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carra

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• Jun 19, 2019

• #1

Hi Everyone
I've just joined this for some advice. Yesterday I found what appears to be an adult crow it was dragging itself along by its 'elbows'. I took it home hoping it was just tired and it ate and drank but 24 hrs later i can see its got no balance. Its legs move and it can grab my finger but cannot stand up. Can this bird be saved??
Thanks
Carra

 

delia todd

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• Jun 19, 2019

• #2

Hi Carra and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

We have some general guidelines here for the care of injured and baby birds. But it sounds as though you need to get this bird to a vet, they don't usually charge for treating wildlife.

 

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carra

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• Jun 19, 2019

• #3

Hi. I know for a fact the vet will put it down so if there's a chance it will recover I'd like to give it that chance. If not I'll take it there. Any ideas what is wrong with it?

 

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carra

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• Jun 19, 2019

• #4

I wonder if its got a disease?

 

Troubador

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• Jun 19, 2019

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Carra

It might be a disease or injured legs due to being hit by car, or it might be in shock from being grabbed by a raptor. Keep it warm, quiet and preferably in a darkened place for another 24 hrs but if no change by then I would take it to a vet. Best of luck to you and the crow.

Lee

 

KC Foggin

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• Jun 19, 2019

• #6

In lieu of a vet, do you have any wildlife rehabilitators in your area? That may be a good alternative for the bird.

 

Lisa W

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• Jun 19, 2019

• #7

Hi, welcome to the forum. Good luck with the bird.

 

Fritz73

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• Jun 19, 2019

• #8

Welcome to Birdforum :t: