I chestnut backed chickadee flew in my window, and i'm keeping it, how well do they do in captivity?

Question

I chestnut backed chickadee flew in my window, and i'm keeping it, how well do they do in captivity?

Answer 1

1. it's illegal to have in captivity any native wild animal without the proper permits

2. There is something called "Capture Myopethy" that affects wild animals that are suddenly in captivity.  They cannot deal with the stress of being enclosed and often die.

3.  You are a selfish, ignorant, egotistic person.  You do not know the first thing about caring for this bird yet you think it would be better living with you than out in the wild where it belongs.

Answer 2

You should free it, wild animals don't do very well in captivity, especially birds, and rabbits.

Answer 3

There are several issues you need to consider:

The bird may have suffered internal injuries that are not apparent.  Without medical attention, it could die.  Take the bird to a wildlife rescue center or call the local game and fish office to see what to do with the bird.

The second consideration is that it is often illegal to possess a wild animal without federal or state permits.  Again, this a a reason to call the local fish and game office to see what you should do with the bird.

A third consideration is getting appropriate food for the bird and getting it to eat it!  The bird will be stressed due to its captivity and your presence.  Stress alone can quickly kill the bird.

A four consideration is the bird may have flown into the window because it is ill.  Birds can transmit various virus and bacterial disease to humans.

I had a similar experience with a cedar waxwing hit a glass door.  When I called the vet, he said, "Any wild animal you can pick up, you shouldn't touch.  It is seriously injured or sick.  If it is injured, it can bite to protect itself.  If it is sick, you could get sick as well!  Let the bird where it is.  If it isn't seriseriouslyured, it will fly away."  I called a wildlife rescue group who took care of the bird until it died!

Answer 4

They don't do well in captivity. If the bird is still a little stunned from hitting the window, you can lightly fine mist it's face with tepid water (not much) and sometimes that will bring it out of it sooner. Just leave it be and observe.