HELP, tame Dove hurt

Morning,

I have a neighbor that has a pair of doves. She's had them for a long time. This morning while feeding, the female took flight and the pup (who has never bothered them before) grabbed her in-flight. Both doves are back in the cage but the female's missing feathers and is bloody.

Does anyone know of a place she can take the dove to today?

Thanks!
Frogger

 

Thanks, le.

Just went to see the doves. They've bathed and preened. Now the male is guarding her. She *seems* ok. Shock is gone, she's eaten, and is perched. Still waiting to see.

If anyone else has any tips on what one can do at home, or knows an aviary specialist, please post!

Frogger

 

Yikes.

I use Dr. Burcket in Durham. He has come in on his days off for me before.

3039 University Dr
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 490-3001


He is Wonderful....

in Raliegh I have used Avian and Exotic

Avian & Exotic Animal Care, PA
8711 Fidelity Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27617
Located in Westgate Center, near Westgate Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge, at the Glenwood Avenue/I-540 interchange
TEL: (919) 844-9166
FAX: (919) 844-0925

 

I second him as well, thank god I have not needed him at all. But, my Blue crown conure came from him back in the day when he was selling. He is a good guy.

 

I would just keep a eye out for Blood feathers, have her check under the wings ect. My cockteil when he was younger would have night frights and I have had to pull a few blood feathers myself. I was taught how to do this years ago, not something I would want to do if you have never done it. It's not easy.
Sheri

 

How do you do that and what are blood feathers?

 

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?articleid=2691

 

I have 6 parrots lol
Plus I got started with bird in a rescue up in MI when I lived up there. Learned a lot of first aid when it comes to injured birds.
Sheri

 

good link

 

Thanks everyone!

So far so good. Her mate isn't standing guard so much now and her owner has looked at her again this afternoon. She said she doesn't see any punctures, no really bad feather breakage. No blood feathers. I think they're going to take her in tomorrow just in case but she seems to be fairing well.

The owner was very appreciative of the blood feather link! Thanks for helping!!!


Frogger