Laws of Shiluach Haken (Sending Away the Bird)

Sending away mother bird

Question

What are the conditions of ownerlessness that need to be met before sending away the bird from its nest? Can a woman send away the dove and make a blessing? Is it possible to make a blessing again if the dove returns? Thank you! Israel Ziv

Answer

Greetings,
The nest needs to be not in a person's possession at the time of sending away. Therefore, the nest should be in a place that is ownerless or the owner should renounce his ownership of the place before sending away the bird.
A woman can fulfill the mitzvah of Shiluach Haken (sending away the bird).
One does not make a blessing on sending away the bird, neither a man nor a woman.
If he renounced ownership of the eggs or chicks after sending away the mother and took them once, he can fulfill the mitzvah again when the mother returns to the nest.

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