Hey /an/, I found this bird soaking wet in a puddle in the middle of the road. He seems to have an injured foot as well. He won't grasp with it and it is bloody. What can I do to help him at home?
>>2136137
Depends, do you have a hammer?
take it to a wildlife rescue
100% worth it for shrikes
>>2136143
This is a shrike? Poor thing won't leave my hand. There is a bad storm out tonight so I will see if there any close by.
Oh god he just fell asleep and I thought he died. This is terrifying.
>>2136147
Yeah, I'm envious you're so close to one. Good luck with it. I wouldn't beat yourself up if it goes south- if they're easy to handle they're in very rough shape already.
Call a vet for advice if you can't find information of nearest rescue or whatever. You might just get told to let nature do its work but animal people are pretty well connected regardless.
Grab a shovel, lay it on its belly then cut its head off. Absolutely painless I promise you
>>2136201
Would rather not, after drying off he is feeling much better and has been hopping around. I got him so crickets so that should keep him occupied. If he looks this good tomorrow and keeps trying to escape I'll let him out tomorrow. Rain is still too heavy now, he would be back on the ground in no time.
>>2136159
I didn't even know they were that rare. I thought he was a mockingbird when I first looked at him. He's a little bratty now that he's not soaked to the bone, but I have him in a tub with a towel over half of it. He seems to enjoy the wood shavings as well. I thought he might be more comfortable with a perch but he was not having any of it. I included a photo for you, he looks a lot more alive.
>>2136163
I don't think its really needed, I was luckily the first to find him and he didn't get hit by any cars. I checked out his leg and it's just a scratch. He is using it and can move all his toes with no difficulty. His biggest problem was the rain. The closest rescue is a couple hour drive, and with his condition he should be fine.
>>2136284
I love you anon. You did good tonight. If you have more pics feel free to post because they make me happy.
>>2136300
Glad I made him out and that he was in the dead center of the road or else this thread wouldn't exist. He was so sad looking, I had to do it.
I was trying to get a photo of his foot but he is a brat!
>>2136300
Also, glad to see that more people like birds as much as I do! Here is him sleeping on the perch. He'll be released tomorrow morning if the rain has stopped.
I'm so glad you rescued him <3
He has been released! He flew away quite happily, I hope he does well. He did not want me to pick him up to carry him out, but I'm glad that he is okay now.
>>2136137
Fist it with a cotton bud.
>>2136137
>What can I do to help him at home?
Take care of him until he's ready to leave.
Not often we get an injured animal thread where the animal actually makes it. Kudos
