I Found A Baby Bird And I Need Help?

Okay, my dad and I were out cutting down trees and we took out a branch and there was four blue eggs in a nest. they all fell out and one cracked and out popped a small almost fully developed baby bird. What should I do. I have it in a shoe box and it is wrapped in a rag and it is being heated with a heat pad. I feed it every 30 minutes with small pieces of Earthworm and it chirps and responds to me.

I Found A Baby Bird And I Need Help?
First try contacting Project Wildlife in your area or another rescue group, private groups are more likely to care for one baby bird than government groups so see if you can find a local animal rescue group, your veterinarian probably knows of some)


In the meantime get some veal baby food (not vegetable, and ham and beef are too salty, veal has the best mix of nutrients) and mix that with a little bit of water and feed with the end of an eyedropper (should be like moist mashed potatoes, not too dry or they cant swallow). They need to eat often so it is good you are checking at least every 30 min. The extra water you add to the baby food will help keep him hydrated which is very important. Be careful not to everfeed also 2-3 mouthfuls or so, they don%26#039;t know when to stop so you can overfeed them and burst their crop.


Also, you need to check that he is pooping, as with baby kittens, etc. their little bottoms can get clogged so you should take a warm, damp paper towel and lightly clean that area several times a day.


You can also try getting baby bird formula at your pet store (sold usually for parrots) or bird vitamins and adding a very small (like just a pinch) amount of that to the mixture for extra nutrients.


Also, if the yolk sac is still attached to its stomach be very careful not to damage or puncture that. And be very careful that the heat pad is not too hot for it because that can harm him, keep several layers of towels between him and the pad.


Sorry, lots of info and things to keep in mind, caring for baby birds is a full time job but if you decide to DIY lots of luck!!!


(PS if you go to school you%26#039;ll probably need to take him with you unless you can get someone else to feed him)


(PPS It%26#039;s probably a robin (blue egg) cool birds!)


Good luck!!!
Reply:Call a veterinarian who specializes in birds. He//she can advise you on what to do.





Also, instead of earthworm, you should go to the pet store and see if they have baby bird feed. Many breeders hand-feed parrots, so they should have supplies for you.





Good luck and remember - bird imprint on the first thing they see. Once the bird%26#039;s eyes open it will think you are its mom.
Reply:If you go find a local breeder, they may have a heart and take it in for you. Most breeders are experienced in hand feeding baby birds successfully. If not, you could call a wildlife sanctuary.


You should go out and buy a baby bird formula and a syringe, a bird store should be able to direct you to where to find it.


You%26#039;ll NEED to be taught how to feed it though, so remember to ask.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know if it will survive (hopefully it will) because baby birds are very hard to take care of. I would suggest that you continue to feed and care for it, and maybe put a heat lamp over it if it gets too cold. It%26#039;s good that it is responding, and not really quiet. Continue caring for it, and maybe you will have a new pet soon! :) Good luck!
Reply:I don%26#039;t know where you live, but look in your phone book for wildlife sanctuaries or bird habitats. You won%26#039;t be able to keep it alive yourself (I know, I%26#039;ve tried so many times and watched so many die), and your best chance is to find someone who is a professional you can give it to.
Reply:i raised a baby robin in a shoe box and it did well. the heat is important if you go to the pet store and get baby formula and the syringe it will need to be feed every few hours keeping the crop full after it empties..good luck
Reply:Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. You should be able to find one here: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.... or here: http://www.wildliferehabber.org/





Licensed wildlife rehabilitators have the specialized training to care for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals, and they have the required state and federal licenses that allow them to keep the wild animals until they are healthy enough to be released.





Do not take the animal to a vet - vets are for pets, and most vets do not have the expertise to care for wild animals; nor do most vets have the proper licenses that would allow them to keep a recuperating wild animal.





Do not attempt to keep this bird and care for it yourself. In the US, all native migratory birds are protected under federal law (Migratory Bird Treaty Act), and it is illegal to keep any protected bird unless you have the required permits. Penalties for violating this law include fines of up to $500 and/or up to 6 months in jail for each offense.





While preparing him to go to the rehabber, place him in a small box lined with paper towel - not cloth, as the bird%26#039;s nails could get caught in the material. Cover the box and place it in a warm, dark, quiet area. Do not allow any animals, children or excitable adults near it. Do not attempt to feed the bird - especially do not feed a baby bird earthworms. Do not attempt to give it any water - it could aspirate and die.





You need to get the baby to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator as quickly as possible - first thing in the morning - so the baby will not starve, or die from being fed the wrong food.



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