I have an injured pidgeon in my backyard!

Question

And I don't know what to do. It looks like it has a broken wing. It tries to fly but then falls out from the sky. It is Friday evening - a big thunderstorm is on my heels and I don't know where to take this bird. All the vets are closed until tomorrow and I don't know if they will look at wild birds. If anyone can assist me or if someone in the Boston area knows of a place, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

Answer 1

what you need to do is take it in and put it in a pet taxi.Give it some water and bird food.Let it heel and keep an eye on it for a while.

Answer 2

Do you know of anybody who has homing pidgeons?

If not call a feed store in your area they should be able to help with knowing who raises homing pidgeons.

They have a tag on their leg that will be able to tell where he is from and who it belongs to.

Answer 3

First get into a safe and warm place. Can put in any kind of crate or a box with some type of lid with holes for air. Keep the lights dim as this helps with stress. Put some wild bird seed in a bowl and some water. If you are afraid of diseases wear gloves and wash hands after being near it. They are not as dirty as people think. Keep away from kids and other pets. You can leave it in the garage or on porch. Just somewhere out of elements. If one of the wings droop then it is most likely broken. Handle as little as need to. Call local vet when open and see if they take injured wildlife most of them do and it is free of charge. They can also refer you to a wildlife rehabber in your area also free of charge that can take it and care for it until ready for release. Good luck and thanks for caring about the critter you are doing the right thing. :)  

Answer 4

does your city have an animal services department.. you might check your phone book, call them and ask for suggestions.

Answer 5

Contact your local animal wildlife rehabilitator. I looked up some numbers of some of them.

Massachusetts, Eastern region (Hingham)

New England Wildlife Teaching Hospital

781-749-1248

Massachusetts, Eastern region, Worcester County (North Grafton)..... 508-839-7918

Dr. Pokras, Dr. Kaufman, Carolyn, or Debbie

Tufts Wildlife Clinic

[e-mail]

Comments: fax [phone]

Massachusetts, Northern region (Winchendon)..... 978-297-3862

Anne Eddy, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator

[e-mail]

Whichever is closest. These people are the pros and will be able to take the bird in and rehabilitate it so it can be released back into the wild as a healthy animal. Best of luck.