How do you give protein to a baby hummingbird?

Question

My daughter and I found a hummingbird on the groud. Apparently after some research we have determined it is about 15 weeks old. We are feeding it bird-nectar, but we also saw that it needs protein. Any ideas?

Answer 1

These sites explain all about what to do for orphan and injured birds -
http://www.crowsystems.com/rehab/babybird.html - this is an excellent article - be sure to read down the entire page!
http://www.stokesbirdsathome.com/q&a/archive/qa108.html
http://besgroup.blogspot.com/2006/02/what-happened-when-nestling-fell-out.html
http://www.projectwildlife.org/find-babysongbirds.htm
And this Yahoo Best Answer too -
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1006050608886

I've got a lot of links to wildlife carers from a lot of countries on my site, at
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/links under "Wildlife Assistance" - just click on them all, click on your country and state, have a browse, 'phone them and ask their advice.

Very very best of luck.

Answer 2

It's not a baby after 15 weeks. Hummingbirds fledge around 20-30 days after hatching. If a hummer was on the ground, it may be injured. I'd take it to a wildlife rehabilitation place or maybe even a vet specializing in avian medicine.

BTW, they get protein from insects and spiders in the wild.

Answer 3

Ask a vet about what kind of protein to give it. If not call a wildlife refuge on caring for the bird. Hope all goes well!

Answer 4

hummingbirds cant be kept easily. If it cannot fly, you need to take it to a wildlife rehab.

Answer 5

Please turn it over to your local bird rehabber. They are the only ones who will ensure the bird's recovery in time for migration very soon.

Answer 6

blended worms comes to mind

Answer 7

let it free. it will survive on its own