I don't know where to start. I expected this to happen but I am not prepared and I don't know what to do.
The/A baby raven left the nest today and ended up in my backyard. A backyard filled with feral cats.:17::17:
The parents protected the baby (I would say younger than a fledgling but not a baby)during the day but went back to their nest when it got dark.
When I got home I found the baby sitting on the lowest 2X4 running horizontally on my fence.
As I approached the bird at least 3 cats jumped over the fence so I know they were very interested in it. The poor poor thing. I was able to get close enough to pet/stroke it's back without alarming it.
If I let nature take it's course I think it would mean a horrible death for this baby and I could not let that happen without at least trying to help.
I toweled the bird with very little struggle and put it in an old cage I had in the back yard. I have put a bowel of water and a paper plate with mostly raw hamburger.
in the morning I will try to feed it again. may try some fruit or something else.
I have some pictures and will upload when I can.
I may try calling my avian vet and see what can be done in my area as far as rehab.
I can't keep him for many reasons but I don't want to see him die.
The/A baby raven left the nest today and ended up in my backyard. A backyard filled with feral cats.:17::17:
The parents protected the baby (I would say younger than a fledgling but not a baby)during the day but went back to their nest when it got dark.
When I got home I found the baby sitting on the lowest 2X4 running horizontally on my fence.
As I approached the bird at least 3 cats jumped over the fence so I know they were very interested in it. The poor poor thing. I was able to get close enough to pet/stroke it's back without alarming it.
If I let nature take it's course I think it would mean a horrible death for this baby and I could not let that happen without at least trying to help.
I toweled the bird with very little struggle and put it in an old cage I had in the back yard. I have put a bowel of water and a paper plate with mostly raw hamburger.
in the morning I will try to feed it again. may try some fruit or something else.
I have some pictures and will upload when I can.
I may try calling my avian vet and see what can be done in my area as far as rehab.
I can't keep him for many reasons but I don't want to see him die.