Found a baby sparrow in the yard today..barely able to flutter..(not really fly yet)..have it in a tall cage right now, but it doesnt even fly up to the branches..it can hop up to the food dish I put very low..I put wild bird seed in it , also provided a bird dish with water, it could reach..any other things I need to provide? It stays mostly on the floor, and hops around, or tucks its head under its wing, and sleeps on the floor.Should I give it a little nest to sit in, on the floor (a small dish with cotton or tissues?) Any help would really be appreciated!!
2007-06-10 12:24:23 · 5 answers · asked by Laura C 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Where are you from? my mom deel's with the Game and Parks service and we take all kinds of babby birds.
2007-06-10 12:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by tornadochaser_1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the bird is fully feathered, it is most likely a fledgling and has left the nest on it's own and it's parents are caring for it. You need to replace it where you found it..preferably in a scrub or tree so it is relatively safe from predators, and the parents should come back to feed it. If it is unfeathered...then look for a nest and if you can find it...replace it into the nest. Do not worry about your scent being on the chick..birds have a very poorly developed sense of smell and will NOT reject a baby that has been touched. If you cannot find a nest, get the bird to a local wildlife rehab for it's best chance of survival. Also, keep in mind, it is illegal for you to try and raise this bird on your own.
2007-06-10 20:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
first off i had a baby sparrow i found that i took care of so i mostly know what i'm talking about.you should keep it very warm.put a warm towel or something in the cage and put the sparrow in it.make sure it has plenty to eat and drink.if it is a baby you can get a kind of baby bird food formula at a pet store.feed it and let it drink as much as you can.i had to feed mine every ten minutes or so.try to keep it comfortable and talk to it often as long as it's not scared.if you need more help i will try to give you more help.take good care of it.thanks for trying to save it.
2007-06-10 19:35:22 · answer #3 · answered by soccerbaby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look at this website for help:
2007-06-10 19:36:09 · answer #4 · answered by Here to Help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out this website
http://www.lafeber.com/Products/feeding_instructions.asp
2007-06-11 12:20:06 · answer #5 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋