What to do with this chick (1 Viewer)

ensis

Bípedo implume

• Jul 6, 2006

• #1

Hi all,

I'm wondering what to do with this chick. I don't know the species (maybe someone here can help). Looks "coot-ish". I'm thinking I can take him to a small local fresh water pond where there's coots, ducks, and shorebirds, leave him there and let nature take its course. I feel sorry for this baby, I wish I knew how to properly take care of him. Ideas/suggestions much needed. Thanks.

ensis

 

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Last edited: Jul 6, 2006

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Rediscovered

lazy lurker

• Jul 6, 2006

• #2

ensis said:

Hi all,

I'm wondering what to do with this chick. I don't know the species (maybe someone here can help). Looks "coot-ish". I'm thinking I can take him to a small local fresh water pond where there's coots, ducks, and shorebirds, leave him there and let nature take its course. I feel sorry for this baby, I wish I knew how to properly take care of him. Ideas/suggestions much needed. Thanks.

ensis

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Hi,
I wouldn't know what to do, but have a look at this thread:
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=62444
I think it's a dove or a pigeon.

 

OwlTalon

Always Watching

• Jul 6, 2006

• #3

Looks like a dodo to me

OK, where did you fnd the chick? Was it near a tree or bush or pond where it could have come from?

It doesn't look like any bird I'm familiar with?

 

ensis

Bípedo implume

• Jul 6, 2006

• #4

Thanks! Identity solved.

 

OwlTalon

Always Watching

• Jul 6, 2006

• #5

Yeah, I think its a Columbiforme bird.

 

Keith Reeder

Watch the birdie...

• Jul 6, 2006

• #6

It is a pigeon, and baby pigeons need "crop milk" from their parents, or a specialist substitute.

Unless you have access to pigeon owners/breeders, this little bird doesn't stand much chance of surviving, I'm sad to say.

 

ensis

Bípedo implume

• Jul 6, 2006

• #7

TCondorOwl92 said:

Looks like a dodo to me

OK, where did you fnd the chick? Was it near a tree or bush or pond where it could have come from?

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I thought that too.

A friend of mine brought the chick to my house. He in turn was given the chick by a stranger who showed up at his workplace. The stranger didn't mention where he found this chick and apparently my friend didn't ask either.