trigger2 3,390 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 ive just been out to feed the dog and clean his run out as usall this morning and on the way back down to the house i spoted this poor little bugger perched on the patio chairs. the rain and all the thunder and lighting this morning as got to him a little. i am going to get him in the house now and get him warm and dry. my question is what is best to try and feed the poor little bugger? with all the cats on the estate hes been lucky to land in my garden as theres no cats in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alimac2 321 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Should have just popped him up a bit higher off the ground & chances are its parents would have been close by 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 3,163 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hes a better chance if hes warmed up and dry.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger2 3,390 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Should have just popped him up a bit higher off the ground & chances are its parents would have been close by i had been watching out the window for a while and havent seen any sign of parents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frontbum 76 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Is that a feather legged pond hopper? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,602 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Im no expert but id say that youngster has a better chance if you stick him up high somewhere its parents might find him rather than take him indoors where they wont. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger2 3,390 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 has its only been a short period of time ive dried him best i can i will pop him back out in the garden and put him up as high as i can near to where i found him then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger2 3,390 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 thanks for the advice. ive put him up on the hedge walked back down to the house and have watched him fly off. hopefully he survives. a bit of warmth and a dry has done the trick 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Lloyd 10,739 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Well done Trigger,...your kindness has been noted ,...I predict a great hunting season for you as a reward.. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hi, the parents will NOT feed that chick. It has fledged some time ago. The bird is a house martin and I've reared one before. In this weather there's every chance he will now die....they cannot cope with wet weather well, especially as young birds. I'm sure he appreciated being warm and dry..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,439 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Poor martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,602 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hi, the parents will NOT feed that chick. It has fledged some time ago. The bird is a house martin and I've reared one before. In this weather there's every chance he will now die....they cannot cope with wet weather well, especially as young birds. I'm sure he appreciated being warm and dry..... ooops oh well the intentions were good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marky b 309 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 They like it indoors the clues in the name lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger2 3,390 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 They like it indoors the clues in the name lol its o.k pointing that out after someone has named it on the thread. could have been a swift for all i know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Trigger whatever the outcome you did the best you could at the time well done you mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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