baby bird, squirrel,
skunk, raccoon, opossum, rabbit, bunny, deer, hawk, owl, etc. What do I
do??
or
I found an injured....
bird, squirrel, skunk, raccoon, opossum, rabbit, bunny,
deer, hawk, owl, etc. What do I do??
If you have a wildlife question or concern and you'd rather email me you can
reach me at
or by using my feedback form. Please
tell me where you are located, city and state. Time is of the essence when
getting help for orphaned or injured wildlife. Knowing where you are
located helps me to quickly located a rehabber close to you.
A Baby Bird fell out of the nest. What do I do?
Spring finds many baby birds on the ground, either knocked out
of the nest by a nestling, wind or storms. The ground is a dangerous place
for any unflighted baby bird and the parents don't have the ability to pick it
up and put it back in the nest. Sometimes, the nest has been destroyed too. Click here for instructions (with
pictures) on how to make a replacement nest for that healthy baby bird found
on the ground.
Skunk Spray... How do you get rid of the smell??
I use the Skunk Spray Odor Neutralizer - Developed by Paul Krebaum:
1 quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
1 teaspoon dish soap (Dawn is best)
Apply to sprayed areas or animals, wash off with water to finish.
Mixture cannot be saved so mix up a fresh batch when needed.
How did you get started in wildlife rehab?
When I first started rehabbing wildlife it was more or less a project or hobby.
When I grew tired of receiving animals at death's door, I started advertising to make
it easier to find help for those in need. This quickly turned my "hobby" into an
expensive one that was consuming more and more of my time and resources.
It has since fully evolved into a lifestyle that my family is learning to live
with. My sons think I should go ahead and license our home as a zoo some
days. :-)
Who pays for all of this?
I'm often asked if I receive subsidies, or if this is a paying job. The
answer is no. I pay annual fees for both state and federal permits and I'm
also required by law to provide medical care to animals in my care. My
"pay" is the reward I feel when I have successfully rehabbed and released one of
my babies.
How can I help?
If you would like to help provide care for these needy animals,
please look over my Wish List and consider donating to
their cause.
