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billiedkidd said
on 8/1/2009 if you can give them a sheltered place like a backyard to come back to for food and water. Let them test the waters a bit before just 'turning them loose'. You would't let your kid drive to Argentina the day they get their license so look at this in much the same way.
Now, please spread the word because I can't tell you how many times I have had to post something like this and still hear 'mealworms are great...bread is fine'...it's making me crazy.
billiedkidd said
on 8/1/2009 It also contains 'animal digest' which helps mimic the stomache digestion they would get from the regurgitation of their parents. When it is mushy but not too watery cut it in small pieces or mash and feed it to them with a spoon or butter knife. (dull is key here people) Baby birds will get all the water they need from this recipe so don't give them water separately you can choke them and cause water inhalation. Also, use common sense, don't make the water too hot or too cold. Lukewarm, pretend you're feeding a baby because you are. You need to feed them about every 2 hours day and night.
As they get older you can go to the feed store and ask for a small amount of 'chick starter' and water it in the same manner as the dog food and start adding this to their meal. You will have to teach them to eat like their parents would but you should have little problems releasing them into the...
billiedkidd said
on 8/1/2009 Ok, so my comments posted a gillion times. Sorry all!
billiedkidd said
on 8/1/2009 Crushed worms and bread soaked with milk are two of the worst suggestions I have heard of for baby birds. **(I am only referring to songbirds or hopping birds right now, NOT RAPTORS...eagles, owls, etc. ALWAYS call the authorities. You will be fined HUGELY if you mess with them.)** I am a Registered Veterinary Technician and have helped raise quite a few babies. First things first, try to find someone to help you. Most Veterinary offices don't have the time or the gumption to do this for you. I hate to have to say this but I've watched Vets take in babies and then as soon as the people leave they kill them out of 'mercy' saying that it would have happened soon anyway. Try to find a Wildlife rehab person in your area. If you can't then you should try this recipe.
Soak dry dog food (the cheapest you can find has a higher corn, wheat and grain ratio so it is better for the birds). It...
billiedkidd said
on 8/1/2009 Crushed worms and bread soaked with milk are two of the worst suggestions I have heard of for baby birds. **(I am only referring to songbirds or hopping birds right now, NOT RAPTORS...eagles, owls, etc. ALWAYS call the authorities. You will be fined HUGELY if you mess with them.)** I am a Registered Veterinary Technician and have helped raise quite a few babies. First things first, try to find someone to help you. Most Veterinary offices don't have the time or the gumption to do this for you. I hate to have to say this but I've watched Vets take in babies and then as soon as the people leave they kill them out of 'mercy' saying that it would have happened soon anyway. Try to find a Wildlife rehab person in your area. If you can't then you should try this recipe.
Soak dry dog food (the cheapest you can find has a higher corn, wheat and grain ratio so it is better for the birds). It...
billiedkidd said
on 8/1/2009 Crushed worms and bread soaked with milk are two of the worst suggestions I have heard of for baby birds. **(I am only referring to songbirds or hopping birds right now, NOT RAPTORS...eagles, owls, etc. ALWAYS call the authorities. You will be fined HUGELY if you mess with them.)** I am a Registered Veterinary Technician and have helped raise quite a few babies. First things first, try to find someone to help you. Most Veterinary offices don't have the time or the gumption to do this for you. I hate to have to say this but I've watched Vets take in babies and then as soon as the people leave they kill them out of 'mercy' saying that it would have happened soon anyway. Try to find a Wildlife rehab person in your area. If you can't then you should try this recipe.
Soak dry dog food (the cheapest you can find has a higher corn, wheat and grain ratio so it is better for the birds). It...
ecm1980 said
on 6/4/2009 Great tips. We once found 2 baby birds and cared for them. We fed them with a medicine dropper and they grew big and strong. Once they were ready we sent them back into the world.
wildliferehab said
on 7/8/2008 Try going to www.wildliferehabber.org or www.wildliferehabber.com and searching for someone in your are to take the bird.
shaila said
on 7/28/2007 FEEDING- you can purchase milworms for cheap at pet stores. i found that cut and squished up milworms with a little bit of water is the best food to feed the birds. A lot of them really can't digest cat/dog food and will stop eating them.
nest- add natural leaves and stuff from near where you found the bird. use a good size cardboard box and put branches through it at different levels. This helps baby birds to learn to hop and gain enough strenght and practise to fly one day. if the bird has no or little feather, a regular reading lamp with the adjustable body is a great alternative to heat lamp.
risham21 said
on 5/9/2007 i just found a lil baby bird??? can someone help me as i think bbay is hungry and also i dont know wht to feed as i dont have any animals in the house.... what about seeds like dried pumpkin seeds or if any other normal thing which we usally keep in the kichen ,,,,, its mum is around n i am keepin an eye as well, but as its is wendy n cold i dont want the bird to be left alone.. i am plannin to bring the baby bird in my room
Anonymous said
on 5/10/2007 If you happen to find a baby bird on the ground that is not injured, leave it there. If it is truly orphaned, try to find a nest with the same species in it. The new parents won't care, even if the young bird in near flying and the ones born in that nest are just hatchlings.
Anonymous said
on 7/1/2006 If a bird is still a baby and needs energy, mix 4 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of sugar together and feed this to the bird with an eyedropper.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 First of all you must find out how old the bird is, and look at its size. Keep it in a warm dry place. What I did is I put the bird in a small box with a few washcloths on top of our heater. Though with this you must check the box every ten to fifteen minutes to make sure the bird is not getting too hot. If the bird tries to escape, it is probably ready to be set free. It doesn't take long for that to happen. For me it only took about 45 minutes to get the bird back on its feet.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I have taken care of many young and injured birds. Since I was a child, I would bring home hurt robins or starlings. I have learned if you cannot find any worms for the bird, it is best to give it ground up kitten chow. If the bird will not take it directly from your hand, it is best to feed the young bird with the tip of a straw.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Baby birds that are able to hop around should be left alone. If you pick one up and plan to feed it, make sure you have enough worms. They need to be fed about every 2 hours.