Found A Baby Robin?

Question

I was outside and all of a sudden a baby robin came hopping down the side walk. There was adult robins flying around but I couldn't find a nest anywhere.

I went to the store and got special formula for baby birds. It says for all baby birds.

The man told me that based on the babies size it should eat about 10 cc's 3 times a day.

Its a formula that you mix with warm water and syringe feed.

So far the baby didn't want 10 cc's all at once. I gave about 3 at once then the baby fell asleep for about an hour. Then another 3 cc's then fell asleep, then more.

The bird is a little smaller than a tennis ball. Has feathers on its head and is getting the wing feathers. it also has feathers on its belly.

It can't fly yet.

What should I do for him/her.

Will the bird eat and eat and eat and i should ration it off and only feed what he eats 3 times a day or what.

I have no problem raising this bird being that i always take in animals but this is my 1st baby bird so need some help.

Thanks

Answer 1

It is most likely best to call a local vet for it and ask what you should do. You might want to take it to a Wildlife Rehabilitation place, if you have any near you.... Good luck=)

Answer 2

just try to figure out what an adult robin bird teaches a baby robin. then try to wean it off of the cc's and onto whole foods(usual diet NOT ppl food) at idk age. u might want to contact a pro on this one... it's good that ur taking it  in tho=)

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...