What kind of bird did I just rescue?

[BigBlueHen53]

So, how long should I keep it indoors? I can’t stomach the thought of taking it to the creek and then finding it dead tomorrow…

Only until a wildlife officer can come and get it.

 

[The Moonshiner]

So, how long should I keep it indoors? I can’t stomach the thought of taking it to the creek and then finding it dead tomorrow…

Can you stomach the thought of finding it dead while in your care because you didn't know the care it needed?
Harsh reality

 

[BrukeyBrooke]

What a hot mess of circular links and voicemails saying “we’re at capacity”! I guess I start calling again in the morning. Thanks for all the replies!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits the taking, killing, capturing, transporting, harboring of the birds or hatching eggs, that which are Native to the United States of America, Europe and central Asia. All are protected by state and federal agencies. Please see link below...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/migratory-bird-treaty-act.1369922/