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Anonymous
Hey /an/.

I'm between phonecalls to rehab places right now so I figured I'd get your opinion.

Yesterday I found what I'm sure is an American Goldfinch (pic related) flopping around in the middle of the road. It was raining and a school zone so luckily traffic was at a crawl.

We've had birds before so I set her up with a small cage, food, and water. She's up, alert, eating, drinking, but her wing's obviously injured. She can still hold it close to her body, but sometimes it's like it just gets in her way and she'll trip over it and stuff.

What I'm wondering is, if she can't ever fly again, what will the rehab place do? Do places like that put down animals that can't be rehabilitated? Since she's such a small bird, are they gonna consider her life less important than others?

I'd hate to see it come to that. From what I've read, it looks like these little guys winter here. What a crappy vacation.
>> Anonymous
What state are you in? There's this small animal doctor near me that could help if you're nearby.
>> Anonymous
>>214484
You should try finding a local vet or wildlife rehad center and getting advice. I sincerely doubt they'll put down the bird unless its lack of a wing severely incapacitates it. They might be able to take care of the bird for you and release it when it's healed.
>> Anonymous
as a breeder, i know all too well that birds are extremely susceptible to internal bleeding. chances are if it got hit it will die.
>> Anonymous
>>214501
I'm in Texas, close to Houston.

>>214525
Yeah, I've been making calls and trying to get in touch with people. Found a list of rehab volunteers, etc. There's another woman I'm going to try in about an hour, maybe she'll be able to help me.
>> Anonymous
>>214539
How long would it take for a bird to succumb to internal bleeding?