Update: He's fine. Figured out how to fly away. :) Blackbird (OK, I guess it's a crow) in distress in my yard. What to do?

[Snapdragon]

Edit: He flew away, so all is good.

I came home to find this bird sitting in my back yard, all puffed up and breathing hard. Came back a bit later and he had moved a bit. I tried to encourage him to fly away, but it seems all he can do is walk and hop.

Does anyone know what kind of bird it is or what I can do? I did put some small dishes out with water and some oats, apple, and mealworms. He hasn't approached them yet.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

He's a young one Snap. I'd just leave him be for now. Mama may come looking for him. Probably hasn't been out of the nest all that long.

 

[GregD]

He seems to be walking OK.

 

[Snapdragon]

He's good-sized... maybe about 8-10". I'm actually wondering if it's a mama. I hear babies up in a tree somewhere.

I hate to do nothing. He/she will just die in my fenced in yard.

 

[d.kaufman]

 

[Snapdragon]

Don't know if it's a blackbird or a young crow.

 

[Snapdragon]

Thanks. I am hoping it doesn't come to this, especially if there are babies, but it's a possibility.

 

[printcraft]

Wear a mask so you don't get corvid.

 

[spencer rifle]

From the short tail feathers and the small amount of yellow at the base of the bill, this is a fledgling crow. Not long out of the nest and still learning to fly. This is when they are most vulnerable to local outdoor cats.
Best advice - let nature take its course.

 

[Snapdragon]

From the short tail feathers and the small amount of yellow at the base of the bill, this is a fledgling crow. Not long our of the nest and still learning to fly. This is when they are most vulnerable to local outdoor cats.
Best advice - let nature take its course.

Thanks for the info. We have a fenced in yard, so not much danger from cats. I can keep putting down food and water and maybe he'll be able to fly soon.

 

[Snapdragon]

I called the local wildlife rehab just to make sure there's nothing else I can do. Meanwhile, I think I saw Mama crow hanging around. Hopefully she'll come down and feed him.

 

[BigRed]

Do you have a .22?

 

[Snapdragon]

Do you have a .22?

No. I have come to the conclusion that this is a healthy fledgling crow that just lost his way. I had considered setting him on top of the fence to make it easier to take off, but don't know if I should.

Meanwhile, I'll just keep the dogs out of the back yard.

 

[BigRed]

No. I have come to the conclusion that this is a healthy fledgling crow that just lost his way. I had considered setting him on top of the fence to make it easier to take off, but don't know if I should.

Meanwhile, I'll just keep the dogs out of the back yard.

Well, if it doesn't work out let me know.

Have Gun
Will Travel

 

[Snapdragon]

Current situation. Baby tried to jump and fly a few times. I have a feeling he won't be there long. I'll keep checking.

 

[mbills2223]

Is it singing in the dead of night?


I'm not a vet, obviously, but when we have young chicks that are low on energy we do sugar water. Can't vouch for if it's the right thing to do or not, but it works for baby chickens.

 

[Snapdragon]

Is it singing in the dead of night?


I'm not a vet, obviously, but when we have young chicks that are low on energy we do sugar water. Can't vouch for if it's the right thing to do or not, but it works for baby chickens.

Good to know. If he's still there tomorrow, I'll put some out. Now that Mom has found him, I think she will feed him.

 

[Snapdragon]

Update: He figured out how to fly away. I saw him and Mama up in the tree.

 

[chezuki]

Is it singing in the dead of night?


I'm not a vet, obviously, but when we have young chicks that are low on energy we do sugar water. Can't vouch for if it's the right thing to do or not, but it works for baby chickens.

You’d probably just try to push some BS “maintenance drug” while suppressing the actual cure anyway. Follow the money!!! Say no to Big Pharma!! Ahhhhhhh!!!! Loud words!!!!

 

[mbills2223]

You’d probably just try to push some BS “maintenance drug” while suppressing the actual cure anyway. Follow the money!!! Say no to Big Pharma!! Ahhhhhhh!!!! Loud words!!!!

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