please tell me how to help an injured bird?
598317
This depends on the age of the bird as well as the injury - of course.\n\nIf it is a baby bird that perhaps dropped or fell out of it's nest.. then first... do NOT touch it. The little guy might appear to need your help - but nature is pretty amazing. But once you have TOUCHED the bird - now it IS in trouble. Now the mother bird will smell your scent on the little one - the human scent - and won't touch it again. She will simply leave it where it is and fly away, never to return. Sad fact but true. So now trying to help has actually caused more harm then good.\n\nSo...\nwhether it be a young bird that's been touched by a human... or an adult bird with obvious injuries - I suggest a professional. If in The States - Look in the phone book... call vets.. and ask what they suggest. You'd be surprised how many people actually care, and spend their money and time nursing these birds back to health. And since you have asked the best way to help - then I hope you will give it the best chance at survival. Please give the  local vet a call -  chances are he or she will be able to direct you to the nearest bird lover.  Good luck to the both of you!\n\nOh! - and if you'd like to BE one of these animal-helpers.. learn how to do so before you come across another hurt animal - then you would have the skills to really give them the best possible care and chance.
863410
I was nine, I found a hawk wounded under the powerlines near my home. I went to the hawk and covered it with my jacket then started home, carrying the hawk and talking softly to it.\n On my way home an old man, Mr. Mills saw me and wondered why I was talking to my jacket so he came over and checked it out.\nHe took me and the hawk home and told my mom he was going to take us both to the vet. We went to the vet and got help for the bird.\nI never will forget what Mr. Mills told me as we were coming home from the vet and the Department of Wildlife.\nHe said " Any young man who cares more for an animal than the cold, is worth having as a friend and I'm proud to count you as one of mine." \n I know it seems like a simple thing, especially now that I'm older, but Mr. Mills made me a rancher and taught me about wildlife. he made a real mark in my life.
700029
Ideally for the bird it must contain enough energy to justify the energy consumed in gathering it.  If not then the bird was better off staying put.
1079775
cover with a bandage, and neosporin.  It will heal in about 4 days
248590
No, not unless your in Egypt or some country where they have the bird flu..if it's in your town you'd no about it, I wouldn't worry but if you want to be sure go to the doctor..that was sweet of you to put the bird out of pain...God bless
975824
A gaget to dispatch a wounded phesant is known as a priest, Moust shooting magazines have them in or simply use the end of your beating or walking stick if you carry one. In my oppinion from one shooting man to another the quickest way to dispatch a wounded/shot phesant is to place (persuming your right handed) the bird in your right hand (under the brest ) holding it into your stomach, and with the left hand take hold of  the bird halfway down the neck and pull, twisting at the same time till you hear the neck brake (do it to hard and you will decapertate it)The bird will have a sudern adrenalin burst but thats only the nervs, Sounds worse than it is but its quick and humaine. \nWhen im talking about it i at least try to pay the bird some of my respect...\n\nIts alright saying shoot better, give more lead, use a heveyer cartridge, it dose not always work like that, your always going to have the ode pheasant to dispatch wheather its one you just pricked or someone else's kill that your dog retrived.
1044705
take it to a vet he will know
1054134
Your sick.why would you want me to hurt  a bird?
270411
Seems to me that padding is the answer.  Could you wrap it in several inches of padding to soften the blow from the landing?  Maybe try some bubble wrap, etc.
172929
I am sorry:( Your kitty needs to go to the vet to have it stitched up. Poor kittycat, you shouldn't let him run loose like that. If another kitty is that mean, he could just very well kill your kitty.
163282
Take her to the emergency room - and sit there with her and hold her hand.  This is above your head, but she needs nourishment and professional help. NOW.
259617
contact your local animalshelter or humane society.
702353
put some antibiotic cream (neosporin) on it and a loose bandaid to prevent infection. It should heal quickly.
1069207
Give her some bread to eat right away and plenty of water to drink. She will be fine. The biggest worry is that the bone will get stuck in the throat, and that hasn't happened (you'd know if it had from the choking, gasping and turning red, then white as the breathing stopped), so if she appears fine now, I wouldn't be too worried. Bread will cushion the bone, the stomach acids will destroy it and all will be well. Just be really careful in the future.
111189
Call your local vet to get help!   Or if you don't have one close the local extension office from your land grant university can answer the question or someone from the Farm Bureau.
894768
A patch can help make it stronger. Good Luck!
907548
call your local vet. they should know of some.