How do i feed a baby bird?

Question

the bird has some gray hair and a yellow beak

Answer 1

soak dog food in water for a little bit then put it into a syng and squeeze it out into his mouth. if he doesnt eat at first just put a little on his beak and he wil relize it is food.

Answer 2

take a smashed banana..catch the bird...lift the banana high so that itzz neck is looking straight towards the sky..then it will open itzz mouth or u forcebly open it and make sure the banana goes down the throat..the position is very important since thts the position itz mom feeds it like..

do tell me hw the bird is doing..i love animals..

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Answer 3

Put some seeds or worms near the bird's mouth and see if it eats them; if it does, then the bird is already weaned and is not exactly a baby anymore. If it does not eat the solid food, then here's what to do:

Using a hammer, bend a spoon vertically so it sort of resembles a parrot's lower beak. Otherwise use a syringe, the type used for feeding medication to babies is good--but wash it thoroughly with hot water! Then get some (no sugar added) oatmeal or cereal of a gravy-like consistency, and feed it to the bird using the spoon or syringe. You'll have to feed a bird whenever its crop, the wiggly pouch under its neck, is deflated. The bird is well-fed whenever the pouch is reasonably round, but don't overfeed the bird, the pouch doesn't have to be puffed.

Judging by what you say the bird looks like, I'd say it's a fledgling and will have to be fed 6-8 hours around the clock, but when will a bird's crop deflates all depends on the bird's age and appetite, so don't take my word for granted. And food temperature has to be between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius; wrong food temperature kills baby birds. I'd personally let the bird goes nature's way (to a predator) because feral birds (as I suppose your bird is) can transmit diseases such as mites, parasites etc. on to you. The best thing to do, although expensive for a stray, is to take it to an avian vet.

If raising the bird yourself, all other rules of bird-keeping apply, such as no PTFE (non-stick) cookware and appliances that have to be heated (irons) should be used around the bird, as they can be deadly (esp. to babies); and also don't use ammonia-based cleaners near the bird or let it play with anything toxic. Please visit www.flyinggems.com to find out a list of things toxic to birds.

Hope that helps...

Answer 4

soften bread in liquid, or some fluid

Answer 5

simple dear just open the birds beak and feed it it will eat itself.

Answer 6

Call wildlife rescue  and they will come and get it.  You cannot duplicate it's natural food especially when you don't know what sort of bird it is.   Many birds eat different food.   Can you find the nest and put it back?

Answer 7

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 8

this bird sounds like it is a starling.  NEVER feed worms, do not feed banana, bread, ....feed it the high protein dog/cat food soaked in water to the consistency of oatmeal. Feed with the end of a stir stick, or a straw cut to a spoon....Go to www.starlingtalk.net for all you needs and for the proper recipe for the food.....

Answer 9

soak high protien dog  food in water and ut it in its mouth as often as he asks for it kee him warm this takes weeks i warn you