How do I Take Care Of a baby swallow?

Question

Nothing is wrong with the little baby, but Id like to care for it soon when it gets older. How do I do that? Do I put a warm lamp above it and feed it chopped up worms and give it water from a little medicine thingy? How much do I feed it a day?

Answer 1

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...

Answer 2

Go out and buy some formula for the bird (along with mealworm). Feed it through a syringe. Warm lamps are always good. Don't drip anything into it's throat! This may cause it to drown. Let the bird swallow.

Here's a link:

http://home.earthlink.net/~azmagpie/id20...

Please read it thoroughly! And good luck!