What with injured animal

What to do with an injured wild animal – general rules

Always think if human intervention / help is really necessary.

Lift a found baby bird (chick/hatchlling/fledgling) up onto an elevated place (tree branch, ledge etc.), its mother will find

it and feed it.

Do not touch fawns and leverets (baby hares), leave then on the spot. Their mother is usually not far away and will be back to take care of them.

Collect only visibly injured animals.

Do not attempt to take care of a wild animal without consulting a professional.

Think of hygiene. Separate an ill animal from your pets and children. Use safety aids, e. g gloves. Some illnesses might

be transferable to people.

What to do with an injured wild animal – general rules

Always think if human intervention / help is really necessary.

Lift a found baby bird (chick/hatchlling/fledgling) up onto an elevated place (tree branch, ledge etc.), its mother will find

it and feed it.

Do not touch fawns and leverets (baby hares), leave then on the spot. Their mother is usually not far away and will be back to take care of them.

Collect only visibly injured animals.

Do not attempt to take care of a wild animal without consulting a professional.

Think of hygiene. Separate an ill animal from your pets and children. Use safety aids, e. g gloves. Some illnesses might

be transferable to people.

Down touch!