i was outside just now and found a robin egg in my bushes. i got a small teacup from my sisters teaset, put a warm rag in it and set it under my lamp. how do i tell if there is a bird in the egg though? and if there is how do i help it to live when it hatches? if it hatches i cant just put it outside though bc we have a cat that happens to like birds and such. so anyways how can i tell if there is a bird in there and how do i help it hatch? all answers are appreciated!! =)
2007-05-08 10:31:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Hold the egg up to a bright light to see if there is a birdy in their, if you see a black dot (the heart) you have yourself a bird.
Try to keep the egg warm, and roll it over carefully 2-4 times a day.
If you have a bird, email me when it hatches and I will help you out with any questions you may have then.
GOOD LUCK
2007-05-08 10:48:36 · answer #1 · answered by LFL 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just because there's a 'bird' in the egg, it doesn't always mean it's alive. If the egg has been left out in the cold overnight, the bird embryo inside is most likely dead, sorry. 24 hours without incubation and the baby dies, in most cases.
If the egg was still somewhat warm when you found it, then you've still got a chance! Keep the egg warm, and contact rehab. Seriously, don't attempt to hatch a baby bird on its own. It requires much more than you can give.
Do you live in the Pennsylvania/Delaware area? If so, Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research is where I help out, and we can definately take in baby birds, eggs, etc. If you're nearby, give us a call.
Good luck!
2007-05-08 12:04:18 · answer #2 · answered by tien 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same here too! I found one too and was wondering how to take care of it, but now I'm discouraged! Okay, to see if it is alive, go in a dark room and shine a bright light on it, you should be able to see in it. Now if the yolk has red veins, it will survive! That's the growing chick! If you see that it remains a yellow yolk for about three weeks, it is NOT fertilized! The parents probably threw it out because of it! And plus, a robin ( female) has a bald patch to warm the eggs. She warms them to about, 90-93 degrees? And don't forget to turn the egg over three times a day or else the yolk will settle at the bottom and smoosh the embryo! If you see the egg looks rotten and mily inside, it is a dead egg and you should bury it :(! Good luck!
Sincerely,
The Bird Master!
2007-05-08 11:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by animal-goddess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't recommend trying to hatching it unless you have experience with wild baby birds. In some areas I think it could even be illegal to keep a wild animal. I would call a local game warden or wildlife refuge in your area and see what they say about it. Good luck!
2016-05-18 04:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the yellow pages for a wild life rescue. They may help. Be aware most wild birds are extremely difficult to raise and almost always die.
2007-05-08 10:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by punch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the egg to the vet. Hope this helps =)
2007-05-08 11:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋