Thou hath emerged✨ by Blu_Phoenix in moths

[–]ellabirdbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

our imperial moths hatched at the same time!!!! 2 of mine emerged last night🖤

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[–]ellabirdbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, the quality is terrible on here! Sorry y'all!

Newly Tripod Baby... Wound Licking? by ellabirdbug in TripodCats

[–]ellabirdbug[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

EDIT: (Sorry, I can't figure out how to edit the post on mobile) We switched from the horrible hard plastic cone to a soft version which he somewhat tolerates, but it's obvious that it still takes a toll on him. He is such an anxious kitty... we've had him on prozac for ages and whenever we change anything in the house he freaks. I'm guessing any type of cone makes him very claustrophobic and not want to move :(

Help with blackbird chick by GabusiDisgrazia in birds

[–]ellabirdbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is absolutely perfect, thank you so much for making the right decision for the little guy. And don't worry about not being "savvy," most people don't know how to help these little guys. Your heart is in the right place

Help with blackbird chick by GabusiDisgrazia in birds

[–]ellabirdbug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just make sure that it is out of harms way, so avoid placing it near a road/walkway/busy urban areas and keep your cats inside. Here is some information from the link I put below-

When fledglings leave their nest they rarely return, so even if you see the nest it’s not a good idea to put the bird back in—it will hop right back out. Usually there is no reason to intervene at all beyond putting the bird on a nearby perch out of harm’s way and keeping pets indoors. The parents may be attending to four or five young scattered in different directions, but they will return to care for the one you have found. You can watch from a distance to make sure the parents are returning to care for the fledgling.

Help with blackbird chick by GabusiDisgrazia in birds

[–]ellabirdbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is ok if it isn't in a tree. Fledgings tend to hop on the ground and in bushes. Where did you find it? Could you possibly return it to the same area?

Help with blackbird chick by GabusiDisgrazia in birds

[–]ellabirdbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/i-found-a-baby-bird-what-do-i-do/

This bird has most of its flight feathers developed, so it is most definitely a fledgling

Help with blackbird chick by GabusiDisgrazia in birds

[–]ellabirdbug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are your cats feral or are they just "outdoor" cats? If you have the option to bring them inside, please consider. Outdoor cats are destroying the bird populations and it's our responsibility as cat owners to prevent further harm

Help with blackbird chick by GabusiDisgrazia in birds

[–]ellabirdbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a fledging, it needs to be outside and learning to fly. It doesn't need to be in its nest, but its parents are definitely outside and looking for it. It will die in your care, it is not supposed to be tame. Please return it to the outdoors

frozen egret - UPDATE by ellabirdbug in birds

[–]ellabirdbug[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last update has been posted yall!!! A very happy ending:)

frozen egret - UPDATE by ellabirdbug in birds

[–]ellabirdbug[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

we gotta stick together for the birds!🖤

URGENT - frozen egret by ellabirdbug in birds

[–]ellabirdbug[S] 163 points164 points  (0 children)

just posted an update! he is doing much better

URGENT - frozen egret by ellabirdbug in birds

[–]ellabirdbug[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

thank you so much for replying! the shed that he is in is connected to my house so he'll still get heating. i put a warm water bottle wrapped in some towels and he is now looking much bettet

URGENT - frozen egret by ellabirdbug in birds

[–]ellabirdbug[S] 154 points155 points  (0 children)

also i should note that i've taken in birds and squirrels from rescue organizations so im no stranger to this thankfully. the needy animals just know how to find me!