we found a baby bird and we think that it fell out of its nest.
it can't fly but can jump.
what should we do?
how should we take care of it?
what should we give it to eat/drink?
its really hot outside so we dont want it to be outside
thanks a lot!
2007-06-10 07:10:50 · 8 answers · asked by gold1045now 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
Has it fallen from the nest, or has it fledged?
Baby birds fledge (leave the nest) several days before they can fly. They hop around on the ground and climb low branches until their wings are strong enough for flight. The parents still feed the babies during this fledgling period. If the bird is mostly feathered, put it right back where you found it - it is a fledgling and the parents will take care of it.
If the baby is not mostly feathered, if it is still mostly fuzz, it is a nestling, and should be returned to the nest, if possible, or placed in some low bushes near the nest, and the parents will continue feeding it.
Don't worry about it being hot outside. It is a wild bird. Wild birds survive in the heat.
The parents will not reject the babies if you touch them. That is a myth. A bird's sense of smell is not that acute. Wildlife biologists remove baby peregrine falcons from their nests to band them, weigh them, and take blood samples for study. They handle the babies with their bare hands. When they return the babies to the nests, the mother peregrine never rejects them. You can see photos here: http://www.wbu.com/chipperwoods/photos/perefalcon.htm
2007-06-10 08:32:59 · answer #1 · answered by margecutter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found a baby bird that I think fell out of it's nest also, it was in the middle of the street. We tried to keep it and take care of it, we fed it oatmeal through a syringe and also water. We wanted to get it big and strong and learn to fly so that it could go out and be with all the other wild birds...well, it died. I was so upset, I don't think I should have done that...I will never do it again. If it happens again I will probably ask a local vet if they know of anyone who knows how to nurture wild life so that they can properly take care of it.
2007-06-10 07:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by Isabella's Mommy Expecting #2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See if there is a wildlife rehabilitation facility in your area. Your local vet should be able to put you in touch with one. By all means, you should not try to keep the bird. It more than likely will die if you do.
2007-06-10 07:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by dachawawa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a rag and a box pick the bird up with a rag and then you put it in the box feed bread crumbds and smushed carrots!
2007-06-10 07:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should take to animal control they will take care of it
2007-06-10 07:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by Chris P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put it back in the nest
2007-06-10 07:15:56 · answer #6 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call your local vet and ask them
2007-06-10 07:19:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU SHOULD TAKE IT TO THE PET'S OFFICE
2007-06-10 07:14:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋