If you find a trapped wild bird inside your home, then it is an alarming situation for you as well as for the bird. The first step that you should take to keep the trapped wild bird out is to remain peaceful. it easier for the bird to reach the outdoor. Then, you must close other rooms, windows, off lights, use soft clothes etc to make safe exit.
You can use measures like screens near windows to avoid their entrance in house. As wild birds are fragile creatures. They can hurt and injure themselves, when they become stressed or panic.
In this article, I will tell you:
- Step by step guide to remove a trapped wild bird
- Extra tips for preventing birds from entring your home
- Friendly asked questions and many more.
- Frequently asked questions
Let’s start without wasting time!
Step-by-Step Guide to Safely Remove a Trapped Wild Bird
As a bird owner, here I will tell you how to remove a trapped wild bird, without causing any harm to it.
Remain Calm and Quiet
If the wild bird enters the home, then you should remain calm. It is the first step. As you know, birds are sensitive creatures. If you panic, they become distressed and increase the chances of injury to them. You should move and avoid making any noise or shouting to create a calm and peaceful environment. It reduces stress and fear of a bird.
Close Off Other Rooms
When the wild bird enters your house, it is better to close off other rooms. It will help you in preventing birds from wandering to other rooms of the house. This step will help you to keep the situation handled and enables a bird to find easy ways to exit the house. Moreover, it reduces the risk of injury of birds by seeing their reflection in the mirror and windows.
Turn Off Lights and Close Curtains
If the wild bird is trapped in a house, then it is better to turn off lights and close all the curtains. It is better to turn off all artificial lights, lamps and close the curtains on windows. It will create a path for the bird to escape from the house. It encourages birds to move towards the right door to find out the way.
Open Windows and Doors Leading Outside
After closing the curtains and turning off the lights, now you should create a clear exit point. Keep one window or door open. It is better for you to off all the ceiling fans to avoid any injury to the wild bird. You can also remove screen from windows to make the safe exit.
Guide the Bird
If the wild bird is scared and doesn’t move, then you should help the bird to move towards the exit. You can use any long material like broom to move the wild bird towards the exit direction. Never use broom to frightened the bird. By keeping a small distance, start approaching the wild bird for the save exit from the house.
Use a Soft Cloth or Towel
If the wild bird is exhausted from flying, then you should capture it by using soft cloth or towel. It is better to catch the bird from behind. Put the towel over the wild bird and hold it without any squeezing or giving pressure. Take the bird near the window to keep it calm and then allow it to fly.
Give the Bird Time
You should remain patient, as it is the most essential step that you should take during the whole process. Wild birds need time to assess the surrounding environment to get calm and then leave the place. It is better to give time to the bird to find the way out. Many birds will move out to the house, when it becomes relaxed and feels safe.
Extra Tips for Preventing Birds from Entering Your Home
To avoid any incidents of entry of a wild bird in your home, here I will tell you some tips. You should follow these tips to keep safe from these incidents.
- Install Screens on Windows and Doors: It is better to add a screen to windows to keep your home safe from entering it.
- Keep Doors Closed: It is better to keep the outside all doors and windows close. To prevent the flight of birds to your home. Always close the window near the garden.
- Place Decals on Windows: It is better to use decals to reduce the wild bird flying into your house. Birds reflect in windows and enter the home.
- Use Bird Deterrents: You can use visual based deterrent near the entry and exit points of home. If will avoid the entrance of birds in house.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What To Do If Wild Bird Is Injured?
If the wild bird is injured, then it is better to immediately contact any trained person to handle the bird. Immediately contact wildlife rescue or veterinary to seek medical help. If you handle it by yourself, then it is better to use soft cloth and towel. Handle the wild bird and put the bird in a ventilated box.
What To Do If Wild Bird Keeps Flying Into Windows?
If the wild bird starts flying into the windows after getting trapped out. It shows that it is disoriented. Covering windows, dim lights etc, helps the bird to move towards the exit point. You can also place some visible markers near the windows to assist a bird in moving out of the home.
Is It Safe To Use A Broom To Guide The Bird?
Yes, it is safe and easier to use the broom to get the trap bird out. But, meanwhile, you do not frighten the bird with a broom. You can handle the broom to nudge the bird in the right position without causing any harm to it.
Should I Feed The Bird Before It Leaves?
No, it is not necessary to feed the bird before it leaves. Once it leaves, it is easy to find the food. It’s your first priority to bring the bird outdoors as soon as possible. Calmness is the key for bringing out the trap bird.
Can You Use Hands To Catch The Bird?
Yes, you can use hands to handle or catch bird. It is the best technique to handle the trap bird. Bare hands are easy in catching the wild bird. It is better to use a towel and cloth for catching birds.
How Long Does It Take For A Traped Bird To Die?
It depends on many factors that includes the bird’s species, size, health and environmental conditions. A small bird can’t survive after days without food. Some birds die due to fatalness. A trapped bird may die from panic and injury.
Conclusion
It is tough to keep the trapped wild bird out. You need patience to tackle this situation, otherwise it is risky for the trapped bird. Patience is the key for creating a suitable and right path to escape the house. If you follow the above mentioned steps, you can make the bird exit from the house. You can use using screen, bird deterrents near windows to avoid such cases.
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I’m Amna, and I absolutely adore birds, especially parrots. I’ve been immersed in the world of these colorful feathered friends for over 10 years. While I’m not a bird doctor, I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge on how to care for and understand them.
My experiences extend to various bird species like parrots, macaws, cockatoos, canaries, and finches. In addition to my personal adventures with birds, I’ve dedicated time to volunteering at a local bird rehabilitation center.
My true passion lies in sharing what I know about parrots and birds with you. Through my articles, I aim to share the information you need to provide the very best care for your avian companions. So, let’s embark on this journey together and make your feathered friends’ lives as joyful and healthy as possible!