Can anyone tell me how to take care of a sparrow?

Question

we found it on the side of the rode...it tried to fly but it couldn't...it's not a baby....so help?!

Answer 1

Im sorry to say, but it might die whatever you try to do

Consult a vet

Go to your local pet store and buy some crickets

Get some bugs for it

seeds

Putting it in a nice habitat would let it live longer such as;

your backyard

and then let some crickets loose

or bugs

and put a pile of seeds somewhere

The bird wont just run away

its no stupid

But if it has a broken leg/wing

Put it out of its misery

Answer 2

sparrows are a pain in the ***. i consider them as slingshot practice.

Answer 3

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...