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bklyn1977 t1_iyl4l4r wrote

Reply to comment by cbps in Did anyone lose a bird? 50 23rd St between 5th/6th Noticed the little guy hanging out in the middle of a sidewalk. Moved him to a little patch with a tree. by GreenTunicKirk

if i brought a bird home could i just let him sleep on the couch instead of inside a bag?

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cerephic t1_iylef2o wrote

no - because when they shake off the shock from the concussion, they're going to panic, and hurt themselves badly flying around to get away from you. a paper bag (with the top folded closed) is stiff enough to punch holes so air can get in, but soft enough to not let them hurt themselves further. paper bags are excellent, disposable, dark and cozy transport containers.

also, birds poop. So it's great to be able to toss the paper bag away afterwards.

When I've picked up concussed or injured birds to take them to Wild Bird Fund, I've begged a paper bag off the hotdog stand operators, if I didn't have one folded up in my laptop bag. Toss them a quarter or whatever for it, because I'm grateful, and I'm sure they're grateful the crazy woman is now walking away with this pigeon I'm holding in my hand, lol.

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brighttobrighter t1_iyn7n7t wrote

Thanks for sharing that! I wanted to help a wounded pigeon in Central Park one time, but I had no idea what to do except point it out to the park employees who probably didn't end up doing anything.

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