Birds

First-Aid

A quick acting emergency protocol providing gentle, safe stabilization for injured or sick birds such as controlling bleeding, treating shock, and maintaining warmth while awaiting veterinary care. kjn

Hypothermia can be life-threatening. Place the bird in a quiet, dimly lit area with a heat source such as a low‑temperature heating pad, hot-water bottle wrapped in cloth, or an infrared/incandescent lamp. Aim for a temperature around 30 – 35 °C (86 – 95 °F).