Aaaaaaah!

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Bird experts of the square table!

On my left, as I type this, in a box, is a palm-sized example of the Northern Mockingbird...

I'm feeding it little seeds, and it seems to be okay...I think something's up with it's eyes...but otherwise, it's chirping and prancing like every other mockingbird...

WHAT THE HELL DO I DO?!? DO I FEED IT SEED?! DO I GO CATCH SOME BUGS?!
 
Why don't you let it free?

and what do you mean "there's something up with its eyes" ??, I've had many birds before and none had presented eye problems. Birds are delicate in that aspect. Anyhow, just try to spill some...SOME!! not a lot! of water over its head for any dust stucked in its eyes. Then, feed it with milk on a eyedropper and put some bread next to the bird. If the bird is big enough..try to get some worms and put them in a small box and put the bird in there. Some birds will not open their mouth to get the food...so gently open the beak by slipping a fingernail between the upper and lower jaws and prying them apart. Put the dropper in the back of the bird's throat, behind the tongue, and slowly squeeze the dropper...that should help.

If the eye problem persists, consult your veterinary for further advice.


Ciao!
 
Fonce Diablo
Bird experts of the square table!

On my left, as I type this, in a box, is a palm-sized example of the Northern Mockingbird...

I'm feeding it little seeds, and it seems to be okay...I think something's up with it's eyes...but otherwise, it's chirping and prancing like every other mockingbird...

WHAT THE HELL DO I DO?!? DO I FEED IT SEED?! DO I GO CATCH SOME BUGS?!
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Uhhhhhhh.... you have heard of "Bird Flu," right? You know what the first sign of "Bird Flu" is? Maybe you should look into it. And go see a doctor.
 
Solid Lifters
Uhhhhhhh.... you have heard of "Bird Flu," right? You know what the first sign of "Bird Flu" is? Maybe you should look into it. And go see a doctor.
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Ouch.

Medical Disease Burnination.
 
I put it back.

And as soon as I got away, parents ensued.

So, I watched them feed it for an hour.

I wanna move it onto the other side of the driveway, cause I think they're using the old truck for cover while they teach it how to fly...

I guess the parents will take care of that...

And, for the record, I don't mind dying of bird flu. Somehow, the last hour and a half would be worth it.
 
Fonce Diablo
That's where I put it, you idiot.

"I put it back"?
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But you also said your last few hours would be worth it.

Don't be so uptight. It's just pretty stupid to hear someone say they would rather see a bird live than see themselves live.
 
If you want bird advice, Der alta is the man you want to PM.
 
VIPERGTSR01
If you want bird advice, Der alta is the man you want to PM.
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Yep, good idea. He has lots of experience with rescued birds. 👍
 
Fonce Diablo
WHAT THE HELL DO I DO?!?
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A more descriptive thread title wouldn't have went amiss. 💡 What kind of title is "Aaaaaaah"? For all you know, all of GTP's bird experts could've seen that title and just moved on without reading the thread.
 
daan
For all you know, all of GTP's bird experts could've seen that title and just moved on without reading the thread.
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Well, in order for Der Alta to throw on the lock, he would at least have to look at it :sly:.
 
A new baby bird that is being cared for by its parents, needs just that. Its parents. The bet thing you did was put that bird back.

As for its eye, the parents will take care of that.

Grubs, mosquitoes, small mites, a bit of seed, and most of all water. All birds need water, frequently.

I guess you could say I am the resident bird expert. :)
 
I don't get why you picked it up in the first place. Most the time if you see a young bird within 10 minutes you'll see the parents.

This is from experience, we've had a family of blue tits and a family of Robins hopping round our garden in the past. We even have a Robin nest in use in an old shed up the back.
 
Fonce Diablo
On my left, as I type this, in a box, is a palm-sized example of the Northern Mockingbird...

WHAT THE HELL DO I DO?!? DO I FEED IT SEED?! DO I GO CATCH SOME BUGS?!
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Just don't let it hear Colonel Bogey's March from Bridge on the River Kwai. I had a bird, that I believe was a mockingbird, that would sit outside my bedroom window at my old apartment whistling that all-night long.

At first I thought a neighbor just had their TV up too loud, but then I noticed it kept repeating and was coming from the bushes. I was positive after I noticed that it stopped whenever I went outside or went near the window and I could see rustling in the bushes.
 
ultrabeat
If you love something, let it go.
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"Love is like a magic penny,
hold it tight and you won't have any any,
spend it spend it,
and you'll have so many,
you can roll all over the floor.

Love is better when you give it away,
Give it away, give it away,
Love is better when you give it away,
Give it away, give it away,
'Cause you end up having more!"

They made us sing that in Reception (like age 4-5) with arm actions aswell!!
 
FoolKiller
Just don't let it hear Colonel Bogey's March from Bridge on the River Kwai. I had a bird, that I believe was a mockingbird, that would sit outside my bedroom window at my old apartment whistling that all-night long.
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:lol: That would be annoying, and might cause someone to blow up a bridge while sleepwalking :eek:
 
kylehnat
:lol: That would be annoying, and might cause someone to blow up a bridge while sleepwalking :eek:
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I realized I got off lucky when I saw this video of the lyrebird. The thing can imitate trucks and chainsaws!
http://img.dailymail.co.uk/video/384Kbps.wmv


Do mockingbirds actually mock sounds and have the ability to whistle a tune or was it something else that was outside my window? I had heard that mockingbirds can't actually mock other birds but I have heard they can. I've also heard that certain blackbirds can imitate other bird calls.
 
Fonce Diablo
On my left, as I type this, in a box, is a palm-sized example of the Northern Mockingbird...
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Wait, you have the bird in a box.

Then you put it where you found it, w/ it's folks.

You caught a mockingbird (are they rare?), quiz us shallow on diet. Then, hurriedly retract your capture.

You have skill if you keep this up, aim it at your exams.
 
Sorry for the Uber-Bump, but there is a very young mourning dove outside just sitting outside here. Can't even fly. It's standing up but not really moving much.

What do I do here, just leave it? I don't know where it's from. There are no worms around. Nothing.
 
Well, as DA said, make sure it has access to water, first and foremost. I wouldn't try to move it much; I think the original poster got very lucky that his bird's parents didn't reject it when he put it back. Just keep your cat inside and place a shallow dish of water near the dove.
 
mmm....I say give it some uncooked rice or bread. If you really care for the bird that much, take it to your local vet. I'm guessing it has a broken leg, so just leave it to the pros. If not...just leave it there...it's part of life afterall.


Ciao!
 

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