It is important that an ill or injured bird receives help as quickly as possible. We recommend placing the bird in a warm, dark, quiet environment right away. This might be a shoebox that has a few ventilation holes in it, or even a cardboard box. An injured bird needs to be transported for care as soon as possible.

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It may seem counter intuitive but do not feed the bird or give it water. This may result in aspiration, which can cause a bird to die. Birds get all the fluid they need from their food.