We just found a baby bird. It just hatched, but the nest was lying on the ground! The mom won't come back to it at all. What do we feed it? What do we do?? PLEASE HELP QUICKLY!!
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Usually the parents will continue to feed it if you leave it where it landed and the chick is ok. The parents probably weren't far but won't come around if you are nearby , so stay away. They also won't "sit" like they did before the chick hatched--they spend their time finding food and bringing it back.
You might have to keep an eye out for predators though as chicks on the ground are a good target. Don't feed it yourself unless you know what kind of bird it is as different birds eat different things. Some are carnivores and eat worms, grubs, etc, while others eat seed, and so forth. Also, you would need to be feeding it pretty much around the clock.
If you have already taken it in, see if you can find a local wild bird rescue organization to take over. Feeding wild baby birds is tough for someone who doesn't know what they are doing.
call your local animal control or vet
feed it worms if it's an insect eater. they usually eat worms or small beetles.
I would say put the nest back where it was orignally, and watch and see if the mom goes and feeds it. Most likely it would.
If the mom does not feed it, you can go to the store and buy a hand feeding formula which is a powder
definetly call your local vet or animal controle that has actually happened to me before and they said never to feed it or hold them becuase they might have a deseas but definelty call the peeps asap
Call local vets and ask for a local wildlife rescue. Attempting to raise the bird on your own will likely fail. For now I would just leave it right where it is. If you handle it the mother may never come back to it. If it turns out you are forced to bring it inside due to cold temperatures or threat of cats or something, use gloves and take the entire nest in. Chances are it won't survive (they can't take much stress) but hopefully it will hang on until you can contact a local rescue. Sometimes the local police department can put you on the right track too. Good luck!
Go to a pet store and buy some formula!!! Raise the chick as your own lolz
Had this happen, put the nest back in the tree, if you can't, put it in a pail and hang that. Mommy, will normally come back, as she hears her baby crying for her, for food, whatever.
you put the nest back immediately!!! and watch from inside to see if mom comes back...this may take a while but leave them be! Mom should come.
If you touch the bird itself mom will not come back. Move the nest back and keep an eye out. If she doesn't come back call a vet.
try to replace the nest back to where it was orignally and see if the mother will come back to feed. You will have to watch from afar as the mother will not come back with you standing there watching. ONLY if you know the parents are not coming back.then you need to get this bird to a local wildlife rehab in your area. Vets and your local humane society may have contact information as to who will take baby birds in your area. The parents WILL NOT abandon a baby just cause it has been touched...that is an old wives tale and not true.
dear you, well I have a baby bird here myself four! just to let you know. I also know that if it seems or looks like it is injured leave it there for an hour or so DO NOT TOUCH IT!
if there parents do not come for it in a an hour then you should out it in a cardboard box or container that has enough room for it to stand up in put a towel over the box or container and place it in a warm quiet area of your home. If that doesn't work call your local animal reabilitaion center.
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