Can this hurt my bird?
The answers given here have been good, as far as they go. Incense gets its scent from essential oils. Some essential oils are OK for birds, but some are absolutely deadly! It depends upon the type. This is the same reason why some room air fresheners or scented candles can kill your bird. For my money, it isn't worth the risk. good luck.
I have found a hurt bird, what do I do?
Go to a near by animal shelter or even a pet store, to start with close the lights, and make no noise at all (it will calm the bird down), you might want to get a large bandage to stop the bleeding, give a many types of treats such as earth worms, rice or fruits(try apples),give it water, and find something to warm to bird (towel?). MAKE SURE U GET AN EXPERIENCED HELPER AFTER!
Will cornmeal hurt birds?
No one can advise you on proper or safe diet without knowing what kind of bird it is. If they are feathered, even if they can't fly, just leave them alone. They are in the process of fledging and the parents are tending to them so long as you stay away. If they are mostly naked still, they need to be returned to the nest they fell from if possible.
Does vinegar hurt birds
Wet Vinegar is not good for feather's and if smelled directly is harmful as would be if vingegar got into the eyes. Use a spray bottle filled with plain water and spray them will have the same affect and won't harm them in any way. Clapping your hands would also scare them away. If you use string and tie through the center of an old cd and hang it close to where the birds come the sun will reflect and the air will turn them and this will drive off birds with out any harm to them and save you the efforts.
What do I do if I found a hurt bird and I don’t know what is wrong? I found a bird outside my house and it was standing like its legs were broken with its mouth open. It could close its mouth and fly short distances.
Contact your local Game Wardens (Department of Fish and Wildlife) for the state that you live in. They will either tell you what can be done or come and get the bird and get it to a rehabilitator so it can be nursed back to health and hopefully released back into the wild. Sometimes the birds recover on their own in a short amount of time but if you watch them for over 1/2 hour and they still seem stunned then call the Wardens.
Do bird feathers hurt when they grow back?
No growing feathers do not hurt the bird but they can be irritating to them and this makes them grumpy, to help with the regrowing always give your bird green food such as Broccoli, Kale, Spinach.a little fresh fruit, Dandelion Leaves are good not forgetting Cuttle bone. Always give a twice daily warm water mist spray this helps the feathers to break out of the sheath that covers them The reason why it is biting you could be that you are rubbing the new feathers the wrong way 26 years is a good age for a Cocky, I hope he goes on longer.
Does uncooked rice hurt birds?
No, uncooked rice will not harm a bird. You know, even if a bird swallows something that turns out to be indigestible, it can regurgitate it back out. They do it all the time. Besides, many wild birds eat rice if they live where rice grows. The idea that the rice will blow up and kill the bird is false.
My cat just caught a bird and hurt its wing. What should I do?
You need to get the bird to a wildlife rehabilitator or avian vet ASAP; cat bites can lead to fatal infections unless treated within a few hours. In many parts of the U.S. there are organizations that will take in injured birds, but it can sometimes be hard to find one. Here are some online directories:FIND A REHABILITATOR (includes some outside the U.S.)How to Find a Wildlife RehabilitatorAnd see also, some general information on broken wings in songbirds.
Does plucking a bird's feathers hurt the bird?
Honestly, yes, it does hurt. Feathers have blood vessels and nerves connected to them during most of the course of a feathers "lifecycle". Plucking out one feather could cause your bird to bleed excessively. If you feel a feather needs to be pulled (such as in the case of a broken feather somewhere) only have your avian veterinarian do it. Good luck.
Do airsoft pellets hurt birds if swallowed?
no cuz birds eat stones to grind their food in their crop so i dont see how airsoft pellet would hurt it