A few minutes ago, I opened the door to walk my dog and as soon as I opened it, a bird flew at us! I slammed the door shut because I did not want an angry mocking bird stuck in my house! It turns out though that it was just a baby! The mockingbirds have been attacking us lately because I have a dog and they see her as a threat, so I assumed it was another bird trying to fly at us as soon as I walked out of the apartment. (which happens a lot lately.) As me, my dog, and my bf walked back to the door, we saw this baby bird sitting there! I don't know if he was hurt or just shaken up, or if he'll make it or not! My bf said we shouldn't touch it or the mother wouldn't take it back, but it's not like we could put it back in the nest, and we had to pick it up to move it, so we just set it by their tree. If it is still alive and out there, (unless a cat got it or it flew off and is ok) should I try to bring it in and take care of it or does it have a better chance if I just leave it be?
2007-07-28 03:07:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
As a side note, I can't afford vet bills or anything and have no way to buy food. I could maybe go scrounge around for some worms or other bugs in my yard though.
2007-07-28 03:12:53 · update #1
The belief that baby birds that are touched by human hands will be rejected by their parents is a myth.
Do the following:
1) Determine whether a featherless baby bird has fallen out of its nest.
2) Put the bird back in the nest if you can reach it.
3) Carefully place the bird in a box or paper bag lined with soft tissues if you cannot put the bird back into the nest or if you do not know where the nest is.
4) Poke holes into the box lid or bag to admit air.
5) Keep the box or bag in a moderately warm place.
6) Contact a licensed rehabilitator to care for the bird.
7) Contact the local Audubon Society, Humane Society or a local veterinarian for advice if you do not have a wildlife rehabilitation organization in your area.
Tips & Warnings
Young birds that are partially feathered, are out of their nest and are able to hop should be left alone unless obviously injured. Parent birds will be nearby to feed and watch over them.
Never offer food or water to a baby bird without professional advice.
It is against federal law to keep a wild bird in your possession without a license.
2007-07-28 03:14:10 · answer #1 · answered by Vic 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This really is a personal question......it's your choice. How much effort do you want to put into caring for a wild deserted baby bird. If it was flying, I don't think it would still be in it's mothers nest. You could either try to feed it and keep it warm, or bring it to an animal shelter or emergency vet and see if they can help the little guy alonG. Otherwise you can let nature take its course because the mother will not take the bird back if it was indeed a nest mate if you touched it. Natures natural selection.
2016-05-21 01:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, please take care of it. I see this as a sign where you can show love to something that is helpless and unable to care for itself. Though the mother might not accept the baby back into the nest, your loving kindness will prepare this baby for the life he will have to live outside the nest anyway. Who knows, maybe this will be the connection needed to bridge the gap between your dog and the mockingbirds.
Do you ever just sit and watch them? Birds and other animals created can teach us so much if we will take a little time and just observe. I believe that God has placed inside of them a silent witness for man to learn how to live and survive, but man has gone away from watching and listening to the sounds of nature and therefore our connection to them has waned.
Please let me know (email) what happened.
Bless you.
2007-07-28 03:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it be. The mother will take care of it. If it is able to fly then it's old enough to leave the nest.
2007-07-28 03:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say to just take care of it until you call the local fish and game department and then have them take it.... Well hope this helped!
2007-07-28 03:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by *{I'm~your~Girl!}* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it to the animal hospital. We had four baby bunnies in our yard, and three of them got eaten by a huge crow, so we took the other one to the animal hospital. They take in all sorts of wild animals then set them free.
2007-07-28 03:11:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call your nearest animal rescue center and seek their advise. It's great that you want what's best for the young chick.
2007-07-28 03:11:25 · answer #7 · answered by TruthSeeker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't pick it up directly. pick it by a paper or a cloth. then keep it safely in the net. don't leave as it is.u know its a baby bird.
2007-07-28 03:10:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would wait about 30 minutes and see if hes still there. if he is, youll either havfe to let him die or take care of him...if your going to take care of him you should researcht he bird, and go digging for worms or buy them. youll also need to squish them up and feed them to it. also take it to a vet and pay for the expenses (heart worms, fleas/lice, and what not)
2007-07-28 03:10:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It has a better chance if you just leave it be.
2007-07-28 03:10:59 · answer #10 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋