What should I do if I find an injured bird in Oregon?

Keep it in a quiet place outdoors away from pets and check back in a couple of hours. If the bird has recovered, it will have flown off. If not, contact a local ODFW office or your local wildlife rehabilitator.

What do you do with an injured bird in Portland Oregon?

Injured Wildlife Hotline: 503-292-0304.

What do you do if you find an injured seabird?

Looking after injured birds Once the bird is caught, examine it quickly and place it in a well ventilated covered box to wait for treatment. Darkness reduces stress and is likely to be the best first aid you can give the bird. It is also the best treatment for shock.

How do I become a wildlife rehabber in Oregon?

Pass the wildlife rehabilation exam with an 80% or more. The General Exam is required regardless of the species you’ll be rehabilitating but for those interested in rehabilitating raptors must also pass the Rapter Rehabilitation Exam also with 80% or more.

What to do if a goose is hurt?

What to Do

  1. Protect yourself. Wear gloves.
  2. Prepare a container. A large crate or large box with air holes, lined with newspaper or a sheet/towel will work for most large birds.
  3. Put the bird in the box.
  4. If you can’t transport it immediately.
  5. Transport the Bird.

What do you do with an injured wild turkey?

If you find one of these animals that is sick or injured, please contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Bay Delta office at (707) 428-2002 as well as your local police department. Other facilities may accept these animals but we recommend that you call ahead to confirm.

What to do with a bird that can’t fly?

Take the bird outside and open the box every fifteen minutues to see if it is able to fly away. If it is still staying put after a few hours, you can try to find a local wildlife rehabilitator. Click here to locate a Wildlife Rehabilitator by county.

What do you do with a bird with a broken wing?

A broken wing can be immobilised by taping the wing in its natural folded position (not too tightly so as to restrict breathing). Micropore tape or vet rap tape doesn’t stick to the feathers. If the bird has obvious injuries such as a broken wing, missing foot or broken leg, then seek veterinary advice.

What is the meaning of rehabilitator?

Medical Definition of rehabilitator : a person who is engaged in rehabilitating others.

How can I help a bird that can’t fly?

Do not try to force feed or give water to the bird. Take the bird outside and open the box every fifteen minutues to see if it is able to fly away. If it is still staying put after a few hours, you can try to find a local wildlife rehabilitator.

How will you help an injured bird or animal?

If I find an injured animal, I will – I’ll provide food and water to it and even build a temporary shelter for it so that it feels safe. I’ll give it all the necessary medicines to quicken the healing process.