Nienke Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 And I suspect an Asian Barred Owlet. Looks very much like this: Found sitting in the middle of the lane, nearly escaping a car in front of me driving over it. So, I picked it up and took it home. No visible injuries, blood or scratches, but on vet check up it turns out the left wing is broken. Wing needs to heal by itself, according the vet.Other than this broken wing, the bird seems to be a pretty good health. Although it did not want to eat the teeny-weeny pieces of raw chicken I try to feed it today. Water with a syringe goes in so-so. Now, I'm not an owlet or other bird expert, plus I doubt being surrounded by dogs is THE place for a recovering bird, I just really would like to see this gorgeous little animal to survive and be able to fly back to where it belongs one day (asap). So, here's my question: is there any bird-expert out there who is willing to reach out a helping hand for this little creature? If so, please, pm me or call: 08 triple nine 78 146 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Nice...surprised that the wing cannot be strapped up to stop movement though, doubt it will heal properly to be able to fly again with great effect without some kind of restraint to help it settle and regrow. But I no wing expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Did you contact the Zoo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Zoo who. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Zoo who. Hmmm. I mentioned Zoo in the Chiang Mai thread. Let the little Hamster's wheel turn a few more times.... Go on, you know you can do it..... Drum Roll................................................... Edited May 1, 2014 by Chicog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Whooooosh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nienke Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 No, I didn't. Don't really know who to contact. You know anyone at the zoo who I can contact? I fear it will be too stressful (and hot) for the bird when I just go there, and have to search around for someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNo1 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Well, you don't need to take the bird with you when you first go there. Perhaps you could locate a vet/animal caretaker who could come to your house to look at the bird. Best to do it promptly so the wing can be treated properly. Sure is a pretty little bird. I'd volunteer to go to the zoo except that I live in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 A quick search for the numbers gave the below. I'd ring them and ask if you can speak to one of the vets who takes care of the Aviary. A Thai speaker might be advisable. Their hours apparently are 10:00-16:00. Maybe call at 9am before the public arrive.Tel. 0 5322 1179, 0 5322 2283 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I can't help you, but I agree it's a beautiful creature and hope it can be returned to its natural environment. You're a good person for trying. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choonpon Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 A kindhearted man Nienke:) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bina Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 hi nienke, is there not a variation of a society for the protection of nature or along those lines, that u could contact? at any ratre, im afraid u will have to feed it most likely a stunned mouse or lizards that are still a bit moving or u can do sort of a moving style using a forcepts/pincers holding the animal and wiggling a bit... and it should probably have a little box to go in to also. did u try nignoy? he's an old zoo/animal curator that might know someone that knows someone, or goshawk who is a bird person (maybe move th epost to vet/pet as that is where the bird people are, also there is a bird person on the issan forum (wild bird watcher, not a parrot type bird keeper).. ah, also try liver (asked my daughter, thats waht they woujld do at the zoo here with the found raptors)... or a stunned frog? our rescue owls ate dead chicks in the long run but never skinned long dead meat... had to be either stunned or moving furry feathered or lizardy types. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Few birders have much experience of caring for wounded birds, but an owl should be easier than many. I would go with bina's suggestions on food, and keep the bird in a fairly small quiet cage with lots of shade. Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybilly Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Nice one, Nienke--it sure is a pretty little bird--congratulations on your intervention--surely someone would have run it over sooner rather than later, had you not stepped in--though, knowing you, I am not at all surprised. "Kind-Hearted, MAN--indeed!!!! She's a very kind lady, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybilly Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 A kindhearted man Nienke:) Right sentiments--wrong gender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) I am interested as to how this will play out. In nature, a broken wing is the end , so now the owl has a second chance. Repair of a broken wing to full flight function is unlikely though not impossible. Probablly the bird will need to be in captivity to survive, this is not dificult as mice are easy to raise for food. Edited May 2, 2014 by daoyai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Not sure if anyone is in this area, but worth a check.... https://www.facebook.com/ThaiRaptorGroup.TRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 http://www.wildlife1.org/component/content/article/476 Maybe you could try these? I can't vouch for them personally and they seem the types I'd not touch with a bargepole but they may point you in the right direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quidnunc Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 There is a vet who does work with wild animals. Her office is just a few doors north of the Sony repair center and south of Toyota. On the opposite side of the street from Makro. Here are the rough coordinates: 18.720744, 98.943828 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quidnunc Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) i just recalled the name of the veterinary hospital. It's Nana Animal Hospital. It's in the building where the Sony Repair Center used to be (It's moved into a smaller building a few doors south). Here are the exact coordinates: 18.734725, 98.953463 Edited May 2, 2014 by quidnunc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I am interested as to how this will play out. In nature, a broken wing is the end , so now the owl has a second chance. Repair of a broken wing to full flight function is unlikely though not impossible. Probablly the bird will need to be in captivity to survive, this is not dificult as mice are easy to raise for food. Surprisingly, raptorial birds with a broken wing have been known to survive in the wild. I remember a case in Malaya where a Serpent Eagle was found with one wing broken, healed up (at the wrong angle of course), and the bird somehow survived by catching its prey on the ground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye76 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 HI What did you figure out regarding your owl ? Did you get it to some place it can heal or.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nienke Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thank you all for your replies.I think Isanbirder made a good point.The owl became more alert and active, with some increased flapping of the wings. . Didn't want to sit on the stick I had put in the box, though. Two days ago after I came back from diner, the owl was gone. Can't have hopped over the fence. Too high. No dogs in that or the neighboring area and no feathers, heads or other bodies parts found. so also that can be ruled out. It must have flown away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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