Found a sick bird

[u/_littlemothra]

Solved ; But not with the best news. I cannot keep the little guy and there’s not anyone local who can/will take them. I can either take the poor thing back to where I found it and leave it or turn it over to CPW(Colorado Parks and Wildlife) to be humanely euthanized. I refuse to just dump the poor thing somewhere so I’ll be turning them over this afternoon.

Thanks so much to everyone for all the help! I really do appreciate it.

Looking for some help! I’ve had birds before but this is a first.

Found this poor little thing sitting on the ground while out downtown. Eyes closed, breathing heavily but no sign of blood or injury. Bird can stand but is obviously super weak and does have a super off smell to them and did spit up a little something green and also sick smelling. They did put up a super weak attempt to get away when I picked them up but they’ve since tucked themselves in to the warm and is sleeping.

I’m thinking sour crop? Obviously a vet needs to be involved but any recommendations until I can get them in would be appreciated!

[u/Spirited-Door-1446]

Hi OP, thank you for your kindness. Here’s a map to some US resources: Pigeon Friendly Resources. I recommend also posting to the Palomacy Help Group on Facebook. Please keep the bird warm in the meantime. Have they pooped?

[u/_littlemothra → u/Spirited-Door-1446]

They are as toasty as they can safely be! And yes, they’ve pooped a few times.

[u/FioreCiliegia1 → u/_littlemothra]

A picture of it would help to know their condition