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FAQ

I found a fledgling on the ground. Should I take it home?

Most of the time the parent birds are still nearby and you simply have not seen them, and a young mammal that looks alone is often waiting while its mother is briefly away foraging and will come back later. Picking it up means it loses its chance of parental care, which is usually a hindrance. Unless the situation matches the exceptions, observe first and call first.

ひな鳥が地面に落ちているのを見つけました。家に持ち帰るべきですか。 — 多くの場合、親鳥はまだ近くにいて、あなたに見えていないだけです。幼獣が一頭でいるように見える場合も、母獣が一時的に採食に出ていて後で戻ってくることがよくあります。拾うことはその動物が親の世話を受ける機会を失うことを意味し、多くの場合かえって邪魔になります。例外に当てはまる場合を除き、まず観察し、まず電話してください。

I found a fledgling on the ground. Should I take it home? — Most of the time the parent birds are still nearby and you simply have not seen them, and a young mammal that looks alone is often waiting while its mother is briefly away foraging and will come back later. Picking it up means it loses its chance of parental care, which is usually a hindrance. Unless the situation matches the exceptions, observe first and call first.

Can I give it a little water or milk first?

Do not feed it. Diets differ enormously between species, and feeding the wrong food is often more likely to be fatal than not feeding at all; forcing liquid in with a dropper, spoon or bottle can make the animal choke and let water or food enter the windpipe and lungs. If it is already injured or its body temperature is low, its body cannot digest normally and the risk of feeding is higher.

とりあえず水やミルクを少し与えてもよいですか。 — 与えないでください。動物種によって食性は大きく異なり、誤った食べ物を与えることは与えないことより致命的になりやすいのです。スポイトやスプーン、哺乳瓶で無理に流し込むと、むせて水や食べ物が気管や肺に入ることがあります。すでにけがをしている、または低体温の場合は体が正常に消化できず、与えるリスクはさらに高くなります。

Can I give it a little water or milk first? — Do not feed it. Diets differ enormously between species, and feeding the wrong food is often more likely to be fatal than not feeding at all; forcing liquid in with a dropper, spoon or bottle can make the animal choke and let water or food enter the windpipe and lungs. If it is already injured or its body temperature is low, its body cannot digest normally and the risk of feeding is higher.

What can I do while waiting for the rescue organisation to respond?

Only these things: quiet, dark, ventilated, and warm but not in direct contact with the heat source, letting the animal move freely away from the heat; no contact with people or pets, and no photography or disturbance; and transfer to a lawful organisation as soon as possible. Feeding formulas, tube-feeding, medication, bandaging and splinting all need professional judgement and execution.

救護団体の応答を待つ間に何ができますか。 — 静か、暗い、通気、そして保温するが熱源に直接触れさせない、この四つだけを行い、動物が自由に動いて熱源から離れられるようにしてください。人やペットと接触させず、写真を撮って邪魔をせず、できるだけ早く適法な団体へ引き渡してください。給餌の配合、強制給餌、薬剤、包帯や固定はいずれも専門家の判断と実施を要します。

What can I do while waiting for the rescue organisation to respond? — Only these things: quiet, dark, ventilated, and warm but not in direct contact with the heat source, letting the animal move freely away from the heat; no contact with people or pets, and no photography or disturbance; and transfer to a lawful organisation as soon as possible. Feeding formulas, tube-feeding, medication, bandaging and splinting all need professional judgement and execution.