uk2usa
Well-known member
Hello all,
yesterday evening I found an injured Mourning Dove on my back patio. I have nursed him overnight, but his legs are dragging, he doesn't seem to be able to get more that 3 feet into the air before he crash lands.
He does seem on the small side, but I he is not a fledgling learning to fly. I do not see any wounds on him, but know that a kestrel has been in the area for the last few months.
My question is: do I continue to nurse him, or put him out of his misery. If the latter, which is the best way to end his suffering without further pain?
Thanks.
yesterday evening I found an injured Mourning Dove on my back patio. I have nursed him overnight, but his legs are dragging, he doesn't seem to be able to get more that 3 feet into the air before he crash lands.
He does seem on the small side, but I he is not a fledgling learning to fly. I do not see any wounds on him, but know that a kestrel has been in the area for the last few months.
My question is: do I continue to nurse him, or put him out of his misery. If the latter, which is the best way to end his suffering without further pain?
Thanks.