a bird flew into my window and is in shock

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what can i do to help it? i think i once saw someone splash a bird with water and that fixed it but i cant remember for sure.

― flufffybunny (flufffybunny), Sunday, 7 August 2005 15:18 (twenty years ago)

See if there's a wildlife rescue somewhere nearby that will take it?

― Tim Ellison (Tim Ellison), Sunday, 7 August 2005 15:21 (twenty years ago)

You might have to drive it there.

― Tim Ellison (Tim Ellison), Sunday, 7 August 2005 15:22 (twenty years ago)

If untreated, shock is usually fatal. If shock is treated, the outlook depends on the cause, the other disorders the birdie has, the amount of time that passes before treatment begins, and the type of treatment given. Regardless of treatment, the likelihood of death due to shock after a massive heart attack or due to septic shock, especially in older birdies, is great.

The first person to arrive on the scene can take several measures that help, including calling for additional help. A birdy what is in shock should be laid down and kept warm, with the birdlegs elevated about 12 to 24 inches to facilitate the return of blood to the heart. Any bleeding should be stopped, and breathing should be checked. The head and beak should be turned to the side to prevent inhalation of cute birdvomit. Nothing should be given by beak.

― Aaron A., Sunday, 7 August 2005 15:25 (twenty years ago)

ok he got better on his own

― flufffybunny (flufffybunny), Sunday, 7 August 2005 15:36 (twenty years ago)

My mom says:

Place the bird in a shoebox. Place towels or paper towels around it to keep it warm, and place it somewhere warm, like under a light. If the bird recovers, it'll just fly away of its own accord, but of course, the bird may die.

― Michael Daddino (epicharmus), Sunday, 7 August 2005 15:42 (twenty years ago)

Was it a waxwing?

― Anti-Pope Consortium (noodle vague), Sunday, 7 August 2005 15:43 (twenty years ago)

Ah, OK. If this keeps happening, you should place those bird sitckers on your window.

― Michael Daddino (epicharmus), Sunday, 7 August 2005 15:45 (twenty years ago)

Nice one there, noodle.

― Truckdrivin' Buddha (Rock Hardy), Sunday, 7 August 2005 15:52 (twenty years ago)

Bless the beasts and the children.

― pepektheassassin (pepektheassassin), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 02:11 (twenty years ago)

a robin flew into a window at my house about a week ago and didn't survive. it pretty much ruined my day. birds are wonderful.

― aaron d.g. (aaron d.g.), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 02:48 (twenty years ago)

I was driving one time with the windows open and a woodpecker bounced off the side mirror and landed on my lap. I knew it was going to die. I softly stroked it's back until it stopped breathing.

― jim wentworth (wench), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 03:05 (twenty years ago)

Jim, that's an incredible image.

― Remy (x Jeremy), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 03:12 (twenty years ago)

At the place where I was housesitting at, birds hit the window the bedroom I slept in at least once a day in trying to get to the birdfeeder.

― Ian Riese-Moraine: a casualty of social estrangement. (Eastern Mantra), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 10:48 (twenty years ago)

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