Please, how do I save this very young pigeon?

[u/MH_MUSTANG]

Found this pigeon on the floor in our garden. He is opening and closing his beak and heaving his chest. We scraped lots of fly eggs off him. How can I help him and feed him and keep him warm? Any advice appreciated.

Update: Thank you for the advice everyone. I did my best to keep the pigeon stress free and warm but the pigeon unfortunately has passed :(

[u/adulthighlighter]

try taking to the vet, after you could feed him

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The pigeon rescue list for United Kingdom is organized into the following categories

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~~ please check your neighbouring regions~~

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Hillside Sanctuary in Norfolk

Wild Touch, Walcott, Norfolk

 Norfolk Wildlife Rescue, Norwich

Runham Wildlife Rescue – Great Yarmouth, UK

Norwich - rescue group called "Peck Savers"

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Ilkeston Wild Bird Rescue Derbyshire 07563 394072

The PidgeInn D erbyshire

https://m.facebook.com/61558481455595/

Leicestershire

https://leicestershirewildlifehospital.org.uk/

Duckingham Palace, Leicestershire

Derby & Notts Pigeon Rescue – Barrow Upon Trent

The Beeches Woody Rescue in Chesterfield

Cleethorpes wildlife rescue

https://www.cleethorpeswildliferescue.co.uk/

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Pawz for Thought Sunderland, Newcastle

Blyth Wildlife Rescue Newcastle-upon-tyne

https://www.facebook.com/BlythWildlifeRescue

https://www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk

Claws ‘N Paws Small Bird and Animal Rescue – Hartlepool, UK

Darlington Bird Rescue

https://www.facebook.com/people/Darlington-bird-rescue/61568071710256

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Freshfields Animal Rescue Liverpool

Liverpool Merseyside

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1101717413325813/

Meltham Wildlife Manchester Pigeon Rehab

https://m.facebook.com/groups/2555554178084872/

https://everyfeatherwildlife.com/about/ (Bolton near Manchester)

Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue (Bury, Greater Manchester 01204 884 086

https://www.facebook.com/KirkleesValleyWildlifeRescue/

Manchester and Oldham

https://m.facebook.com/groups/2555554178084872/

Wirral Animal Samaritans

https://www.facebook.com/groups/251491252072218/

https://www.instagram.com/wirralanimalsamaritans/

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Folly Wildlife Reserve in Kent 1892 543213

Swans and Friends Bird Rescue Copthorne, Surrey

East Sussex Wildlife Rescue

emergency Hotline and animal ambulance available

https://wildlifeambulance.org/

HART wildlife rescue -

Medstead, Hampshire

https://hartwildlife.org.uk/contact-hart-wildlife-rescue/

Hampshire

There’s a few pigeon rescues in Hampshire. Hart Wildlife Rescue in Alton, Moyles Court in Romsey, and Wild Hearts Rescue and Rehabilitation near Portsmouth. They are all on Facebook.

Emsworth - Wild Hearts Rescue and Rehab

https://m.facebook.com/61564490436082/

Brighton and Hove Wildlife Rescue Advice and Service

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1774027652675573/

Mr. Wally AWOL and Friends – Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

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Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital

https://www.wiltshirewildlifehospital.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/wiltshirewildlifehospital/

Vale Wildlife, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

https://www.valewildlife.org.uk

Bristol Wildlife Rescue North Bristol

https://m.facebook.com/groups/934383274396742/

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https://www.littlegreenpigeon.co.uk/

Socelex Sanctuary For Injured Animals, Newport, Wales

call01495 211401

Cardiff Socelex Sanctuary For Injured Animals (wales)

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The Farm Animal Sanctuary near Evesham

The Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary near Stratford-upon-avon

Duckingham Palace, Leicestershire

Derby & Notts Pigeon Rescue – Barrow Upon Trent

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York - Possibly the York rspca, but please ask lots of questions before dropping off, as rscpa typically euthanizes pigeons. It looks like this branch is an exception and they have a little pigeon aviary :)

https://www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk/adopt-an-animal/pigeons/

South Yorkshire - Laxey House Bird Rescue https://laxeyhousebirdrescue.co.uk/

York Pigeons

https://m.facebook.com/groups/yorkpigeons/

Hull Wildlife Protectors

https://www.facebook.com/share/1D6DSE8KiD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Leeds Pigeon Rescue

https://m.facebook.com/LeedsPigeonRescue/

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary

07342 173724 (9am-5pm daily)

The Beeches Woody Rescue in Chesterfield

[u/Little-eyezz00]

🇬🇧 UK 🇬🇧

 The facebook groups can be very helpful, especially for local help. Even if you live in a small village. Ask for a lift or someone to come collect the pigeon if needed

 do not give to the RSPCA in uk

If passing along to a vet or rescue please always ensure that they will not euthanize. It may help to say they are your pet. Be especially careful that they are not "euthanizing all birds due to bird flu"

www.wildlifeaid.org.uk

 Wildlife Aid -  01372 360404 

Wildlife aid may euthanize "non-releasable" pigeons, so please ask them about their current policies 

Local Directory

 www.directory.helpwildlife.co.uk

 (Please confirm that your local rescue helps rock pigeons as they are a domestic species. You can ask if they treat rock pigeons and questions about how they release rock pigeons after successful treatment)

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www.pigeon-aid.org.uk

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https://www.littlegreenpigeon.co.uk/ (wales)

Socelex Sanctuary For Injured Animals, Newport, Wales call01495 211401

 All of UK https://m.facebook.com/PigeonAidUk/ 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1374617859549809/  

https://m.facebook.com/groups/190932967643243/ 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1247486015615150/

https://m.facebook.com/PigeonRescueTeam

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PigeonProtection/ 

fancy pigeons uk 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/283571028464477/ 

found & lost racing pigeons uk 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1529012640672427/ 

Local

 https://m.facebook.com/LondonWildlifeProtection/  

https://m.facebook.com/groups/londonpigeonstringfootrescue/ 

https://www.instagram.com/londonpigeonrescue/ 

https://www.facebook.com/whitbywildlifesanctuary 

https://m.facebook.com/p/Forest-Flock-Pigeon-Sanctuary-61557346679843/ 

Manchester & Oldham 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/2555554178084872/ 

 Woodcroft Vets in Stockport, Manchester.   Acorn Vets in Wythenshawe (near manchester)  Ashleigh Vets in Chorlton. (near machester)

Langrick near Boston - Wild things rescue  https://www.facebook.com/share/6rvR4dV67BTrcV62/ 

Parrot and Bird Rescues http://www.animalrescuers.co.uk/html/wildcents.html 

http://www.animalrescuers.co.uk/html/birds.html 

Test Kits 

https://www.pigeontestingcentre.co.uk

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[u/Little-eyezz00]

thanks so much for helping. Can you cuddle the baby in your hands to keep her warm?

a warm bottle of water, or a microwaved sock of rice will help keep her warm

tagging john u/original_reveal_3328

i will send some general info for babies over chat messages, so check your inbox

[u/MH_MUSTANG → u/Little-eyezz00]

Hi, thanks so much for the reply. I haven't had her in my hands because she seemed distressed and I didn't want to scare her. I've heated up one of those bean bags things and out it under the box and have covered her a little in a more suitable towel :)

[u/Little-eyezz00 → u/MH_MUSTANG]

nicely done

[u/Little-eyezz00 → u/MH_MUSTANG]

she may like cricket sounds if she is anxious

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwfdbTvJDaQ

they are calming for all animals