Q. I have found an injured/young bird, what should I do?
A. There are five main things you should do once you have found an injured/young bird.
1) Give us a call ASAP. You can find our contact details here.
2) Get it indoors if possible.
3) Keep it in a dark place, preferably in a well ventilated cardboard box.
4) Keep it warm, but not too warm. Room temperature is adequate.
5) Keep it in a quiet area where it will not be disturbed.
An injured/young bird will suffer from shock easily, and the above steps should help to calm the bird down.
The above steps can also be taken for non-birds, but specialist advice should be sought depending on the animal.

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Q. What are the top 5 DOs and DON'Ts I should be aware of?
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Q. A bird has been attacked by a cat, what should I do?
A. Due to bacteria within a cat's claws and mouth, it is essential that a bird that has suffered a cat attack is seen to by a specialist straight away. If the bird is left for too long, there is a risk of infection. A bird usually has a maximum of 48 hours to get treatment. This along with shock, is usually what can kill a bird. Please call us ASAP. Our contact details can be found here.

Q. I have found a bird that appears to have a broken wing. What should I do?
A. Broken wings in birds are quite hard to heal. If the bird is young, it has better healing capabilities, and will probably return to normal if you get it seen to. You need to get the bird to a veterinary surgery. The wing would need to be bound up, and the bird left to rest. This should help the bird's wing heal. If you cannot get the bird to a veterinary surgery straight away, it is best to keep the bird in a cage or cat carrier, and give it some rest. Place the bird in the dark, but keep ventilated. This should help calm the bird down. DO NOT try to bandage the bird's wing yourself, as you could make it set in the wrong position. Please see a vet for expert advice on individual cases.

Q. I have found an animal in need, but it is not a bird, what should I do?
A. At this time, we are primarily focusing on birds, however, we are always more than willing to help. Please give us a call letting us know your location and the animal concerned, and we will be sure to find someone that can help you, if not ourselves.

Q. How can I help the birds that come into my garden?
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