The pigeon has been on the side of the pool for about a hour. He is starting to move his head around, but other than that he is not moving. I'm worried he might fall back in the pool. Should I move him?
2006-10-11 04:36:11 · 10 answers · asked by dcdcdcdc 5 in Pets ➔ Birds
uh.... I dont know where you live but some areas put poison out for Pigeons...
A pigeon would not normally fall into a pool ..I suspect he is sick or injured or maybe poisoned..
If he is he is suffering.. You should call animal control or a wildlife rescue in your area or take him tot he vet yourself..
Keep him away from kids and other pets .
Depending on where you live in teh USA its very important you notify somebody of this bird... really
Thanks for caring
Wismom
2006-10-11 09:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by Wismom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I would definitely move him. Sounds like the poor thing is still in shock. If you can, put the guy in a large box with air holes and a bowl of water. He should recover in a few hours.
2006-10-11 11:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes put him in an open top box and place him where its a little warmer and dry, he should recover on his own in a few hours, make sure he is out of the way of cats, dogs and any other danger while he's recovering, God will reward you for your efforts.
2006-10-11 11:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by odafintutuola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good on you. These sites explain all about what to do for orphan and injured birds -
http://www.crowsystems.com/rehab/babybird.html - this is an excellent article - be sure to read down the entire page for info on how to care.
http://www.stokesbirdsathome.com/q&a/archive/qa108.html
http://besgroup.blogspot.com/2006/02/what-happened-when-nestling-fell-out.html - this article's about pigeons/doves too.
And these Yahoo Answers too -
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006050608886
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aq1GdvtmX27UJrgshR77Jersy6IX?qid=20060711181307AAZ59uh
I've got a lot of links to wildlife carers from a lot of countries on my site, at
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/links.html under "Wildlife Assistance" - just click on them all, click on your country and state, have a browse, 'phone them and ask their advice.
Very very best of luck.
2006-10-13 10:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by Lea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. move him away from the open area another bird or cat might get him. But be prepared he might not make it.
2006-10-11 11:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should move it put it somwhere fresh and maybe keep it as a pet if you want it and if you can keep it where you live.
2006-10-11 19:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep an eye on him and scoop him out if he falls back in, otherwise try to leave him be - he's already scared, and if you try to handle him he could be literally scared to death.
2006-10-11 11:39:09 · answer #7 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
microwave his pigeon azz
2006-10-11 12:29:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, move him
2006-10-11 11:43:27 · answer #9 · answered by Ben D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put him on a stool and he will tell you everything.
2006-10-11 11:37:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋