wood pigion

External Since: May 07, 2007 Posts: 2

I have just found an injured Wood pigeon. Its a baby with fluffy feathers. I
caled the RSPCA (I am in the UK) and they told me to put it back in the
garden. My neighbours both sides have cats and it wouldnt last 2 seconds in
the garden. i have brought it in an put it in a shoe box with some carpet in
for warmth. I have bin to buy some bird food for weaning baby birds and a
syringe.
I have tried to feed it but he is not having it and fights. Obviously.
Would putting him in a bird cage with food and water be Ok?

I need some advice please. i dont want this little feller to die and there
are no bird places around me. The nearest one I have left a message at but
as its bank holiday its gonna be tomorrow before they get back to me.

I think its got an injured wing if that helps.

how do I look after it please??

External Since: May 28, 2007 Posts: 2

On May 7, 4:34 pm, "Millan" wrote:
> I have just found an injured Wood pigeon. Its a baby with fluffy feathers. I
> caled the RSPCA (I am in the UK) and they told me to put it back in the
> garden. My neighbours both sides have cats and it wouldnt last 2 seconds in
> the garden. i have brought it in an put it in a shoe box with some carpet in
> for warmth. I have bin to buy some bird food for weaning baby birds and a
> syringe.
> I have tried to feed it but he is not having it and fights. Obviously.
> Would putting him in a bird cage with food and water be Ok?
>
> I need some advice please. i dont want this little feller to die and there
> are no bird places around me. The nearest one I have left a message at but
> as its bank holiday its gonna be tomorrow before they get back to me.
>
> I think its got an injured wing if that helps.
>
> how do I look after it please??

There is not much that can be done for a wood pigeon with an injured
wing. It would never be able to fly and would have to be 'looked
after' all its life. Not a nice prospect for a wild animal.
See if you can find someone to do the deed and put this bird out of
his misery. Wood pigeons can breed many birds in one season -
although only 2 at a time and they are not endangered.

I know its harsh but sometimes the best course of action is (as the
RSPCA) suggested leave nature to take its course