Baby red winged blackbird?

Question

HHEELLP ,i found a baby red winged blackbird outside ,and i have no clue as to what to feed it,and im not taking it to the spca or the vet cause they usually just kill the baby bird that they get.

Answer 1

you could try cutting a worm up in little pieces or even find small bugs to kill for it . Handle the bird as little as possible and keep fresh water at all times. hope it lives cause they are one of the pretty ones. good luck

Answer 2

find some worms if you can.

Answer 3

go to your local pet store and purchase handfeeding formula....

got to this website

http://www.lafeber.com/products/feeding_...

VERY demanding work to handfeed a wild bird......

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://search.yahoo.com/search?p=how+to+...

Answer 5

I have also been taking care of red winged blackbird for about a week now.  I have been feeding it mushed up kitten food with a boiled egg yolk and it has been doing great.  Of course, it would be best to return it to the nest if possible.  If not, email me.  I would like to know how it goes, and I could help you.