2007-05-26 10:12:07 · 9 answers · asked by ~Azorian Chick~ 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
It depends on how old the baby is, whether the father bird is taking care of it, and what species it is.
Some baby birds need to be fed every 20 minutes during daylight hours. That is why the mother and father of many species of birds both help with the feeding and care of the babies.
But if the baby is older, and ready to fledge or leave the nest, the parents do not feed it as often. This is the period of time when the baby is learning to feed itself and fly. The parents will still feed the fledgling for a time, but their care is not as critical at this stage.
If you have found a baby bird and think that it has been abandoned by its parents, make sure it is not a fledgling, a baby that should be on its own for much longer periods of time than a nestling. If a nestling has fallen out of the nest, and has truly been abandoned by its parents (maybe they were killed by cats or something), you need to place the baby bird in a box and take it to the nearest licensed wildlife rehabilitator. They will know what to feed the baby, and how to care for it until it is old enough to care for itself and be released back into the will where it belongs.
Do not touch the baby unless/until you are sure it has really been abandoned. Find a place to watch the bird where you can not be seen by the parents, so you do not become the reason the parents abandon it. If you find it is really abandoned, get it to the rehabilitator. Do not attempt to raise the bird yourself, as most birds in the US are protected by law, and you need special permits to keep one, even for a short period of time, and even for the noble purpose of saving its life. Besides, the rehabber has the training and the resources to properly care for the bird.
2007-05-26 10:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by margecutter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-25 12:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You are not equipped to handle baby birds. Nor is your friend. They need to be taken into the care of professionals. Please take them to a wildlife rescue organization. I know that you mean well but the chances of these birds surviving is low from someone who has no experience in bird care. If they're in the grass they've probably fallen from the nest. They could have a sprain, a break, or diseases.
2016-05-18 04:40:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have two baby morning doves in a nest, outside my door. Over the years I had many nests with the parents sitting on the eggs, feeding etc and ultimately see the babies fly away. :-). But I've never seen the baby doves left by them self like this. The babies have their feathers so are not new, but still small, almost looking like a baby duck. The nest is across from my door and this is the first time this location has had the babies so I'm concerned my going in and out scared the parents off. Can anyone advise me as to what to do? I live in the desert, their location is in a gangway so no H20/plants near by. I'll be here all day tomorrow so will know better if the parents come back but do wonder, how long can they survive if no H20 / seeds are brought by the parents? Thanks in advance.
2014-05-08 20:41:06 · answer #4 · answered by URSpecial 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not able to fend for itself it probably won't last a day or two tops. Birds have very fast metabolisms and need to eat and drink very frequently. I have about 18 finches sitting next to me now! They sound nice.
2007-05-26 10:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by wheezer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hon, All their life if someone takes over !
2007-05-26 10:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by lonewolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
till it falls out of a tree hey can you answer my question go into my profile and check out my questions
2007-05-26 10:14:52 · answer #7 · answered by K-Low 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to say it probably won't survive. Sorry.
2007-05-26 10:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by Breezey is saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
couple of weeks
2007-05-26 10:15:10 · answer #9 · answered by Terry P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋