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Pigeon drama. What to do?

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JustWing · 29/06/2024 13:09

While I was in the bedroom, I heard a loud "Bang!" as something hit the window. I looked outside and initially saw nothing. However, my neighbour, who was outside at the time, informed me that a pigeon had flown straight into the window and fallen. I went downstairs and found the bird in my garden. This happened last night, and the bird is still alive but has most likely broken its spine. I provided some shade and water, but it hasn't drunk any. I'm unsure what to do. The bird will probably die, but dehydration might hasten its death. I cannot bring myself to kill it to ease its suffering. 😱🤧

Any advice?

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Growsomeballswoman · 29/06/2024 13:37

A fox will have it.

EmmetEmma · 29/06/2024 13:33

Kill it. It’s not nice for you but much better for it.

Wring its neck if you can, or put a cloth under it and another cloth over it, laying it flat and hit its head hard and decisively on the head with a spade. Put both cloths and the poor bird in the bin.

I know it’s shitty for you but ending the suffering and fear quickly is the kindest thing. The outcome is the same for the poor pigeon regardless

fedupandstuck · 29/06/2024 13:33

I would also put it in a large cardboard box with ventilation holes in the top, with a bowl of water, and put it somewhere quiet and cool until you work out what you want to do. You can pick it up with an old towel and wrap it round its wings gently so it doesn't flap (if it's able to) when you pick it up.

MissMoneyFairy · 29/06/2024 13:27

Where are you . There will be emergency vets, shelters or wildlife rescue, maybe we can help find somewhere.

MiddleagedBeachbum · 29/06/2024 13:26

All vets have to provide a 24 hr number and service so just call your local one or search local wildlife rescue.
TBH I can’t believe you’ve left it suffering this long when a simple search online would give you various options. Poor thing.
And don’t presume it’ll be put down, I’ve rehabilitated two injured pigeons.

fedupandstuck · 29/06/2024 13:25

I'm amazed it wasn't taken by a cat or fox overnight. If you can't kill it yourself then I would find an emergency vet that's open and take it there. That may well cost a fair bit though.

IchWill · 29/06/2024 13:25

Failing that. An emergency vet will be open. As will Vets 4 Pets.

IchWill · 29/06/2024 13:25

Please post in this group for help.

www.facebook.com/groups/PigeonProtection/?ref=share

TooManyAnimals94 · 29/06/2024 13:23

YouTube taught me how to humanely kill a chicken. It's really not hard.

WiddlinDiddlin · 29/06/2024 13:22

You take it to an emergency out of hours vet. All vets are obliged to relieve suffering, either via pain medication or euthanasia, whichever is appropriate.

JustWing · 29/06/2024 13:20

ChangeyTime · 29/06/2024 13:16

Oh poor pigeon and you.

I'd feel the same way!

Do you know anyone who's a bit more farmer/old fashioned who'd put it out of its misery for you?

My grandad was always good like that as grew up very rurally so snapping a birds neck wasn't hard for him if it stopped them suffering.

Exactly, for the first time in my life, I thought that knowing how to kill is a useful skill 🤦🏼‍♀️

I live in London suburbs and no farmers here

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JustWing · 29/06/2024 13:19

The thing is that the vets will be open Monday

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ChangeyTime · 29/06/2024 13:16

Oh poor pigeon and you.

I'd feel the same way!

Do you know anyone who's a bit more farmer/old fashioned who'd put it out of its misery for you?

My grandad was always good like that as grew up very rurally so snapping a birds neck wasn't hard for him if it stopped them suffering.

Deb13b · 29/06/2024 13:15

Your local vet will take it.

Cinai · 29/06/2024 13:12

I think of you bring it to a vet, they would put it out of its misery.

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