Hey, I found these 2 chicks in the renovation we were working on, they were really bothersome but we waited till the last chance we had to take them out, there was a mother bird but no idea where she went. We went to a neighbors house and we saw a bird approach them, too busy socializing, no idea if the bird ate one of them or what. Atleast one of them is left and havent seen the mother so it may be dying, again may have been the mother so they may have been fed. But we really feel sorry for them and arent sure what to do, should we call somewhere or just let nature take it's course?
Thanks
2007-05-12 14:08:13 · 7 answers · asked by darkorzbc 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
We didnt actually build on top of them, we completed everything except the roof and drywall, we did the roof and drywall together then the birds came into basically in the renovation right under the roof, in the house and the bird was basically squeezing thru the area where the gutter should be into the house. So we didn't build on top of it.
It wasnt really annoying but we had to remove it. No, we arent trying to be cruel, we feel very sorry for them and trying to see what we should do, we have no idea if the bird that came ate one or was giving it good.
Need to know what to do asap.
2007-05-12 14:20:51 · update #1
Nature taking its course is an animal getting attacked by a predator, not you building your house on top of the birds. Legally you shoudl never have moved the babies at all. Touching the bird, nest or eggs is a federal crime.
At this point they need a rehabilitator to stay alive. Look for one at the following sites
www.wildliferehabber.org
www.wildliferehabber.com
2007-05-12 14:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by duckrescuer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a bird was remaining in the area while you were building, then it was the mother. If it was dive bombing you, it was the mother. You are doing no evil here. Just let nature take its course. The birds are usually only in the nest about 3 weeks anyway. I know the law and work closely with a wildlife rehabilitater so don't be scared by the vain threats.
2007-05-12 21:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there still a way for the mother bird to reach the last chick? If so...let her continue to feed, the chick should be leaving the nest soon, they only stay in the nest for about 2 weeks. If you are always around the nest..you are probably keeping the mother from coming to feed meaning the baby could be starving or dying and would then have to be taken to a wildlife rehab. Can you watch from afar to see if she is still coming to feed?? If yes, let her do her job and raise the chick...if not, get the bird to a rehab in your area.
2007-05-12 22:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What type of bird and what country do you live in? The legal ramifications could influence your decision a bit...
Most birds fall under the protection of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Interfering with these birds is illegal. Building over the nest, killing 2 babies would be... well.. bad from this standpoint.
Contact your closes wildlife rehabber to tell them the problem and they should be able to help you, no questions asked. http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm will link you to a search page for a rehabber in your area.
2007-05-12 22:31:57 · answer #4 · answered by lerxstwannabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should call someplace because its cruel to let an animal suffer
2007-05-12 21:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by Ronnie F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call your local animal shelter and let them know your circumstance's. they know all the local connections to assist you. most city's have a wild life refuse. don't let him die.
2007-05-12 21:20:03 · answer #6 · answered by harvey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
let nature sort it out
2007-05-12 21:18:53 · answer #7 · answered by Maka 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋