Hummingbird, injured, rehab?

[klf73]

I had no idea where to even post this. My daughter found a hummingbird yesterday. We called the wildlife rehab place, we would need to bring is a huge distance. They gave us a number of the closest rehabber, no answer. then the vet down the street takes birds to help they told us today. we bring the hummingbird there. They take our info and said they would call. We asked if they were just going to put it down then please call us. Well, they called

. appently he won't do anything as the bird is too small for him to help. They said we could keep it and feed it and hope the wing heals well enough for us to release. Dh asked me if this was legal but I have no idea

guess they didn't want to take to the wildlife place far away either

. So I am going to pick it up and feed it and maybe use a little vet wrap to immobolize the wing to it's body for a few days and cross my fingers

the whole situation just seems bizarre to me. I just feel bad having them kill it when it is eating well and looks very healthy, except for the wing. any opinions??

 

[watchdogps]

aww...thats so sad. maybe look for some local bird breeders? They may not want to take it in for disease risk, but they might be a better source of advice.

 

[ChooksinChoppers]

http://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/firstaid.php

Poor little thing! I didnt read through that website but hopefully it will help you with it.

 

[perolane]

I rehabbed one a few years ago. They're super delicate. You'll need to search online for NEKTAR-PLUS to feed it. They can't survive on sugar water. Mine did very well for 7 months, then about the time it was ready for release, I found her dead...heartbreaking. Finding a licensed rehabber is best, but best of luck to you if you give it a shot.

 

[redhen]

Ahh, poor little guy! I hope he makes it!

 

[annageckos]

If you can get it to a rehabber then do that. They really need to eat often. They spend most of the day eating, and as already said stay away from sugar water. Also, if the wing does not set right it will not be able to fly. Also, it is not legal to care for it, only a licensed rehabber can. Though, if you feel you are up to the challenge, give it a shot. Really though I would get it to a rehab center.