baby bird help!!?

Question

yesterday morning we found an unfeathered little bird, on the ground with no nest in sight
we have been feeding him crushed up worms and he poops/urinates-whichever you want to say-regularly
but he is trying to stand and I am pretty sure his leg is broken
because it stays tucked under him and he doesn't move it, but he is fine if I touch it
is there anything I can do for his leg until I can get him to a professional??

Answer 1

What's the Best Thing to Do If You Find a Baby Bird?

Most of the time, the best thing is to leave a baby bird right where you found him. As helpless and frail as these baby birds may appear, they are there for a reason, and they probably have parents who are watching them from somewhere nearby. To assure yourself that the male or female parent will return to the baby, keep your eye on the young bird for up to three hours from a discreet distance. It's important to watch for the duration of that time in order not to wrongly assume abandonment, because it's very easy for one of the parents to slip into the bush, feed the babies, and leave again by the time you've gotten up to get a glass of water or answer the phone. It's also critical during this observation time that you refrain from disturbing the reunion. If the parents are continually frightened, they may never come back. Stay out of sight and try to keep all dogs and cats out of the area.

Do your best to keep the young bird out of danger, but remember that some things are out of your control. For example, a snake may come along and eat the baby bird. It is probably best not to try to save the victim, or to kill the snake. This is nature in action. A hawk might soon come along and eat the snake!

One last important consideration to make when watching baby birds is to be aware that certain species nest on the ground. And remember, bringing up birds is often a two-parent job. If the female parent has died, the male may continue where she left off, and vice versa. Be observant, cautious, and, above all, try to remember whose baby s/he really is. If you're certain that the parent bird has disappeared for good and left a nest full of offspring, call the WRR 24-Hour Emergency Hotline at [phone].

Stop feeding it worms your will kill it with them.

Sapphyre
Certified Avian Specialist
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Answer 2

It particularly relies upon on the species, yet in maximum situations I say no. in case you have a wild chook, i could strongly advise that or not that is dropped at a flowers and fauna rehabilitation midsection. they're going to comprehend what to do. in case you won't have the ability to deliver it to them, in keeping with risk they're going to have recommendations. some birds are strict insectivores whilst toddlers. they might consume over a hundred fruit flies an afternoon. Others, inclusive of crows, can consume canned dogs nutrition and floor pork. Parrots and small finches inclusive of Zebra finches and society (Bengalese) finches will do nicely on a mix which would be offered from any puppy keep. Similac has a tendency to be intense in iron and lactose, neither of that's sturdy for passerines (perching birds inclusive of sparrows, cfrows or perhaps chickens!). Lactose is undesirable for birds usually, however some birds seem to have the skill to look after it. If all else fails, hit upon a vet that does birds. they might have contacts w've not heard of right here on Y! solutions :-) sturdy success!

Answer 3

No dont touch its hurt leg seek medical help. Call a wildlife resue and KEEP IT WARM. Try a heating pad under a box and place bird in box with blankets. Set it to low until you know how hot it gets. The bird will most likely die if your not a professional, trust me Ive tried and lost and I have lots of experience in the animal care feild.

Answer 4

Place a small board on the broken part of the leg and tie it up in two positions until you get it to a vet because the bird will need some type of support for that leg.

Answer 5

Keep him warm and quiet and get him to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator as quickly as you can. If it fell from a nest, it could have spinal damage. This could affect the legs and prevent it from standing correctly. Try not to handle him, except as absolutely necessary, as handling could aggravate the injury.

Answer 6

keep him in a very small box where he can't stand try to leave it alone as much as possible. get to a proffessional as soon as possible.

Answer 7

it might be splayed legs. here is a site to fix splay legs
http://www.parrotparrot.com/splay/
if thats not the case, just take it to a vet