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  1. Teenferrarifan

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    #1 Teenferrarifan, Apr 11, 2004
    The last night a bird fell down my chimney(sp). We have glass fireplace doors that were shut, and I was watching tv at the time. So, I got up and tied the doors shut with the shoelace from my sneaker. What would you do to get it out? I couldn't even tell you what kind of bird it is except it is about the size of a fist. It is two dark and too much glare to take a pic I already tried. Has this ever happend to anyone else? We got a new chimney cap, but with all this bad weather we never ended up having it put on. Go figure. I still need to get rid of this thing.
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  2. Schatten

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    #2 Schatten, Apr 11, 2004
    catch it with a net, or a trashbag. that's my only advice that I can provide. or else, we improvise here in Austin, TX with tennis rackets and baseball bats to knock out and dispose of bats that get into homes.
     
  3. Meister

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    #3 Meister, Apr 11, 2004
    A. Put on some gloves, grab it gently (possible net needed) and release it outside.
    B. If it's a young bird the fell from the nest then there is little hope it will surive unless you could put it back and even then its questionable.

    I get birds all the time in my garages, just grab them and put em outside
     
  4. F-passione

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    #4 F-passione, Apr 11, 2004
    If it's where you can get it you should put some gloves on and gently grab it around the body. Make sure it can't flap its wings. Then take it out side and let it loose. Hopefully it isn't stuck above the flue. If it is you'll have to try and reach for it. Good luck!
     
  5. Teenferrarifan

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    #5 Teenferrarifan, Apr 11, 2004
    Stuck below flue. The only problem is how do you open the doors they open outward one right one left while still getting the bag into position? Thanks for the suggestions
    Erik
     
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    #6 TimN88, Apr 11, 2004
    First off, its a damn bird. Its not going to hurt you if it gets out. Just chase it out of an open window if its not dead by now.
     
  7. DrStranglove

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    #7 DrStranglove, Apr 11, 2004
    Build a fire.

    Big one.

    DrS
     
  8. 96impalaSS

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    #8 96impalaSS, Apr 11, 2004
    Keep it shut and let it die. If you dont wanna wait that long open the doors real quick, throw some paper and wood in there squirt some lighter fluid throw a match and shut the doors back up.
     
  9. PeterS

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    #9 PeterS, Apr 11, 2004
    Better yet:

    1) Build fire
    2) Smoke for 45 minutes
    3) Eat
     
  10. Auraraptor

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    #10 Auraraptor, Apr 11, 2004
    We once found a fallen from nest bird. Saddly we could not find where its nest was.

    We took the poor thing inside, and put it in our old cananry cage. My mother nursed it back to health by feeding it. She wrapped his broken leg for a while. When it was 'spunky again' she removed the wrap. When it was happily jumping aroung again, she released it outside.

    I suggest, you get gloves, try to save the little guy.
     
  11. Teenferrarifan

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    #11 Teenferrarifan, Apr 11, 2004
    Guys upon further investigation we have found out that this thing is not a bird but a duck. A ring necked mallerd(sp) male to be exact. My neighbor is a bird expert and I called him earlier and he was just able to get over here. He doesn't know what to do though.
    Erik
     
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    #12 Auraraptor, Apr 11, 2004
    If it is a duck...then you definately want to have gloves and a long sleeve on. Those F%ckers bite. :)
     
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    #13 96impalaSS, Apr 11, 2004
    If it's a duck get your hands in there with gloves on and a Ka-Bar in one hand and get that head off, then come back a little while later after he get's done thrashing , pluck em, gut em, and the such and cook him up.
     
  14. Teenferrarifan

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    #14 Teenferrarifan, Apr 11, 2004
    haha nothing can ever be easy!
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    #15 thecarreaper, Apr 12, 2004
    if you move SLOWLY and make no sudden moves he will most likely be in shock anyway so glab him ( gently) and let him go. gloves are a great idea, if he bites you through the gloves it will be no more than a pinch so dont freak out and squish him. we have all sorts of critters here. i have had squirrels, wood ducks, a goose,( a bunch of owls) a swan( died), several rare woodpeckers and more flying squirrels than i can count. shame on you if you let it die in there for no reason. just my .02. i have delt with possums and racoons ........ THEY scare me a bit due to sharp teeth and rabies risk. its just a little duck!!!
     
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    #16 tvrfreak, Apr 12, 2004
    carreaper, great advice. A sheet or blanket can also be useful.

    I would suggest that once you have gotten him out of there, have a vet check him out. Broken wing bones are a common injury, but they are easily fixed by a qualified veterinarian. You just might get a cute pet out of this..quack quack!

    Keep us posted, and some pics would be great.
     
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    #17 wax, Apr 12, 2004
    From: http://hometown.aol.com/jeffpyr/homepage.html
    If you find an injured wild bird, please contact your nearest wildlife rehabilitation center!

    Wildlife Rehabilitation Center -
    Bethlehem, PA
    610-967-7178

    Pool Wildlife Sanctuary / Wildlife Rehabilitation Center -
    Emmaus, PA
    610-965-4397

    Carbon County Environmental Education Center -
    Summit Hill, PA
    570-645-8597

    Pennsylvania Raptor & Wildlife Association -
    Mt. Bethel, PA
    717-894-8850

    AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation Center -
    Newton, PA
    215-968-4963
     
  18. Teenferrarifan

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    #18 Teenferrarifan, Apr 12, 2004
    Thanks for your help everyone. The problem is solved, and the bird flew away just fine. I called the wildlife rehab center (thanks Wax), and explained my problem and then asked them who I should call. They then gave me the number of animal control and they sent a guy over to get it out and inspect it. The guy just grabbed the bird with gloves on then checked if anything was broken or if the bird appeared to be sick or anything. Then he walked out to my porch and let go and the bird took right off like nothing ever happend. Thanks Everyone. Wax I really do owe you!
    Erik
     
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    #19 134282, Apr 12, 2004
    LOL, Wax...


    Eric, don't kill the Aflac duck...!!! :)

    Good luck with it, let us know how it turns out...
     
  20. Teenferrarifan

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    #20 Teenferrarifan, Apr 12, 2004
    Carbon read the post before your's LOL. It happens to the best of us.
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    #21 134282, Apr 12, 2004
    :)


    i'm glad everything worked out okay... Maybe next week you'll find the Geico lizard in your bathroom... :D
     
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    #22 SefacHotRodder, Apr 12, 2004
    we have a woodpecker up our chimney. comes back every year. we just hear a drilling sound every so often when its banging against the metal. It leaves after a few days
     
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    #23 wax, Apr 14, 2004
    Coincidentally enough, my ex-wife lives in an adjoining state...
     

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