Rescued Bird

Family, Education, Health and Pets
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We’ve found what appears to be a nestling altricial bird. It looks abandoned so we’ve taken it in. Is there a wildlife sanctuary or something that can take on care for this bird? We’re in Zug.

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for birds: https://birdlife-zuerich.ch/vogel-in-not/

for birds and other animals https://www.tierrettungsdienst.ch

or maybe someone else has better suggestions

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The normal rule is to leave such birds alone. Blackbirds, for example, distribute their chicks (from about 10 to 14 days old) around their territory but continue feeding them.

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I hope this was resolved yesterday, but if not, or for anyone else reading, some additional info:

Vögelwart Semprach’s emergency number is available on weekends and holidays:
https://www.vogelwarte.ch/de/vogelwa…/notfallnummer

Wherever you are in Switzerland, calling the notfall number is a good idea so that they can help you decide if intervention is needed, or not.

Semprach is not too far from Zug, perhaps 30 minutes or so.

The website also has a good ‘decision tree’ section to help you decide if the bird should be left alone, or if medical or other help is needed.
https://www.vogelwarte.ch/de/voegel/…vogel-gefunden

This is a really good site with so much helpful info, as well as links to other wildlife protection groups, should you find other injured animals.

Another possibility in the Zug area is the Ennetseeklinik in Hünenberg, a large veterinary clinic with 24hr emergency service. However, be aware that they will be handling lots of emergencies over the 1 August holiday - and that you should clarify if you would be responsible for costs for treating a wild animal, or not.
https://www.ennetseeklinik.ch

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Thanks for your helpful replies. The bird was on the tarmac beneath a tree and no sign of parents coming back to feed it. It couldn’t even make a sound but was trying to call out. We took it in and created a temporary nest for it but quickly realised that we didn’t have small enough apparatus to feed and water such a small chick (we’ve been in this house for 2 weeks so still getting our bearings and being in Zug, nothing was open at that time of evening!). We decided to return the chick to the place we found it and let nature take it’s course.

@meloncollie thanks for the useful link.

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what if you're making the (wrong) assumption that it's in need? In that case, instead of rescuing it, you'd actually be abducting it. humans are often too quick to act as saviors when no saving is required. darwinism is totally underrated.