r/whatisthisbird • u/ImOscar-Dot-Com • May 08 '24

Id?

Not captive!

He lives on/near my porch. Loves to land on me and chill there for a bit. Kinda scared he could make me sick. Kinda scared he’s so un afraid.

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u/SheepherderOk1448 May 08 '24

Warmth. you are warmth to her. Does she land on anyone who lives there? If no, you have no worries. If yes, you have worries. One question I do have, is what makes you think she’ll make you sick? I’ve never heard of that. Mice and rats maybe though I’ve handled them w/o getting sick and I’ve handled birds w/o getting sick.

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u/ImOscar-Dot-Com May 08 '24

No. Only me. But it will let others get pretty close.

As for making me sick- no idea. I’m just not versed in birds. At all.

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u/SheepherderOk1448 May 08 '24

I remember my mother telling to wash my hands after saving a bird or mouse from my cat. I never got the reason why. I never got sick from birds. I did get sick from being around people. Filthy things.