Q: There is a bird at my bird feeder that doesn't look quite right. What should I do?
A: If you think the bird may be injured or ill, you should contact a wildlife rehabilitator in your area for advice. You can find one by calling your local environmental conservation office, or you can try to find one online by entering 'wildlife rehabilitator' in the search box. As a measure to help prevent the spread of diseases among your feathered friends, it is a good idea to clean your bird feeder thoroughly at LEAST once a month. Bring it inside and clean with hot sudsy water with a little chlorine bleach added to disinfect. Make sure you rinse the feeder well to remove all soap and chlorine. Dry it well before hanging it back out. Wooden feeders can be thoroughly dried by placing them in the hot sun.
Q: I found a baby bunny in my back yard and the mother doesn't seem to be around. What should I do?
A: If the bunny's ears are straight up, his fur is fluffed out and not still lying close to the body and he is the size of an orange, he is probably ready to be on his own. Baby cottontail rabbits leave the nest at only 4 weeks of age, and although still quite small, are able to care for themselves. See the photos on our Bunnies page for help in determining how old your bunny is, or call a rehabilitator in your area for advice.
If you have a question you would like answered, please email it to: RehabLady11@roadrunner.com
We will answer all questions to the best of our ability. Please be advised however, that if your question concerns laws and/or state regulations for states other than New York, you should consult your own state Conservation Department.