how to bury a dead bird

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Do not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick wild birds that you find.

Things You Should Know

  • Select a location in your yard with no underground pipes. Avoid burying the bird in gardens to deter scavenger animals.
  • Dig the hole at least 2 ft (0. 61 m) deep and place the bird inside. Next, to protect it, fill in the hole and cover it with stones.
  • When handling the bird, put on gloves and wash your hands with soap and water.

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Pick a spot in your garden away from any vegetable patches to bury a dead bird. When handling the bird, put on gloves to avoid the possibility of spreading any bacteria. To discourage scavengers from attempting to dig it up, dig a hole that is at least two feet deep. If the bird held special meaning for you, you might want to consider erecting a memorial or putting a plant over the tomb. You can also hold a small ceremony to say goodbye. Offer a prayer, share your thoughts with the bird, or simply observe a moment of silence in its honor. Continue reading for additional advice, such as how to tidy up after burying a dead bird.

Disposing of small numbers of dead garden birds found at your home

You can report small numbers of dead garden birds to Garden Wildlife Health.

You can bury dead garden birds or dispose of them in your home’s or the municipality’s trash can if you find a small number of them there (only domestic residential properties).

When disposing of a dead wild bird in your home or city garbage, you ought to:

  • Put on disposable safety gloves when handling and collecting dead wild birds.
  • Put the dead wild bird in a suitable plastic bag that won’t leak, then tie it.
  • In the event that disposable gloves are not available, make do with a suitable, leak-proof plastic bag. After the bird has been lifted, fold the bag over and tie it.
  • take care not to contaminate the outside of the bag
  • place the bag in a second plastic bag
  • Put your gloves in the second plastic bag after taking them off, if you’re wearing any.
  • Secure the bag and toss it in the regular household trash (outside lidded bin).
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

If you bury a dead wild bird, you should:

  • To prevent animals from digging it up, dig a hole that is at least 60 cm deep.
  • not bury it in a plastic bag
  • If you pick up the bird with a plastic bag, dispose of it in your regular household trash (outside lidded bin).
  • Do not bury it in an area where it could contaminate nearby water supplies or next to any watercourses.
  • When you’re done, thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water.

FAQ

What is the best way to bury a dead bird?

Dig the hole at least 2 ft (0.61 m) deep and place the bird inside. Then fill in the hole and cover it with stones to protect it. Wear gloves to handle the bird, and wash your hands with soap and water afterward.

What should I do with a dead bird found in my yard?

Report individual dead birds of any species (except pigeons and doves) to the California WNV Dead Bird Hotline at 877-WNV-BIRD or 877-968-2473, or visit here. Report clusters of three or more dead birds of any species for possible additional testing to Veterinary Public Health at 213-288-7060.

How long does it take for a dead bird to fully decompose?

Being thin and light, a small bird decomposes into an unrecognizable blob in about a day and will disappear in three. A larger bird will take a bit longer, but a small mammal, say a rat, might continue to exist in recognizable form for a week or more.

Can I bury my bird in a park?

Is it okay to bury a dead bird at the park? Bury animals is frowned upon and in many cases illegal in public areas such as parks. It’s mostly for health reasons as who knows if what the animal died from might not affect people or other animals in some way.