Need advice: How to care for a sick bird

[PaulaJedi]

My cat brought me a sick, young mocking bird. It's not a baby. It has one eye, but it is an old wound and healed over. It won't fly but tries. It acts sleepy. It drank some water from a dropper but it isn't interested in seeds or canned cat food. I have it in a box wrapped in a cloth. It pooped, so it must not be starving. If I put it back outside, my cat or another predator will get it. Should I let it die in peace in the box? Any advice? Should I be worried about catching a disease from it?

 

[PaulaJedi]

Ok, it might have died or it's about to. It still feels warm, but doesn't react when I pick it up.

 

[TnWatchdog]

I was going to suggest honey/water or colloidal silver and sunlight as the sun has a healing effect...but it might be too late.

 

[PaulaJedi]

I'd hate to bury it if it is simply just unconscious. I'll wait and see and if it actually wakes up, I'll try the honey water.

 

[Einstein]

Have mercy. It wont be able to survive in the wild on its own. A swift end would be the most humane approach.

 

[PoisonApple]

I agree with Einstein... I don't think it'll make it... The poor thing.

 

[PaulaJedi]

R.I.P. little one.

 

[PaulaJedi]

It died. I do understand that if it survived, I'd have to cage it and keep it, but I had to at least try. I couldn't let another being in need just sit there if there is something I can do. I guess that cat caught it because it was already dying and didn't fly away. Oh well. Did what I could.

 

[PoisonApple]

It died. I do understand that if it survived, I'd have to cage it and keep it, but I had to at least try. I couldn't let another being in need just sit there if there is something I can do. I guess that cat caught it because it was already dying and didn't fly away. Oh well. Did what I could.

Very sweet of you to try to help it... You did good, girl!

 

[bluejay_1919]

Aw, I have a spiritual connection to birds, especially Bluejays so this made tear up. You tried, and the little bird passed away in the care of a kind spirit. You gave it comfort and love in its last moments.