Urgent!! Baby Bird Found!

cjandbilly · Jun 20, 2005

By the way you described it, feathers with bald spots, and a large lump, it sounds a lot like the bird I rescued when I was younger... and American Robin we named Cherry Lee. I learned a lot from helping Cherry Lee. We THOUGHT Cherry was a baby bird... turned out she wasn't, she was attacked by something, causing loss of feathers, and large bumps. We took her to the vet, and he gave her some antibiotics. We made her a HUGE cage, and took her out now and then. Even took the cage outside sometimes, so she could feel the grass. She has a diet of bread dipped in milk.. that's what the vet said to give her. You might wanna try that. I would suggest putting her in a bath tub, because it's messy. Also, her poo will stink like crazy, but if you use plastic, like you can find at Wal-Mart, or a hardware store, like Home Depot, that works wonders. We nursed her back to heath, and one day she flew away. Good luck!

save_adopt · Jun 20, 2005

make sure its possible for the mom to somehow get the baby.... i dont know how that is phsically possible...with them not having hands and all..... someone fill me in??

ilovecats · Jun 20, 2005

This is DEFINATLY a baby. There was siblings. This baby is about no more then an inch.

We fed him, and he's really strong!

He peeped and stood up a bit, and ate just the small amout we gave him. We gave him wet cat food dulited with water. We put him out for the mom, but nothing happened.

We're gonna sleep in shifts and keep trying.

cjandbilly · Jun 20, 2005

If it's not too fond of the cat food, try the milk dipped bread... they love it, and it's fun to give them. Just hold it over it's head, and wait for it's mouth to open... then give it to him/her. If you want to.

save_adopt · Jun 20, 2005

nothing is going to happen right away. like hissy said the rehab center wont take it if it is common. it is best if you just put it back in its nest with the others and let nature take its course now.

ilovecats · Jun 20, 2005

*sigh* I'm not angry, and I know its hard to see how I feel if you can't see me.

I'm not saying this again. The nest is tipping over. If I put him/her back, he/she will die. We will make a nest box tomorow, but it next to the falling next, and see what mom does. Tonight, we have to try our best.

cjandbilly · Jun 20, 2005

Originally Posted by Ilovecats

*sigh* I'm not angry, and I know its hard to see how I feel if you can't see me.

I'm not saying this again. The nest is tipping over. If I put him/her back, he/she will die. We will make a nest box tomorow, but it next to the falling next, and see what mom does. Tonight, we have to try our best.

And I know you will....

krazy kat2 · Jun 20, 2005

Contact a wildlife rescue. They can tell you what steps to take to try to keep it alive.

save_adopt · Jun 20, 2005

sweetie, im not mad either...i would like to point out that you are contradicting yourself. You wont put that bird in with its siblings...yet you leave the other ones there, what if the nest fall with them in it? I do understand that you are doing your best, and im sure that if a bird could talk it would thank you.

ilovecats · Jun 20, 2005

Originally Posted by CJandBilly

And I know you will....

Cassie...

Update: He went potty now.

Good signs are coming. He's starting to come out of the shock he was in when we found him. He's even starting to move around a bit. What a strong baby!

ilovecats · Jun 20, 2005

The reason I won't put him back is because its extra weight. Plus I gotta say I'm a bit attached.

save_adopt · Jun 20, 2005

curious... if you bring him to the wildlife rescue place and they do want him what are you going to do with it?

it may seem liike it, but im really not trying to start anything, i am just thinking what is best for the bird. It sounds like the bird isnt hurt at all anymore, you said it could stand up right?

cjandbilly · Jun 20, 2005

Originally Posted by Ilovecats

Cassie...

Update: He went potty now.

Good signs are coming. He's starting to come out of the shock he was in when we found him. He's even starting to move around a bit. What a strong baby!

YAY!

arlyn · Jun 20, 2005

Just an FYI (if you are in the US) if this bird is of an invader species such as english sparrows, or starling, a rehabber will not likely want it.
If it is a native species, it is protected under federal law, and keeping this baby, even with the best of intentions can get you into trouble.

That said, here are some great care resources:

http://www.alaweb.com/~kenwood/saba/yard/babybird.htm

http://www.webbedworks.com/messingerwoods/babybirds.htm

http://www.wildforever.org/wff_index...yBirdHelp.html

How to locate a wildlife rehabber

ilovecats · Jun 20, 2005

Cassie- Thanks for all the kindness.

Other then standing for feedings, he just sleeps all day. He is still weak. The mom isn't coming. I will update tonight on how he's doing, and we will try again tomorow.

I'm trying not to overfeed him, he's so small.

janemary · Jun 20, 2005

You're a sweetheart for taking an animal in that was injured and in need of assistance

When I lived at home we had a family of squirrels that lived in a treehouse I had made in shop class for birds

One summers day I came home from school to find one of the baby squirrels on the deck alone, convusing and gasping for breath, I wasn't sure what to do so I got my mom, then instincively I want to get a straw and blew a tiny bit of air into the squirrels mouth and pressed gently on his little chest incase he was choking. I did that 3-4 times, but it was no use, the little squirrel stopped breathing and died in my arms

We figure he choked on something or fell off the BBQ and hit his head on something. I guess we'll never know for sure..

I know that some people would say I should have left the squirrel alone and let nature take it's course, but I wanted to try and help him..

I know where you're coming from

save_adopt · Jun 20, 2005

did you take the bird back into your house?

i know you are getting attached but you nursed it back to heath. I strongly advise that you straighten the nest out a little bit so it is stable and put the baby back in with its siblings, the mom isnt going to leave all of the baby birds.

I wish you could see the way i am, im only doing this out of love for animals, it has gotten to the point where the bird could die from you taking care of it. I know, we found an "injured" bird once when i was little and we took it in, it died. unfortunentaly we couldnt find the nest to put it into. i wish we could have, it would have had a much better chance at living.

ilovecats · Jun 20, 2005

Jany Mary, your post means so much to me.

He had his third feeding now. Its about 10:40 here. He's getting stronger. Please pray that he makes it through the night.

ash_bct · Jun 20, 2005

Jenny, I know you are doing all you can for this little birdie, but please understand that ilovejoelyo isn't trying to attack you. This bird could very well die under your care. This happens all the time in nature, and that is for a reason. PLEASE try to contact a bird rescue. They may not want it for previous stated reasons, but they will be able to tell you how to better take care of it.

Right now the nest is the best place for him, birds take care of their young, and it the Momma is wary about the nest she will take care of it.

I only want you to know that I feel for you, and birdie but you have to know it's chances are not good under human care~

save_adopt · Jun 20, 2005

thank you ash_bct i know i come off strong sometimes

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