A storm blew a bird's nest down with 2 older babies in it and destroyed the nest. Any thoughts?

Question

They appear to have lost their baby fuzz and are almost completely covered in feathers but still with juvenile markings/spots. They're either mockingbirds or grackles, the nest was lined with mud and i read that grackles do this. They were just sitting in my driveway and it was pouring down, relentless, i have them in a bucket with some rags and such right now.

Answer 1

okay you need to get a lightbulb and a bunch or drie towels.

Make sure you keep them warm.

i sugest keeping them outside near where you found them.

maybe on a pourch or something.

unfortunatly it is illegal to keep wild birds as pets.

if they are old enough they wil eventually fly away and if you do kepe them outside the mother bird WILL come back, even if your scent is on the babies.

if you like give them some rollie pollie bugs or is you really want to get into it get kaytee baby bird formila at your petco stoor.

hope this all helps.

Answer 2

If the parents are still around they will call for them and the babies will answer back.  Maybe you can build a make-shift nest out of the top of a 3 liter bottle and the parents will  resume caring for them.

Answer 3

You need to keep them very warm and take them to a vet or call animal control and ask them what to do.

Answer 4

scpenname  gave  good  advice,  line  the  bottom  of  an  old  bowl  with  an  old  dust  rag  and  put  them  back  where  you  found  them.  Notice  if  the  parents  show  up  and  if  not  maybe  you  could  dig  up  some  worms  from  your  yard  and  give  them  to  the  birds  with  tweezers.  Give  them  a  drop  of   water  gently  with  a  syringe.

Answer 5

how sweet of u to save those babies

it must have been a terrible storm because those nests are hard to come off the tree

well u are now their mommy

u need to get some regular worms and mash them up and feed them to them

or u can take them to a shelter

but dont buy canandian worms because they will choke

Answer 6

You could also keep them in a plastic shoe box with a lid and air holes and paper toweling,Wait for the storm to pass and put them in an old hat or something nest shaped with paper towels or shredded paper inside and put them back near where you found them and observe to see if the parents feed them. You can call animal control while attempting this and they can be ready in case the parents don't return to feed them to help place them with a rehabilitator. I found grackles like this and that is what the rehabilitator told me to do next time.

Answer 7

let nature run it's course wouldn't that be best even if the chicks do die.... it could be helping population control?

Answer 8

Call your local department of natural resources for your state...if you can't find that number, call a state park and they'll have the number...or call the game warden and get the number from him for a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in your area.  They'll know what to do and are the babies' best shot at survival.  They will take them and raise them, or tell you what to do.

They MIGHT tell you to wait until the weather has cleared and then put them back near where you found them ASAP so mama bird can continue bringing them food, since they're older.

Answer 9

take them inside and keep them warm. In the morning take them to a bird vet. Try to feed them something warm. or a cracker. maybe a worm if you find one.

Answer 10

If they are older, then they should be ok. Check to see if they can grip your finger (and yes it is ok to touch them, that's a myth). Watch too if the parents still feed the birds. They are not completely safe, but they are fledglings and are probably going to be leaving the nest anyway.

If they are still nestlings, set up a nest for them in a safe place using a bowl. Place them in the bowl. The parents should be able to find them from their calls.

I hope this helps.

Answer 11

I would tell my pediatrician.

Answer 12

thats very sad and unfortunate, maybe you should take them to a pet store or a veterinarian.  The birds might be hurt and need additional help.  It's nice to see someone being a good Samaritan and helping out baby birds.

Answer 13

are you trying to keep it alive? it needs its mother.

Answer 14

If they are fully feathered..they were probably close to leaving the nest anyway, and should do fine.  You can put them in a place with some protection from the weather near the original nest location and watch from afar to see if the parents are coming to feed them.  You can also put them in a basket or pail with a handle and add grass, twigs etc. for warmth, and tie it back up to the original nest location for the parents to find.  Do not worry about your scent being on the chicks..there is an old wives tale saying they will be abandoned..but this is not true due to the fact that birds have a poor sense of smell.  Do not attempt to care for these birds on your own..it is best to let the parents care for them, and also it would be illegal as all wild native birds are protected by law.

Answer 15

There are usually shelters for wild animals and birds nearby. They would likely adopt them, and maybe even let you visit! There are professionals there who know the needs of young birds and how to nurse them back to help. Check it out in the phone book. You could call the humane society for further reference.

Answer 16

if they are hurt take them to the vet, but if they are healthy just try to make a nest out of anything you can and put them back where their other nest was

thats what i did once