Probably don’t want it to be in the middle. Off to the side is better so if it’s too hot they can’t escape.
Are you measuring the temperature in the brooder and under the light?
No need for the hostility. Where I live (which isn’t a city) there are plenty of wildlife rehabilitators that are trained professionals which would raise this bat properly and happily. There are literally dozens of organizations across the states, dedicated solely to rehabilitating and...
I’m interested to hear OP’s update but I think this is perfectly safe.
The capsaicin in chili powder evolved to deter mammalian predators, which is why mammals like humans and squirrels can taste it. Birds completely lack the ability to taste the capsaicin. I’ve been using wild bird seed mixed...
That’s pretty common, they flail around a lot to induce feeding from the parent.
When they’re young their heads are quite large compared to their bodies and it’s not uncommon to see their heads bent in strange positions especially at rest. They grow out of it :)
Yeah, I don’t even think kitten milk is a great idea but it’s far better than goat milk. Big brown bats are insectivorous.
Can I ask how you’re certain the local agency will euthanize the pup? Because if I can give you a nickel’s worth of free advice, it’s that infant wildlife are better off...
I highly doubt that, seeing as the licensed part of licensed wildlife official we keep denoting to indicates a person who is educated and experienced, not someone asking for help online. Respectfully to OP, if they are as “expert” as everyone else they would foremost understand that what they...
Nobody is judging or bullying you, we are outright pleading with you to give up your own selfish reasons for wanting to raise a baby songbird and to give it over to licensed officials.
Are you a veterinarian? I’m surprised a deer was hit by a car and incapacitated yet survived at all. Broken leg, internal bleeding, brain injury, etc are all real common with vehicle collisions. I’m sure there’s a reason they euthanized even though it “looked fine” to you.
The dichotomy between...
I have no idea, I’m sorry you’re going through the ringer with this little one.
As for the bloody toe, the cornstarch remedy is the correct treatment. Did the bleeding stop?
Those are all traits I like about pigeons too! Most pigeons handle well if they aren’t terrified of you. They don’t usually enjoy it but they easily learn to tolerate proper handling.
Some improvement today - his feet aren’t so far forward when he’s on his haunches and he’s standing up intermittently and better than yesterday. I made him chase the seeds around for a bit and walk around. I did decide to go ahead and dust with some calcium powder. His bones in his toes...
I think you’re in the clear then, that’s just air moving over a bit of fluid in the syrinx. Not really anything to worry too much about unless accompanied by other breathing difficulties, which you described as happening before the clicking noise. I think the squab is okay and needs the human...