A cat ate the mama bird and the eggs were left alone since yesterday afternoon. Can we still help them hatch?

Question

A cat ate the mama bird and the eggs were left alone since yesterday afternoon. Can we still help them hatch?

Answer 1

I am going to say that unless they were immediately placed into an incubator then it is highly unlikely that you will be able to hatch them. Do you know the type of bird? It is also illegal to hatch the eggs unless they are that of the non-native species European Starling, House Sparrow or pigeon.  If you feel that they are still alive you should try and find a wildlife rehabber in your area to take them.

Answer 2

maybe, try and keep them warm and maybe go to a vet and see what else you can do

Answer 3

http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/life20...

I tried and searched around the net but couldnt find something specific. I hope this can help save them . please do try !

Answer 4

First, you realize that unless you turn the eggs every few hours, they will not develop.  Second, if they were indeed on the ground, the chances are that the eggs are not viable in the first place.  Third, if and when the eggs do hatch, they will imprint on humans and not ever be able to survive

in the wild.  Feeding them any meat will probably suffice.

As a naturalist, I discourage this kind of activity knowing These birds will not survive in the long run.

Answer 5

Maybe. As long as the egg didn't get wet. The temperature of the egg is maintained. We used to do this to duck egg (rat's ate their mother).Put it in a box with paper or dry clothes (eggs should be on top of the paper) better if its haystack and get a desk lamp that uses those Thomas edison lightbulb. Put it on top of the box (dont close the lid of the box so the heat being produce by the bulb will be absorb by the egg (let it on until the egg hatch) and wait for a couple of weeks and when cracks begin to appear it means you succeed and just wait for a couple of days.

Answer 6

I think you should maybe make it very warm like its mum is sitting on it. MAke sure you have some sought of light as well.

I'm not so sure about this but I hope it helped.

Good luck

Answer 7

Leave the eggs alone...there is a chance the other parent is still tending to the nest..in many bird species both the male and female will both incubate the eggs.  If the other parent is not tending to the nest..then the eggs are already done and there is nothing you can do for them..also illegal for you to have these eggs in your possession.

Answer 8

Definately! if you have a mini lamp put it under that.

or find a warm place.

if you have a heater turn it on

put them in a basket looking type make them feel at home

and if anything goes wrong call the vet and they will help you for sure.

Answer 9

Not quite sure, but if i was you i would try! They deserve a chance.