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🐦✨ Stringfoot Shopping List tweezers with an angled tip a small pair of scissors (for thread or nails) turmeric or cornstarch in case bleeding occurs - turmeric has antibacterial properties but it is also used as a yellow dye, and may stain your hands or belongings .or. kwik stop or bleed stop (available at most pharmacies) alcohol wipes, spray, or sanitizer to clean tools Saline or antiseptic spray or wipes to clean the foot a loose sock with the toe cut off, or a bandana to wrap the pigeon in Home Care Feral pigeons may have babies to care for in a nest outside, so immediate release is usually best. A pigeon may need homecare when a foot is badly infected and it is unlikely that they have been able to care for and babies due to the injury. Most rescuers have a good gut feeling on when homecare is suitable for a specific pigeon 💬 Ask About General Wound Care immune Boosting Foot and Leg Injuries .... Ice can be used to reduce swelling and get deeply embedded strings out of his foot. To hold a pigeon, cup your hand around his lower back and press his wings against his body with your thumb and fingers so he cant open them. Hold him as if you are holding a cup with wings You can put the pigeon in a loose sock Some people tie a bandana around them for destringing, or put the pigeon in an old sock with the toe cut off It is less stressful to hold them on their side while you are destringing them. They don't like to be belly-up as much. But anyway you feel comfortable is better than not doing it at all or him wiggling out. work slowly and if he seems to hyperventilate let him have a rest. Putting a towel over their head helps keep them calm - just make sure they have air and can breathe properly A magnifying glass or a cheap pair of reading glasses may help you see deeply embedding strings. Check around your house or at dollar stores or book stores for these items. If you are having trouble seeing, it may also help to take a break and let your eyes relax. You can do palming exercises by covering your eyes with your hands and looking into the pitch black for a few seconds or a few minutes. Just make sure to wash your hands first. You may find it a bit easier to see afterwards when your eyes are relaxed. Your vision may also be better at certain times of the day when you feel most relaxed. Note: holding a pigeon with their belly up can be stressful and some rescuers believe the stress can lead to death. The pigeon may be more comfortable if you hold them on their side or upright. If holding a pigeon upright, you can gently pull their foot backwards to work on it

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