A baby bluebird has been "kicked' out of the nest, he can't move or fly, he's just laying there. What can I do

Question

I went to check my mail and there was a baby bluebird under a small fir tree I have, no nest and the other trees were far away and I didn't see any nests in them either. But his body is bigger than his little wings and he can't seem to fly or walk. He can move, breathe, his mouth will open but nothing comes out. Right now he is on his back and I don't know what to do. I feel sorrow for him, but can I really do anything for that baby bird?

Answer 1

Hi,

I have found a bluebird that was hurt and has fallen out of the nest before. My brother and I got a cardboard box and put the bird in it. (the bird that I found had a broken wing)

Then we took a small dish and put 4-5 worms in it.

Then we took another dish about 1 inch deep and filled it with water.

We put a clean blanket on the bottom of the cardboard box too. (then put the food and water dish)

The bird was badly hurt and only lived for 2 days.

Try to care for it as much as you can, but there's a chance that the bird isn't going to make it.

~animal helper~

Answer 2

i found a baby robin the other week, and i took care of it for 4 nights and 3 days. it didn't make it any longer than that. :( it died early morning on the fourth day. :( i think it had a broken wing.

you can't really do much for it, but you could take care of it. try to find a wild animal rehabilitator or a nature center in your area and see if they will take it in. if not, care for it yourself. i put mine in a big laundry basket with blankets on the bottom to contain it, and then a little woven basket with more blankets in it for it to sleep in. i fed it baby cereal and a few bites of baby hot dogs. i also gave it water. i fed it all of that out of a dropper, and it craned its little neck all the way up like i was its mother. it was sooo cute. it liked to nestle in my hands too.

if you have the time, and since it's summer i'm guessing you probably do, take it in. i know people say not to, but there was no way i was leaving it out there to fend for itself. i've read to wait a couple hours and watch nearby to see if the parents come back. make sure you hide so they can't see you, but be close enough that you can fend off any predators.

the way i see it is, it probably would have died either way, so at least with me it was happy and safe in its last days, and it wasn't attacked and scared and frightened in its last moments.

Answer 3

If you can get it back into the nest, do so as quickly as possible. Most birds actually have a very very poor sense of smell, and wont even know you've touched the baby.

If this is impossible, call your local wildlife rescue (calling animal control can direct you to them as well). Most places tend to hvae nice little old ladies that will take in injured or abandoned animals and raise them to be released in the wild.

I would not recommend trying to care for the bird yourself, as it will most likely end up with death. IF you can't get the bird back into the nest, keep him warm, away from any drafts or direct sunlight until you can get him to a wildlife rescue volunteer.

Answer 4

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. It is normal for birds to leave the nest before they can fly.   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.  Look for a rehab here:

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contactA...

Answer 5

i had that exp.

you have to get flour and soak it it water. don't put too much  

water so that it overflows

than you feed it that.

BEST OF LUCK!

Answer 6

Put him in a shoe box in a climate controlled area with water on an old towel. I guess you can try to feed him some room temp apple sauce or other very soft mushy food. Once he can fly let him go.

Answer 7

help it simply wash your hands then go and pick it up and put it in a box or something comfort it and call a wildlife and reserve center.p.s. ask what to do