Thursday, February 9, 2012

What should i do with these baby birds?

we found these baby birds that must've fallen out of their nest so we then put them in a plastic flower pot and there crying and hungry i feel bad and want to help them but what should i do

What should i do with these baby birds?
If the birds are fully feathered, they are most likely fledglings and have left the nest on their own and the parents are caring for them. You need to replace them where you found them..preferably in a scrub or tree so it is relatively safe from predators, and the parents should come back to feed them. If they are unfeathered...then look for a nest and if you can find it...replace them into the nest. Do not worry about your scent being on the chick..birds have a very poorly developed sense of smell and will NOT reject a baby that has been touched. If you cannot find a nest, get the bird to a local wildlife rehab for it's best chance of survival. Also, keep in mind, it is illegal for you to try and raise these birds on your own.
Reply:Ok, listen..

In the future, try not to pick up baby birds. Observe first, to see if the parents are still taking care of it.

But as you already have picked it up, I'll give you advice on how to keep it alive long enough to take it to an expert or find a more permanent solution.

First, go to the pet store and buy some powdered baby bird food mix. Mix it with warm water according to the instuctions.

In the meantime, keep the chick warm, especialy if it doesn't have feathers yet. You need to feed the bird often, small amounts each time. Depending on the age this could be many times an hour. When you feed, careful to put it in the bird's left side (because if you put it down his right, you can get it down the windpipe).

Be careful and good luck.
Reply:ok look up what kind of bird it is on the net, then look up what to feed it. As soon as you can take them to an animal life care taker. hope they make it ^_^, oh another thing baby birds eat every 30 min till sun down!

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