Okay I have a hawk with what looks to be a gunshot wound. He has been at my house since mid day Wed. That is when we saw him, no telling how long he has been here hiding.
I have called the game warden (Larry Green) and he gave me a number to call for a person to help. All I got was voice mail. I asked on Facebook got a few more places to call and left messages. No call back from anyone yet.
This hawk has what looks to be a serious wound to the lower part of his body exiting up high on the side and doing damage to the wing. The wing does not seem to be broken. I have fed it a mouse, I also have a small dish with water in the cage and other than just looking scared half to death and more than likely worn out big time it has yet to try biting. Even when it was picked up and put in a cage to keep dogs and cats away from it.
I moved it into the back of my truck for the night, this way if it rains it will stay dry and keep the wind off. The truck has a topper that does not leak.
Does anyone on here deal with or know anyone who may be able to help this hawk? It is a shame it was shot to start, but it seems to be doing its best.
I am in Burbank and will have no way to leave my house tomorrow, my drivers will both be gone.
Any ideas would be appreciated. Oh I already know it is illegal to keep a hawk, no need to tell me. Just hoping for a bit of help. These are the fellas who are my best buddies keeping the rats in the bean field under control.
I have called the game warden (Larry Green) and he gave me a number to call for a person to help. All I got was voice mail. I asked on Facebook got a few more places to call and left messages. No call back from anyone yet.
This hawk has what looks to be a serious wound to the lower part of his body exiting up high on the side and doing damage to the wing. The wing does not seem to be broken. I have fed it a mouse, I also have a small dish with water in the cage and other than just looking scared half to death and more than likely worn out big time it has yet to try biting. Even when it was picked up and put in a cage to keep dogs and cats away from it.
I moved it into the back of my truck for the night, this way if it rains it will stay dry and keep the wind off. The truck has a topper that does not leak.
Does anyone on here deal with or know anyone who may be able to help this hawk? It is a shame it was shot to start, but it seems to be doing its best.
I am in Burbank and will have no way to leave my house tomorrow, my drivers will both be gone.
Any ideas would be appreciated. Oh I already know it is illegal to keep a hawk, no need to tell me. Just hoping for a bit of help. These are the fellas who are my best buddies keeping the rats in the bean field under control.