Miriam_7112
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Hello, I'm new here - hope I've posted this in the right place
We found a male blackbird today in Sussex, UK. He is unable to fly but flaps his wings quite forcefully. He appears to have no feeling in his legs - he can't walk nor move them, and did not object when I examined them. He has no visible injuries and seems lively, apart from the fact he can't walk or take off to fly.
Not sure if he is young? He has adult plumage but makes cheeping sort of noises.
We gave him water through a dropper and he ate a couple of berries, but is still quite in shock. Any advice on what may be the problem? And how best to care for him? Our local vet would most likely put him down.
Thanks!
We found a male blackbird today in Sussex, UK. He is unable to fly but flaps his wings quite forcefully. He appears to have no feeling in his legs - he can't walk nor move them, and did not object when I examined them. He has no visible injuries and seems lively, apart from the fact he can't walk or take off to fly.
Not sure if he is young? He has adult plumage but makes cheeping sort of noises.
We gave him water through a dropper and he ate a couple of berries, but is still quite in shock. Any advice on what may be the problem? And how best to care for him? Our local vet would most likely put him down.
Thanks!