Yesterday one of our cats caught this wren and brought it in the house, thinking it was dead (I presume).
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Yesterday one of our cats caught this wren and brought it in the house, thinking it was dead (I presume). When he put it down, it flew off and eventually hid behind a bookcase, which muggins here had to move to rescue the little fella.
Amazed how calm it was. I carried it, like this, out to a large rose shrubbery away from the house and, after I put it down, it sang and then flew off. It wasn't quivering or seemingly bothered by me.Don't usually see many wrens. Hear a good number of them but difficult to see, being so small and fond of hiding.
The wren was lucky it was this cat. The other one would have made sure it was dead and left the remains on the doorstep for me.
This cat has a habit of catching things, thinking they are dead simply because he caught them and then putting them down at which point they escape.
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The wren was lucky it was this cat. The other one would have made sure it was dead and left the remains on the doorstep for me.
This cat has a habit of catching things, thinking they are dead simply because he caught them and then putting them down at which point they escape.
@crimperman I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but birds usually don't survive being caught by a cat. Feline saliva contains lots of germs, and an invisible, tiny scratch is enough to get infected. So for future reference, the best thing to do is to put the bird in an empty shoebox* and to carry it to a vet as soon as possible. With antibiotics within 24 hours, it has a chance to survive.
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@crimperman I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but birds usually don't survive being caught by a cat. Feline saliva contains lots of germs, and an invisible, tiny scratch is enough to get infected. So for future reference, the best thing to do is to put the bird in an empty shoebox* and to carry it to a vet as soon as possible. With antibiotics within 24 hours, it has a chance to survive.
@crimperman * With ventilation holes on each side, but without food and especially without water. Just a clean, flat towel on the bottom so there's something to hold onto. Lid closed and taped securely. No cage or basket, because wild birds are prone to damage their feathers.
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Yesterday one of our cats caught this wren and brought it in the house, thinking it was dead (I presume). When he put it down, it flew off and eventually hid behind a bookcase, which muggins here had to move to rescue the little fella.
Amazed how calm it was. I carried it, like this, out to a large rose shrubbery away from the house and, after I put it down, it sang and then flew off. It wasn't quivering or seemingly bothered by me.Don't usually see many wrens. Hear a good number of them but difficult to see, being so small and fond of hiding.
@crimperman They are lovely birds. Well done for getting it back out successfully. Does your cat wear a bell. If not you should consider it. Not sure what the statistics are in the UK but in the US it is estimated that cats kill 13 billion birds every year
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Yesterday one of our cats caught this wren and brought it in the house, thinking it was dead (I presume). When he put it down, it flew off and eventually hid behind a bookcase, which muggins here had to move to rescue the little fella.
Amazed how calm it was. I carried it, like this, out to a large rose shrubbery away from the house and, after I put it down, it sang and then flew off. It wasn't quivering or seemingly bothered by me.Don't usually see many wrens. Hear a good number of them but difficult to see, being so small and fond of hiding.
I saw a wren last week, hopping around my potted roses. Wondered what it was eating down there, then realised she was collecting dog hair, presumably for her nest.
Cheered me up rightly, it did.(2 Labradors = hair everywhere, all the time)
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@crimperman * With ventilation holes on each side, but without food and especially without water. Just a clean, flat towel on the bottom so there's something to hold onto. Lid closed and taped securely. No cage or basket, because wild birds are prone to damage their feathers.
@katzentratschen good to know. I'll bear it mind for the future.
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@crimperman They are lovely birds. Well done for getting it back out successfully. Does your cat wear a bell. If not you should consider it. Not sure what the statistics are in the UK but in the US it is estimated that cats kill 13 billion birds every year
@markleeming he doesn't wear a collar. We've tried but he always gets them off. The other cat does so too.
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@katzentratschen good to know. I'll bear it mind for the future.
@crimperman I didn't know it either until I started to help out in wildlife rehab a few years ago. It's the same reason you should visit a doctor if you get bitten by a cat.
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@crimperman I didn't know it either until I started to help out in wildlife rehab a few years ago. It's the same reason you should visit a doctor if you get bitten by a cat.
@katzentratschen yh I knew that last bit. Same with dogs and other mammals AFAIK (including humans). It's why it's wise to have a recent tetanus vaccination especially if the wound is open.
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Yesterday one of our cats caught this wren and brought it in the house, thinking it was dead (I presume). When he put it down, it flew off and eventually hid behind a bookcase, which muggins here had to move to rescue the little fella.
Amazed how calm it was. I carried it, like this, out to a large rose shrubbery away from the house and, after I put it down, it sang and then flew off. It wasn't quivering or seemingly bothered by me.Don't usually see many wrens. Hear a good number of them but difficult to see, being so small and fond of hiding.
@crimperman Had a similar experience with the domestic cat and a squirrel back in the day. I commanded, "Drop that!" And when the cat did, the squirrel bolted, much to my surprise and relief!
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