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My cat brought in a baby bird. Thankfully, it survived, but now I don't know what to do with it. I've been told that mama bird won't take it back after it's been touched. I don't know if that's true, but I can't find the nest anyway. I know there are people who take in wounded birds. Is there someone on St. Croix? I think it's a crane.
If no one knows of such a person, how about info on what , and how, to feed it. I tried milk in an eye dropper. He (or she) took a little. The pet store is closed, the vet is closed. (would rather not call the emergency number if I can manage to keep it alive until Tuesday.)
Thanks for any input. In the meantime, I will search online for information.
Posted : September 2, 2007 6:45 pm
I'll PM you.
Posted : September 2, 2007 6:49 pm
toni Lance, i think ,is one.
Posted : September 2, 2007 11:14 pm
Yes, try calling Toni Lance at 340-773-1839. There was once a nice article about her in the Avis about how she helps injured birds.
Posted : September 3, 2007 10:41 am
If you can't find anyone to talk to there is a lady here on STJ you can call - she rehabs birds and is off to the States though tomorrow (Tues) for a wildlife conference. I'll give you her number if you can't find someone to help - just send me a PM
Pia
Posted : September 3, 2007 11:53 am
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Thanks for Toni's name and number.
I did some research online and followed the advise. What I read said if the bird had any feathers and could grip my finger, it was old enough to just set it free, somewhere up off the ground. I put the bird on top of my shrubs, and forced myself to leave it alone (so as not to scare off mama bird, if she was watching).
When I went out there this morning, the bird was gone.
I will keep Toni's number handy. My cat (kitten, really) is apparently going to be a hunter.
Thanks, again.
Posted : September 3, 2007 11:58 am