Keep it in a dark, quiet area, as stress can easily kill him. Do not poke around and suppress the urge to look at it as that will only stress him more and if he starts trashing around he may injure itself even more. Wings are so incredibly fragile. Some injuries require veterinary care immediately, specially in a wild animal if it's to be realeased. Do not feed it, it will be too stressed to eat anyway and your presence will only make things worse. They won't drink water while stressed either. If he is acting quiet, he is probably in bad shape since birds are so good at hiding any problems.
Do not wait til Monday, call your local wildlife preserve org or dpt of nature and conservation and ask them where you can take him. These rescues should be open 24/7. If you can't find the number for any of these, call an emergency vet or a local zoo and ask them for a number for a rehabber.
It is actually illegal to have an owl without a licence in most states, not that anyone will search your house... but just fyi.
2007-03-10 14:44:11
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answered by kitty98 4
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Do you have a zoo nearby? They may be able to help. Call vets and ask who to call. Here you could call Parks and Wildlife. The owl needs help quickly if he is injured and he probably is. A wild bird has to be injured to let you handle so easily. You might try looking for bird rescue or owl rescue online and call them. They can give you the info you need. Call your animal shelter or any animal rescue organization and ask who and where to take the bird. Give the bird something with water in it but most importantly keep him warm. Put it somewhere without drafts, cover it and maybe a light nearby or little heater for extra heat. Bathrooms are usually warmer. Just that can help a bird tremendously. It was good of you to go back and I hope you can find the help you need. If owls are indangered, then there will be some type of group that should be able to help.
2007-03-11 06:38:50
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answered by towanda 7
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Call the local rescue center for wildlife and they should come pick him/her up. Generally they will do late-night housecalls for birds of prey. They tend to be a lot more dangerous than an injured rabbit. Don't feed it anything since i doubt you could catch the mice, rats, rabbits, etc. it actually eats. Keep it in a dark, quiet room until help arrives. If you don't get anyone at the rescue center call the nearest zoo and most likely you'll get a voice recording with a list of numbers for wildlife emergencies. A lot of zoos have local birds of prey rehabbers and those guys are always on call. They'll help you out.
2007-03-10 22:43:08
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answered by Laura T 2
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you do not have to feed the owl ANYTHING, the smartest thing to do is to leave it alone, and dont touch it. you should really look up a number for a wildlife rescue center in your area, if you cant find one, call your local vet and they will have a number for you. The sooner you get it to care the better. i know it is the weekend, but do you have a veterinary emergency center in your area? if you do call them because they will be open, they can give you a #. Just leave the owl alone, maybe give it a bowl of water, and keep it somewhere where it will not get stressed out.
2007-03-10 22:37:32
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answered by moose 2
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You need to try to keep his body temperature constant. Dont make him to hot or to cold. If he is in shock he will not be able to control his body temp on his own. Keep him covered in the dark and make very minimal noise. Try not to play the radio or talk loud. Offer him water but do not feed him. You should have wildlife rescue center in your area that should be open on the weekends. Try and call them tomorrow or even call an Avian and Exotic Vet if you cant get ahold of the wildlife rescue Center. They may have valuable information for you until you can get him into the Wildlife Rescue Center
2007-03-11 01:59:47
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answered by JoV 3
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I would keep it until Monday and take it to the Nature Center.
Most wildlife organizations suggest not to feed injured birds and to keep them warm, without overheating them, of course.
Call the Nature Center and see if they have an outgoing message with further suggestions.
2007-03-10 22:38:57
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answered by thebarcpack 1
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I commend you on going back and helping this poor creature out. You need to take it to an animal rescue shelter now. They operate 24/7. Call a local vet and ask for the contact number for your closest one. They will be able to assess the owl's injuries and look after it properly. I took a baby possum to one once at the crack of dawn when my cat carried it inside my house.
2007-03-10 22:36:19
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answered by RIffRaffMama 4
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Dont feed it you could cause it damage. keep it in the dog crate, covered over for the night, and take it to a wildlife centre or reputable falconer first thing in the morning. try keep it calm, in a quite place and don't keep peeping into the box or you'll stress it out.
2007-03-11 19:52:06
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answered by Aquila 4
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Here's some information on how to care for an injured owl. Hope it helps. Good for you trying to help this injured animal.
2007-03-10 22:39:06
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answered by Buddy28 5
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Well call your local sheriffs office they might be able to contact the people who run the con center you spoke of . owls usually eat Field mice or small pets such as kittens ,or baby chickens and such . But the animal will probably die from shock so dont be surprised and dont feel gulity about it accidents happen
2007-03-10 22:37:52
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answered by Rick 3
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