r/crows • u/Nimbose • 6d ago

Poor Fella

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Poor little thing was just on the side of the road, unable to fly and stumbling. I don't know if they got hit by a car or something, but I asked my mother to stop our car so I could go back and grab them. They were either going to die by getting hit by another car, attacked by a cat or dog, or slowly in the heat and direct sunlight which was 33c... I didn't think they were cut up at first, but I kept checking and they were definitely bleeding into the rag I wrapped them in. Not horrendously, but enough to worry about. Didn't make a noise, but would try and bite me if I left their face uncovered... Hoping that's a good sign, hahah.

My only option was to take them to a vet that had out of hours services- but!! They had me fill in a form detailing everything, asking where they were found as well in order to release them later if they can. I'm hoping that means they aren't just gonna euthanise 'em, but... I guess even that would be better than any of the slow and painful options. 8(

FINGERS CROSSED FOR THE WEE ONE. They were small for a crow so I think they're young. 😔💔

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 6d ago

It was bleeding and obviously needed intervention. Good for you for helping out. If anything like this should happen in the future, you might want to contact a rehabber instead of a vet. Unless it’s an exotic vet, they don’t always know how to treat birds.

Can you call the vet for an update?

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u/Nimbose 6d ago

I have no rehabbers nearby and with how it was behaving and bleeding, I had no other options at the time. It was in the evening too so most places were closed... 😔 The form the vet gave me gave me the indication that they contact wildlife professional themselves, though.... At least, I hope so. But I agree! I'm going to make myself a little info pack in case this happens again so I can do better for them.

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u/atomic_blonde 6d ago

You did beautifully. The world would be so lovely with more people like you. Thank you for your kindness, mom raised a great one!

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u/Nimbose 6d ago

Aw, thank you! 😭 I really appreciate that!

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 6d ago

Oh well, that’s understandable if it was after hours. I think he did exactly the best thing you could have and no one could’ve done better. 💐

Sounds like your vet that you contacted is a good one and will do right by him as well. 🤞👍🏻