hi i found a baby crow i think..HELP?

Question

My cat attacked this poor little baby crow, it was so scarred i had to try and help it. So i took it in a blanket and put it in a box with a dish of water and some seeds....gave it a little worm last night when i found it. I dont think his wing is broken just hurt, because yesterday when i was seeing if he was ok he kept hoping away and trying to hide in the corner. Though his wings today are both at his sides, and not sticking out like it was yesterday. Since I dont think it is broken i was just wondering how long you might think it will take to heal. I put some blueberries and a stip of processed meat in there too cuz i couldnt find any worms. any advice on what i should do. I know his wing was hurt because he wouldnt fly away when i kept walking up to him. so can anyone help me? i just want him to be better so i can release him asap

i should have said wild life coontrol is out of the question there isnt one near me for millllles

Answer 1

You'd do best to contact a local animal control office. Or a near by vet.

Crows are carnivorous and eat meat. Some times some soaked dog food, or some moist dog food will work for them. Its hard to get them to settle into captivity. As an avian specialist.

Answer 2

If this crow has all/most of his feathers, he's not a baby. He is a fledgling. Baby birds fledge (leave the nest) several days before they can fly. They hop around on the ground and climb low branches until their wings are strong enough for flight. The parents continue to feed the fledglings until they are able to care for themselves.

If you are just putting food in the box for him, he might not know how to feed himself yet.

If you are sure his wing is not broken, you should take him back and put him where you found him, so mom and dad can find him and continue to care for him.

If his wing is broken or injured to the point that you believe it will affect his ability to fly, then you need to contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Sometimes they will come and pick the bird up. You can try to find one here: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm

It is illegal in the US to keep most native wild species, including crows, even for a short time unless you have the proper permits. Also, if you do not have the proper training, you can do more harm than good. I like the way this websire explains it: "First of all, there are federal and state laws that prohibit keeping wild birds. And there are so many important but subtle elements to raising a wild bird that the job is only legally entrusted to licensed rehabilitators. Many well-meaning people raise baby birds or rescue birds from cats or after accidents, and sometimes they don't realize that the bird in their care is suffering from a serious dietary deficiency. Some of the problems aren't apparent to untrained people, but can cause death, or make the bird less likely to evade predators or to survive harsh natural weather conditions."
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/robin/FAQBabies.html

Please contact a professional. You cared enough about the bird to try to save it, now give it the best chance of survival!

Answer 3

Hi, the baby crow hasn't learned to fly yet. It's mom was trying to teach it to fly when the cat attacked. Release the baby crow in the same spot you found it so that it's mom will hear it crying and come to help it...

The baby crow will not survive if you keep it.

Another option (perhaps the best option) is to call a veterianarian and ask if there are any wildlife rescue people available. usually there are several people in your area that specialize in bringing back to health injured animals. They know alot more than you or I do and are the best chance for the baby crow's survival. People who do this as a job or hobby often leave their names at vet clinics.

Answer 4

If it is a baby you can go to most pet supply stores and get this product called 'exact" it is a powder that is to be mixed with luke warm water not too hot or you can burn their crop
use a syringe and feed him the younger he is the more often he will need to be fed.
place the syringe in the left side of his beak and once it's in then push the tip across to the right side gently and feed him slowly so air doesn't get in his crop.
try not to handle him much so he doesn't become imprinted.
When he is mobile again, set him free.

Answer 5

They are taking care of a crow at Stoney Creek Metropark and he will never fly again! Maybe you could call them and ask for some info... Its in Washington Twp., MI if you wanna search the number.... It should come up.... Good luck

Answer 6

You need to get this bird help and vets and the humane soc know nothing about birds. Call them and the zoo and find a bird rehabber asap. He will thrive under the care of a rehabber.

Answer 7

hi i am a hand rearer if you want me to take it i will.
questions you might like to ans
1) he might of been released and thats why he thinks its safer to stay but wonders why you are not his mum
2)live food is needed try fishing tack shops they sell worms in soil thats better then diggin believe me!!!
3) where are you? im in hull
4) how young is it ie chick or young adult
thanks jess

Answer 8

Give him a nice little kiss`and`a`cuddle` then take him to some woods`and his mummy` mite come`and`bring`you a`luvvly`shiny`Silver`dollar` reward`on your`doorstep`in the morning`

Answer 9

Give him about 2 more days, if not then somethings wrong, same thing happened to me with another kind of bird but it died because it was bleeding internally.

Answer 10

call your local wildlife, they usually have a place to bring in injured wildlife, or a vet too