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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
Identification - MouthGape and flanges
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