nmoira Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 It was cold, but it wasn't dead. It's little feet contracted oh-so-slightly when I picked it up (though my first thought was rigor mortis). I carried it cupped in my hand for about two hours, warming. During this time I walked to the neighborhood vet (no help other than giving me something absorbant and a box), the Backyard Birdshop (they called Audubon for me and gave me a bit of food). Over the course of the two hours it started to move a bit more and dry a bit. We tried feeding it, with a little success, and now it's in the box, fully dry and sleeping, perched on an edge of the towel. We're just waiting for DH to get home with the car so we can take it to the emergency vet that does triage for Audubon after hours. Hopefully there's no more to its story other than having been stunned and caught in a rainstorm before it could recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Here's a picture: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oh my goodness, how sweet! I can't wait to show my bird-loving 9 year old. Hope the little guy pulls through. Keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Aw! I bet it will recover. I <3 hummingbirds. In our old house, I used to sit outside and hold the feeder and they'd come and eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yes, do keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-bex Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Awwww! <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oh my - you're my hero of the day! :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemsMom Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I love a happy ending! Thank you for posting the photo. I was reading your post to my daughters and they both asked, "Is there a photo?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 How cute..and how nice of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oh, I love birds. Thanks for sharing! I helped a bird once as well and know the emotion behind helping animals. Good of you for helping this little bird. It sure looks like it will be ok. eta: precious little bird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 So sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Beautiful ! I hope he pulls through. It's so kind of you to try to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 How adorable!!!! I hope he's OK! I think it's really cool that you saved him. :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I hope it's ok! Good for you for taking care of it. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Just on the way back from the clinic. I won't be able to get an update until tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'm glad you were able to get him to the clinic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Awww! I love this story! I hope it has a happy ending! I will say that birds are pretty resilient. I've rescued many from my cats' mouths that I didn't think would have a chance, but most have pulled through! I think the little guy will make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oh my - you're my hero of the day! :001_wub: Mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oh my soul. How amazing! I hope she pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Any updates? I have been wondering all day how the little bird is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 So COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Moira, I think hummers are one of the most incredible critters out there. They have such HUGE personalities in teeny tiny bodies. We had one fly into our garage last summer and panic. The little guy couldn't figure out how to get back out and it was waaay too hot in there. So I took a broom and gently tried to shoo him out. He ended up perching on it so I walked him out. Then he flew to the top of my head, chittered at me, and then flew to the feeder where he perched and chittered at me some more. Then every time I saw him during the summer, the little stinker would fly close and chat with me. And they get ANGRY when the food in the feeders isn't right. They are just so darn cool. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Audubon called to let me know it was euthanized last night. One of the wings was broken. At least it didn't have to suffer further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Audubon called to let me know it was euthanized last night. One of the wings was broken. At least it didn't have to suffer further. Oh darn it. I'm sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oh darn it. I'm sorry! I think I'm going to fib to the kids on this one. We've experienced two deaths close together and my youngest is already having problems sleeping. She's asked for a hummingbird feeder in case it had a family left behind while it's in hospital, and I've acquiesced. (We have two mimosas in our yard, so a feeder had always seemed superfluous.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I am sorry to hear that it didn't make it. I think in your shoes I would fib as well. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzybluecheese Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Definitely fib. We deal with baby birds every summer. We always end up heartbroken. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 :( Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemsMom Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'm so sorry. I would fib. Sometimes the real world is a little too harsh for our little people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm so sorry. Thank you for doing all you could though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Awww ... thank you for trying. I think I would fib too. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yep, I would lie too. Sorry about the hummer. My Dad used to rescue them from our cat. Some made it (you knew they were healthy when they flew around the house!) some didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm so sorry about the little bird, but at least you gave it every possible chance at life, and ultimately a peaceful death. I think fibbing to the kids is the best way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thank you for being kind to the little bird. Take comfort in the fact that it didn't die wet, alone, and in pain on the sidewalk. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yes, fib. :( And good for you for caring enough to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Oh goodness. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Awww I was so hoping for a happy ending. At least it didn't suffer. We've had some rescues that haven't made it, but I always feel like at least they were warm, cozy and comforted before they passed. I'm glad the little guy got to go gently in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea_lpz Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Sorry didn't read through entire post. Sorry about the bird too. I would share the news with them, but then I am a bit of an odd bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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