HELP! Hummingbird in my house

**Strawberry** · 07-25-2003, 03:27 PM

Does anyone know how to get a hummingbird out of my house. We've almost had him close to the door but he flys back in.

I don't know what to do! Help!

**Darlene** · 07-25-2003, 03:37 PM

Found this info hth.
First, keep pets and kids away so they won't make the bird more anxious, and try hanging your most popular feeder in the door opening and stand back. Sometimes this will bring a hungry bird to feed, and it may fly off in the correct direction when it's finished. But this doesn't always work, and you shouldn't waste too much time - the bird's clock is ticking. If the hummer isn't gone within 10 minutes or so, turn on the inside garage light, close the overhead door, and get a flashlight. When the hummer flies over a clear section of the floor, turn off the light. Hummingbirds have poor night vision and don't like to fly in the dark, and the bird will flutter gently to the floor. Turn on your flashlight, find the bird, and scoop it upgently in your cupped bare hands. Have an assistant open the door, and carry the hummer away from the garage. Offer the bird a drink by holding it close to the feeder, but don't try to force it. After it drinks, or refuses to drink, open your hands, and when the bird reorients itself, it will fly away - probably straight up. It may lie still in your hand for several minutes, or it may leave immediately. Hummingbirds don't usually carry parasites, but wash your hands afterward anyway.

**Darlene** · 07-25-2003, 03:45 PM

Another thought is to open your windows from tho top if possible and put something bright red by that opening. Doors too.

**Strawberry** · 07-25-2003, 03:47 PM

Thanks Darlene. It's been in the house for close to 25 minutes so far. I just hung the hummingbird feeder in the doorway to see if that help. The bird is sitting on a collectors tin above the fridge resting right now.

Well I don't know how much longer to leave the feed hanging in the doorway because a second hummingbird came to the feeder and almost ended up in the house.

Back to bird patrol I go.

**Strawberry** · 07-25-2003, 03:50 PM

I have both doors opened. The livingroom windows open on the bottom so I don't think that will be much good. I will go now and take the screen off the kitchen window.

Thanks for the suggestions!

**frugalmel** · 07-25-2003, 04:10 PM

How's it going? any luck yet? poor bird! POOR YOU!

**Strawberry** · 07-25-2003, 04:13 PM

No luck yet

I really have other thing to do then chase a hummingbird all over my house. LOL Those little guys move sooooo fast!

I'll keep you posted

**Strawberry** · 07-25-2003, 05:17 PM

Ok, the little birdy is finally free outside.

It took me almost 2 hours to get him out. I had to trap him in the laundry basket. At first I didn't want to use the basket because I was worried he would get stuck in the holes. But after trying everything I could think of and the suggestion Darlene gave me, I had to resort to the basket after all. He did get his head stuck

poor little guy! I had to gently push his head out of the hole and then he flew away. I hope he's ok

Boy am I glad that's over. I thought a 2 year moved fast; this little guy gave me a real workout! LOL

**Darlene** · 07-25-2003, 05:19 PM

Well done!!!! You know how to have fun.

**voodidit** · 07-25-2003, 06:57 PM

LOL...I'm glad the hummingbird is okay, but I needed the laugh imagining you running around after it!

**captclearance** · 07-25-2003, 09:42 PM

You are a hero Strawberry ! Those little guys can starve to death in a matter of hours, glad you got him out !!!!!!! Good job......
You deserve a nap !!!!!!

**Michelle** · 07-25-2003, 10:03 PM

Ugh, you handled it better than I would have LOL...birds give me the heebie jeebies

**Katybird** · 07-26-2003, 12:52 AM

I am sorry I had to laugh at the thought of you chasing the hummingbird around your house. I am tired just thinking about it. I guess you can look at it on the bright side, at least it was a pretty little hummingbird and not a big old ugly BAT, LOL.

Glad that you saved the little guy and that he has moved on to a more appropriate fly zone

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Have a great weekend Strawberry.