed. Make sure it has water. Dehydration will be the bigger problem.
2006-07-24 05:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water
Most lost birds are hungry and thirsty. Water is necessary before all else. Since pigeons drink by suction, any water container should be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) deep. An open container, i.e., adish, an old margarine container tub, etc., is best. While a thirsty bird may drink immediately, it also may not. A bird which has gone without water for a while is sometimes a bit less than itself. It may be so exhausted, it doesn't even realize that water is in front of it, especially if the water container you use is different from what it is familiar with. A trick often used is to trickle a few drops of water from on high into the container to make a splashing sound. When they hear that, most birds will invariably head to drink. If a bird looks really exhausted, Gatorade or other proprietary sports drink may be added to the water. A teaspoon or two per cup (250 ml) of water will help replenish electrolytes.
Food
Pigeons are grain eaters. While park pigeons will eat bread, most domestic birds have been raised on a multi-grain mixture and have never seen a slice of it. In fact, they would likely ignore it as possible food. Instead of bread, you might try feeding them something else from around the house. Popcorn (maize), rice, split peas, barley, buckwheat (kasha), canary seed, etc., are all good first options to feed a lost bird with. THESE GRAINS SHOULD NOT BE COOKED OR POPPED BUT FED RAW. Water should also be provided since pigeons normally drink immediately after eating.
What Should I Keep It In?
Any container that a dog or cat can't get into will be fine. An old bird cage will hold the pigeon for a day or so with no problem, as will a cardboard box - a screen on top of such a box is better than simply closing the flaps since there will then be enough light for the bird to see to eat and drink.
2006-07-12 01:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well now if it's alive it eats most things do seeds mostly but will eat worms if it is a young one it will only take food from momma or something simular the mother eat the food first then regurts in thier mouth have I painted a pretty picture for you good luck hope you success but doesn't sound good
2006-07-12 01:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by roy_alice_mills 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They eat, as every alive being, but it don't eat from yuor hands because i's wild, so you better let it go - it will eat somewhere else when it will feel safe.
2006-07-12 01:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by ch_zana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it some tea (the caffeiene will perk it up and make it hungry) if it's not eating. See if that helps. If not, it might be SOL.
2006-07-25 05:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like we don't have enough of those birds I would just feed it to a cat and be done with it.
2006-07-24 12:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by thumpers_aura 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it will eat . All living beings in the world will eat
2006-07-22 22:23:24 · answer #7 · answered by Rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They eat anything any other birds eat. They love sunflower seeds and any type of bird seed. Perhaps your bird is ill and should be taken to a vet.
2006-07-12 01:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can over eating harm your baby?
2015-11-30 22:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Karen,
Great answer from the NPA site or my own, since I wrote that article about five years ago now.
2006-07-24 17:38:25 · answer #10 · answered by ieguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋