Please do not hold wild birds! The sight of a suffering creature overwhelmed me. A sick bird, on the other hand, may show unusual behavior, such as: Not all birds that exhibit these types of symptoms are necessarily ill, but the behavior is unusual enough to warrant caution in case the birds are sick. If you hold the bird, you may worsen injuries; being placed in a box will help minimize movement. Having held a few birds myself, after a recent conversation on aging and dying, and just getting news of the death of a nephew, your writing is an eloquent perfect thought for this fall morning. Beauiful, deep, truly empathetic. Do Children Take Moral Lessons from Storybooks? :), Elena! Your testimonial moved me because I could totally picture the situation you describe, as I have witnessed the same along my life (I have an incredible memory for events involving animals since being 2 years old), which in turn had always made me tend to rescue sick or injured birdies or small animals... which in turn made me watch happy recoveries but also witness many deaths... and just like you, it moved me so much that as an adult, once able to "pick"myself what to eat, I also chose and became a vegetarian. What do I do now? I have sepparated affected bird, I have 12 chickens that are 5 months old that I raised on my farm...They were not vaccinated fromMcmurry Hatchery but arebeautiful birds....3 days ago Im finding a bird dead and the next day another a, I have budgies in an aviary. A general rule is to continue feeding until the crop appears well rounded and taut. You did your best and you must remember that. Watch quietly for a few hours to make sure that a parent comes back to feed the nestling. I feel like I need to come and hug you now and give you something beautiful that you have always wanted! Most honeyeaters, friar birds, noisy miners are also insectivores, Fruit eating Birds (figbirds, orioles, some pigeons, koels), Seed eating Birds (galahs, cockatoos, rosellas, pigeons, doves). I have provided a quick summary with explanations right after. Melissa Mayntz has been a birder and wild bird enthusiast for 30+ years. Shoulder or wing injuries will require skilled medical assistance and months of rehabilitation. They truly know what they are talking about, and they actually care about you. Best Answers. I'll carry your name and message in my heart forever... But, one *should not handle* wild birds with bare hands in general. The bird might come around if you leave it alone to recover. Wonderful service, prompt, efficient, and accurate. Being a birdie rescuer, I experience that often. Many of us go through our lives frightened of death, personifying it as something horrid, as a skeleton, as a black-hooded grim reaper, as a monster come to devour us. It is not the lenght of of their lives what matters, especially having done all you did, the best... it is about the quality of that life. Thank you, Christina, for writing as you did-- that is a very moving story and I can appreciate your struggle. This reinforces our fear and distance from the very experience that can free us. In these cases, it is important to leave the birds alone, as they do not require assistance and any intervention, no matter how well-intended, could be more distressing than helpful. I hope this helps answer your question. The sheer fact of your wondering whether or not you were at each step making the right decisions proves that you likely made each time what was the best to do given the circumstances. Disclaimer: Information in questions answers, and, My sons recently got two parakeets.