What should I do if I See my Finch in distress?
When attempting to stabilize your bird, remember: above all, do no harm. In almost every instance, separating the bird and placing it into a Hospital Cage (with easy access to food, water, and a heat source) will benefit the bird AND allow you to treat and observe the bird more easily.
What can cause a bird to get injured?
Birds can be injured in a variety of ways around our homes and work places. The most common injuries come from crashing into windows or wire fences, being caught by cats or dogs, getting hit by cars and falling down into chimneys. In many cases, the bird is only stunned or is in shock.
What to do if a finch bites you?
If your bird has an open wound or possibly an infectious disease, wash your hands before & after handling and wear gloves while handling the bird. Bites & Deep Cuts: Try to stop the bleeding by applying pressure (be careful not to constrict the bird’s abdomen so the bird can still breathe) and possibly (non-stick) bandage material.
What to do if a finch has blood on its feet?
Bleeding: If blood is noticed on perches/dishes, you will need to catch all your birds and check their feet (especially the toes and the bottoms of the feet), beaks, and feathers. For any bird that has active bleeding, find the source of the bleeding and apply pressure.
When attempting to stabilize your bird, remember: above all, do no harm. In almost every instance, separating the bird and placing it into a Hospital Cage (with easy access to food, water, and a heat source) will benefit the bird AND allow you to treat and observe the bird more easily.
Can a broken leg in a bird be life threatening?
A fractured leg (broken bone) in a bird can be an emergency. They have very little blood, and blood loss can occur from the bone. They are also susceptible to pain and shock, which can be life threatening.
If your bird has an open wound or possibly an infectious disease, wash your hands before & after handling and wear gloves while handling the bird. Bites & Deep Cuts: Try to stop the bleeding by applying pressure (be careful not to constrict the bird’s abdomen so the bird can still breathe) and possibly (non-stick) bandage material.
Bleeding: If blood is noticed on perches/dishes, you will need to catch all your birds and check their feet (especially the toes and the bottoms of the feet), beaks, and feathers. For any bird that has active bleeding, find the source of the bleeding and apply pressure.
