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Injured Hummingbird, need help please

19 years ago

My sister who is at their cabin in the interior of British Columbia. Hummingbird hit the railing of their deck yesterday. She brought it in and has been keeping it warm in a little box with soft cloths. My brother-in-law made a feeder out of a water bottle and eye dropper and the bird has been taking some sugar water. The bird is shaking continuously and is not looking well. This is breaking my sister's heart. I told her I would try and talk to other hummingbird lovers to see what they suggest.

Many thanks

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yardenman
19 years ago
I tried to save an injured bird once (not a hummer) and it had the same shivering reaction. It died shortly thereafter. I think it was frightened to death.

Please call a local animal shelter. They should be able to refer you to a wildlife rescue group. I don't know if they will advise you to just release it or come and pick it up, but they will know what to do.

In some places, it is illegal to keep any wildlife even for rehabilitative purposes...
cath2007
Original Author
19 years ago
Thank you for answering, she would call a wildlife expert but she is at least 3 hours away from any town. Thank you anyway.
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bjw78vln_sbcglobal_net
18 years ago
Cath, What happened to the hummingbird? I've got one here that is shaking severely and I am afraid it's sick...can you help, please?

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