How to care for injured bird?

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My husband found an injured pigeon on our doorstep this morning. Think it has a broken wing, he put it in a plastic box with some grass cuttings and bowl of water to try and make it comfortable and left it on the porch so it's in the shade, we can't bring it in cos we have an indoor cat. I am concerned for its welfare as there are several cats in our neighbourhood (not all of them are indoor only like ours) and we have also seen foxes in the past. Is there anything we can do to look after it? I have never cared for a wild animal or bird before and unsure how to shelter it from predators and maximise its chance of survival. I suggested calling the RSPB but my DH said according to their website they are conservation not rescue, is it worth trying the RSPCA?

Yes, the RSPB don't do rescuing, they have nature reserves not animal care facilities. However, the RSPCA are unlikely to come out for this, and you'll be on the phone for ages. Probably quickest to call a local vet and ask about people who rescue pigeons/birds local to you.

You don't, take it to a wild life hospital. They'll decide whether it can be saved or not.

Have a google or ask on Facebook. I know there are a couple of local wildlife rescues around us..

Do not try to look after it at home. There are specialists out there, you just need to find one. Asking on Facebook local groups is usually a quick way to do so. Well done for containing it and looking for help.

Call the vets. They’ll tell you to bring it in and they’ll treat it if they can. It should not cost you any money.

It amazes me that the RSPCA apparently won’t attend. I appreciate that it’s a different organisation but the Scottish equivalent, the SSPCA would, speaking from experience.

What a shame. It won’t do well with a broken wing without treatment from a professional vet. If it was on my doorstep I’d wring its neck to put out of its misery but I’m a farmers daughter and regularly dispatch sick rabbits or similar if I come across them. It might die of shock anyway. Please don’t just leave it in pain in a box.