What do u feed a sparrow?

Question

I found an abandoned, injured sparrow on the street today. I took it home rather than leaving it out to die. I am taking care of it until i find a vet or an wildlife reserve. I am heading out tmw to search for one that specializes in birds... in the meantime what can i do to help the bird, do i feed it milk, water or salad etc. It is winter right now, so i doubt i will find any worms or anything like that. Please no snide remarks, i dont know much about taking care of birds, please help! i dont want this sweet creature to die. thanks.. ciao

Answer 1

go to this site, would not let me cut and copy to paste it on here:

http://www.starlingtalk.com/emergencycare.htm


HOW IS THE BIRD ? 1/19/07

Answer 2

do not feed it milk. Offer it water, you may have to drip some on its beak with an eyedropper (make sure it is clean). As far as food, just offer it bird seed. Keep it very warm, away from drafts. You wouldn't happen to have any sort of heating lamp like for a reptile? Since it is a wild animal, humans touching it and event he sight of humans will stress it out very much. So try to avoid touchingin it and put in in a place away from people. Wash your hands very well after touching it. And please do bring it to a vet or rehaber tomorrow. (birds are very fragile creatures, don't feel bad if it doesn't make it throught the night)

Answer 3

alright then i will can help you out about the sparrow hawk bird that they came from the small north american falocon. and they do prey on small birds and other animals that they can caught for foods. they dont eat anything like worms or vegtables or fruits . they are wild bird that live in a tall tree .but if you do want to take care of it as a pet you need to make it a house by getting a cage or a caboon that made from straws its a bird house that you can hang onto the tree . they dont drink milk just water .you can feed it with small bugs but alive ones so can hunt for it preys. you can also get yourself some wild birds books from the book store and you can read and check out something alot about the wild sparrow hawks birds . will help you with how to take care of the those kind of bird.

Answer 4

Offer it seed and water. Not milk. Keep in in a quiet place with as little disturbance and human interaction as possible. Make sure to keep it warm. You need to get it to a wildlife rehab ASAP so that they can give it the right care. If it is any type of sparrow other than a House Sparrow, it is illegal for you to have it in your possession.

Answer 5

right now I would let the bird rest on its own. provide only water in a shallow bowl, and if you have bird seed give it some. but the important thing is to let it feel safe and undisturbed. Try contacting friends of wildlife, and don't be surprised if you find it expired in the morning. It is probably sick instead of injured.be sure to maintain cleanliness as a whole host of bird disease may be transmitted from birds including ectoparisites

Answer 6

I wouldn't feed it any liquids, most birds like that don't need to drink water, they can get it from their food. You could see if it wants to eat some birdseed. Otherwise I'd just put it in a dark box and leave it alone. Don't feel bad if it doesn't make it, I don't know what the odds are. And yes, I'd see if a rehabilitator can take it. Good luck.

Answer 7

I'm assuming it is an adult due to the time of the year, but for babies, do NOT feed them water unless they are old enough to drink it by themselves. They will get pneumonia and die. For an older bird, I would offer water and bread, and try to keep the stress to a minimum. Good luck, I hope he pulls through!

Answer 8

Google "wildlife rehabilatators" in your area and call them. Until then, keep it in a warm quiet place.