Hi,

I got a call from the neighbors last Saturday night. They had a Senegal dove nesting on the windowsill; one baby was dead and the other in distress. The mother dove had thrown the live baby out of the nest; so I took it home.

Warming it in a towel soon disclosed the problem and why the mother had thrown it out and probably why the other was dead. It had about 8 worms sucking its blood. The worms were what I suppose were earwig larvae, which are supposed to be lethal in a bird nest.

The worms were easily disposed of down the drain (they were full of blood - ugh). I took the baby and put a drop of Ivermectin on the back of its neck in case there were any more surprises. The baby had been fed by the mother; so I warmed it and put it away for the night.

The next day it looked good as new and responded to hand feeding. It is cute.

Baby Senegal Dove on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Baby Senegal Dove on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Sarah

Oh my, lucky for that little bird you came along and knew what you doing! He sure looks fat and happy now. Please post more pictures as he grows. Will you be able to keep him or will you raise him so that he can released once he's able?

what an interesting looking dove.

I agree with Karen, he's lucky that you came along and knew what you were doing.

You are the very best of eggs! What a cutie! I am thankful you have him! I bet Arty just loves you!

WoooHoooo, Thanks for helping the little one.
Let us know how he/she does under your care.

Awww... that poor dear dove! I'm so glad that you were able to take it in.

Best wishes... and update with more photos when you can

-e-

How's the little sweetie this morning?

Is there a follow up?
Hows the dove doing?

Hi,

Here he/she is today:

Baby Senegal Dove on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

The blur in the wings is the baby flapping to its 'mother'.

Sarah

I have to say that baby doves & pigeons are pretty goofy looking at this stage.

I look far ward to the progressive photos. How's he doing?