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[vikster]

i have a baby pidgeon no ring or anything which my cat brought in (sorry all) i would say it would be about ten days off leaving nest ! what shud i feed it as i have been giving it ground seed and boiled egg mushed up sloppy should i feed it thicker or courser food and if so if it does make it how do i go about releasing it as there are no other birds near me! and as i mentioned i have cats so i dont know how they got it ! ive had it for 3 days !!!!!! help if you can :h?:

 

[Kezza]

Hi Vickster, welcome to birdforum. :hi:

The best thing you can do for this bird is to take it to a wildlife rehab centre. They can give it expert care which it will probably need for a few weeks. Cats carry a bacteria (Pasteurella multocida) in their saliva that is very toxic to birds and can cause death. Any bird found with a cat should be examined by a Wildlife Rehabilitator immediately.

Here is one in Leeds:

Wildlife Rescue, John Abbott, 62 King Edward Avenue, Horsforth, LEEDS, LS18 4BG 01532 587780 (birds and small animals)

If you don't have any luck there, then try these people: ALL SICK OR INJURED BIRDS & ANIMALS, CALL TIGGYWINKLES ON 01844 292 292

This advice is from Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital:

Pigeons and Doves
Baby pigeons and doves are different from all other British birds in that they are reared on a milky substance produced in their parents' throats. To rear them we use Tropican for very tiny pigeon, and ground corn mixed with water for larger birds. This mixture is then syringed straight into the pigeons crop. This should only be attempted by very experienced bird handlers.

Good luck with finding help, please let us know how you get on.

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[vikster]

Hi Vickster, welcome to birdforum. :hi:

The best thing you can do for this bird is to take it to a wildlife rehab centre. They can give it expert care which it will probably need for a few weeks. Cats carry a bacteria (Pasteurella multocida) in their saliva that is very toxic to birds and can cause death. Any bird found with a cat should be examined by a Wildlife Rehabilitator immediately.

Here is one in Leeds:

Wildlife Rescue, John Abbott, 62 King Edward Avenue, Horsforth, LEEDS, LS18 4BG 01532 587780 (birds and small animals)

If you don't have any luck there, then try these people: ALL SICK OR INJURED BIRDS & ANIMALS, CALL TIGGYWINKLES ON 01844 292 292

This advice is from Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital:

Pigeons and Doves
Baby pigeons and doves are different from all other British birds in that they are reared on a milky substance produced in their parents' throats. To rear them we use Tropican for very tiny pigeon, and ground corn mixed with water for larger birds. This mixture is then syringed straight into the pigeons crop. This should only be attempted by very experienced bird handlers.

Good luck with finding help, please let us know how you get on.

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Thanks for that , I rang that number but it is not being recognised for some reason!! ive just tried 118 118 and it is ex directory,(typical) i did take it to a vets this morning and she said it should be ok but there is doubt if its tail feathers will grow back so its a case of wait and see, just hope i am feeding it the right stuff as a juvinile , (blended wild bird mix and water) its just the problem ov finding it a home if it lives and finding one if its got no tail!!! as i fell i should give it a go as it was my cats that caused it in the first place!! shame i cant get in touch with that bloke though!! :C

 

[Kezza]

Sorry that num doesn't work, I suppose he doesn't do wildlife rescue anymore.

Have you rang Tiggywinkles? They will give you some good advice on food and care I'm sure. It is important he gets the right food if he's to develop into a healthy bird. Or of course the RSPCA.