I don't know which nest the baby came from..but he's under my car because he's scared :( please any helpful suggestions..
2007-04-27 01:16:12 · 12 answers · asked by icandaze 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
Depends on how old it is:
2007-04-27 01:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by A Guy 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
First off don't worry about gloves... birds have a very poor sense of smell and it's a never ending old wives tale that the bird will be rejected because of human scent. If the bird is a fledgling, it may be learning how to fly, these guys usually have most feathers except for a slightly shorter tail, in which case the bird may have to spend a few days on the ground learning how to fly. If it looks young (very fluffy, no tail / short stub, can't even flutter) you can place it back in the nest if possible, if it is able to perch try as close as possible to the nest or even make it a small "artificial nest and place it as close as possible (make sure it is solidly in place or it will fall), then check up every now and then to see if the parents are coming to feed it, if you don't see anything within 3-4 hours the parents check under to see if there are any feces, white = good being fed, green = bad . If the parents aren't coming back or if the bird is injured call your nearest wildlife rehab center, if you aren't sure where that is call your local vet / humane society and ask or look at this site : http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm
Good luck
2007-04-27 10:12:26 · answer #2 · answered by crazy.carabid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a VERY bad old wives tale that you cannot touch a baby bird. Birds have no sense of smell. Here's a good list (in order of perferability) from a former Rehabber:
1. Put it back in the nest. If there are multiple nests, put it in the one with the closest resembling babies
2. put the bird in an open box with short sides (just enough to make sure it'll stay in) up as high as you can in a bush or multi-branched tree (the parents will take care of the chick even if it's out of the nest)
3. If 1 and 2 don't work or are impossible to do, call your local vet or animal control officer. They will be able to help find local rehabilitators who can take care of the bird
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you try to take care of the bird yourself. You will end up causing more harm than good.
2007-04-27 11:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by taliswoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might just get a wooden box or something to put the baby bird in, I would suggest wear gloves. Put the box where the mother can see the bird I bet the mother is still around. Let the parents take care of the bird. I know it is hard to watch especially if there is cats and other critters. Just watch if you can from a distances or from inside the house to see if mom is around. If not you might try to call for some help surely there is a game warden in your area that could help.
2007-04-27 12:11:25 · answer #4 · answered by ruthie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it fell out of the nest and you do not know what nest the mother bird will not take care of it. If you have a local humane society with a wild life area I would call them. Or if you are so inclined raise the baby bird yourself. But then you must keep the bird or turn it over to the wild life center. I would not suggest raising a wild bird. The wild life center is the best. With out momma bird to raise it the baby will die. So find a wild life center. If you decide to try to help it and there is no wild life center then get a small cage for now with a warm place to put it. You will need to go to local pet store and get a dropper and feed it by hand water and talk to them about what other things to feed it. This option is alot of work and commitment. The wild life center would be a better place to go.
2007-04-27 08:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by tbop_33 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Baby birds do not usually fall from their nest; they jump. As the young birds grow the nest gets crowded, so they leave before they are capable of flying. This is normal. The BEST thing to do with baby birds is leave them where they are as their parents are likely nearby taking care of the youngster. Do not attempt to put it back in its nest or raise it yourself. If you feel you MUST do something to help a baby bird, call your local wildlife office, department of the environment, fish and game or extension office. There may be a licensed rehabilitator in your area.
2007-04-27 08:33:48 · answer #6 · answered by RanaBanana 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Toughest question ever!
Here are some possibilities:
Use some paper to move him into a box. Move him inside where it is cool. Put some water in a tin jar top or some such and place the water in with the bird. Call your local animal shelter and ask them what to do next.
I had the same thing happen to me, but a cat had injured the bird. I tried to find a place for the bird. Eventually, I had to put him in some ivy and leave him. It was a very traumatic experience for me...
I hope he lives!
2007-04-27 08:29:12 · answer #7 · answered by realdreamcards 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put gloves on like laytex gloves and pick it up and put it some where safe back in the tree in the nest if you can get to it but u must wear gloves becasue if you dont the mother will abandon the baby bird
2007-04-27 08:21:58 · answer #8 · answered by Abby 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Abby has the right idea, but I am not sure if there is anything you can do as Certified stated, try to accept the indifference of nature and do what you can. Poor birdy.
2007-04-27 08:41:51 · answer #9 · answered by diamondbullet66 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should call the vet quick, and keep an eye on it, stray cats will try to make a meal of it
2007-04-27 08:28:12 · answer #10 · answered by DarkDragon_ZX 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you can call the animal control people.(not sure what they are called)
2007-04-27 08:22:22 · answer #11 · answered by hidden_within_a_nightmare 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋