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Pigeons
Another pigeon squab arrives to be hand reared. This squab needed rescuing, he was on the floor having fallen out of the nest. Far too often fledglings are picked up which should not be disturbed. Pigeons make great parents, but they aren’t very clever at making secure nests, they often resemble a pile of twigs…
Mum and 6 Piglets, Rescued from Hell
Last weekend we took a call from a cat and dog rescue charity that had taken a call about some pigs kept in appalling conditions. We were asked to see if we could take mum and 6 piglets in. We did initially say no, as we are full. We already have 10 pigs and can only take on more,…
2008 A Successful First Year for Brinsley Animal Rescue
2008 was a very important year for us, firstly Brinsley Animal Rescues was formed but it was also a year in which we had to fight red tape, to allow us to continue with our animal rescue, when we were forced to apply for planning permission. Fortunately it was eventully granted. Over the year we have looked after between 100…
Sheep Find Life-Long Home
We have found three rams and a ewe to an amazing home where we have re-homed pet sheep before. These four have joined a resident pair to make a new flock, that have lots and lots of open space, lush grasses and wild plants to feed off and good shelter.This is all in good time…
Sparrow Hawk
This young Sparrow Hawk came to us with an injured right wing. Fortunately for this beautiful bird the damage is repairable. The wing is now tied back to allow it to heal, the bird will be kept confined for around 4 weeks before being moved to a large aviary and prepared for release. Update 27 September Today…
Swan Rescue
Two weeks ago we collected a female swan from a nearby lake, she was very weak and kept collapsing. We examined her, she was thin but there was nothing obvious. So off to our local vets she went for an X-Ray. in the past we have had very poorly swans in, that have swallowed fisherman’s…