A little bird???

Question

Ive had a young bird for bout 18 days. Its a bluejay that I found on the ground. The mother was killed cause I didnt see her around cause there very protective of there young and would attack you if you touched or got around them, no noise at all, Well I brung him in. I bought him some bird formula and some mealworms. I have been feeding him that every time he crys. I bought him a big cage which he goes to own his own and knows where it is. He loves to set on the perches. I red they like berries and fruit, so I tryed some bananas and berries, he absolutly loves bananas and also the berries. He can fly somewhat, mostly he hops and flaps. He is loose in my house and goes in his cage at night. He goes outside and come back on the pourch when he wants to come back in. I put up a fence so cats couldt get him. He is so attached.

1.) How old is he if he is feathered w/ lng tail, appr 5in tall, and flys kinda?

2.) How much lnger do I feed him formula?, he pecks mealwrms an bird seed a lil?

Answer 1

You could send him to a bird rescue center, but since he's already bonded with you, that may not be in the birds best interests (although many would disagree with me).  The best option is to give him a wide variety of food as he grows up, including the formula.  If you want to keep him as a pet, make sure to socialize him regularly, since you'll be his only social outlet and source of attention.  When he grows up, you may want to give him the option of flying away to be free.

Answer 2

It's illegal to keep a wild animal, or any part thereof, such as feathers, nests, etc.. You'll either be fined a large sum of money and/or be sent to jail. Send the bird to a wildlife rehabilitator who knows how to take care of it and can teach it to live in the wild where it belongs.