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Young Birds Rescue, identification & immediate care. Norma Henderson WIRES Northern Beaches Branch. The Rescue. Phone to confirm that:- It is still alive What size is it What is it Is it convenient to pick it up now. The rescue be prepared Peoples’ idea of size can differ.
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Young BirdsRescue, identification & immediate care Norma Henderson WIRES Northern Beaches Branch
The Rescue • Phone to confirm that:- • It is still alive • What size is it • What is it • Is it convenient to pick it up now
The rescue be preparedPeoples’ idea of size can differ • Take with you in the car a carry basket or cardboard box containing a towel, hot water bottle, small bag • Does it really NEED rescue • Check if the parents are around • If so, is it injured or thin
The rescue arriving home • Check for injuries • Check identification pointers • Weigh • Keep warm with heat pad, hot water bottle or 25 watt coloured party globe • Rehydrate with glucose • Ring with details to:- • bird co-ordinator, • buddy or experienced carer
What bird is this?Solving the puzzle • How big is it • Where did it come from • Were the parents around • Is there a nest • What call does it make
Different types of bird • Precocial chicks • Hatched covered in down • Run and jump • Able to peck up food • Altricial nestlings • Hatched naked • Eyes closed • Totally dependent upon parents
Identification - Feet • The most common layout is 3 toes forward 1 backward • Water birds have webbed feet • Kingfishers and Kookaburras have 2 toes partly joined • Parrots and cuckoos have 2 front and 2 back facing toes
Chick housing Warmth and security are the most important aspectskeep nestling clean
Feeding the chick – Precocial chicksPeck up food themselves. They may need teaching
Feeding the chick – Altricial nestlingsMethods include spoon, syringe, stick
Chick “buddying” • Chicks MUST be “buddied” as soon as possible to avoid imprinting and for social contact • THEREFORE ring the bird co-ordinator ASAP