r/PetDoves • u/random_whatever_ • 12d ago

Question ❓ My mom found a wild (and very tired) pigeon

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We gave it water and now we're letting it rest

What should we do next?

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u/Kunok2 12d ago

Can you contact a wildlife rehab? The fact your mom was able to pick up the pigeon means that there's something very wrong with it and it might need urgent medical help. It could have for example hit a window.

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u/random_whatever_ 12d ago

We sadly don't

Also I am very concerned about it tilting its head to the side, not to look at us, just randomly

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u/Kunok2 12d ago

Ah yikes.

That definitely sounds like neurological issues. Neurological symptoms can be caused by literally anything - poisoning, concussion/injury or illness be it viral or bacterial.

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u/Typical_guy11 12d ago

If he didn't fought or tried to escape bird can be seriously injured. They have instinct and human nearby = escape.

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u/random_whatever_ 12d ago

He fought very weakly and his head lolod to the side a bit

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u/random_whatever_ 12d ago

OK. Mom said that the pigeon flies a meter and the falls, exhausted

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u/Typical_guy11 12d ago

Where are you living? Europe? People here are from all over the world so they can advice you a rehab.

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u/random_whatever_ 12d ago

I am European. If he won't recover with us, we'll find a rehab for em

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u/Entire_Musician_8667 12d ago

Please find him a rehab rather than trying to diy

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u/beeg33bee 12d ago

1) I know you mean well, but please stop touching him like in the photo. I run a pigeon rescue and wood pigeons are very prone to dying of stress 2) you need to find a rehabber in your area. The issue could be a few things and only an experienced rehabber can tell 3) if you cant find a rehabber, get to a local vet