OMG I NEED HELP NOW !!!

Question

ok so one of my cats left a help less baby robin (i think) on our door step not engered at all

i have no idea were the nest is

can any one help me what can i do to support it untill i can let it go back in the wild ?

more info : eyes shut starting to grow fethers on wings

please help!

Answer 1

No, do NOT keep this bird..it will most likely die in your care AND it is illegal.  If not injured, please follow these instructions:

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/contact....

If the bird has ANY wounds from your cat, it needs immediate antibiotic treatment as cats carry a lot of bacteria in their saliva and the infection will set in quickly, and the bird will die.  

Answer 2

Well did you touch it if you did the mom will not come back so you will just be stuck with a bird until it grows up!

Answer 3

You can NOT release it back into the wild at this age. Only if itr can fly then you can and you will have to feed  it cause it will come to you for safty. So you might as well keep it. It will be realy attached to you since its so young.

You need to go to the petstore and get some formula. Formula for all birds. Get one cup and fill it with 1 cup of formula and one cup of warm water( The little cup that came with formula). Mix it well and use a syringe to feed it. Dont do too much at a time or it may regergitate. DONT give it water. It will choke. There is the right amount of water in the formula needed. Dont feed it worms. They have bacteria that could hurt them, only mom can break it down. When they are fledgling which it sounds like it to me they can eat watermelon, mealworms(HEADS cut off or they will eat its insides), bananas, veggies, and seeds(wild bird seed). Unless it cant hopp or sit on your finger or have any feathers you can feed him formula and he other foods listed. If he is pecking at stuff when you hold it then he doesnt need syringe. Only a bird cup.

Keep him in a s****. or something of that effect. On a heating pad. Make a nest shape out of a washcloth towel and place a thin washcloth over it to keep the warmth inside. Put temp on low.

When it is able to hop around and sit on perches and stuff It needs a cage, perches, and feed/ water cups. The cage can be for a cockatiel, thats a fine sixe for it. Cut up all the foods listed and place them in the food dich and sprinkle seeds on the bottom of the cage and mealworms(With heads cut off) on the bottom, it teaches them how to foriege. You can even add a mirror. It keeps them intertained. Make sure that you keep the cage cleam with newspaper on the botom. The bird will be more happier. Place the cage near a window to calm him down as well.

When he can fly you can release him outside. As long as he can fly. He may come to you for food though. You could even keep him if you would like but get a bigger cage for him.

Goodluck

Bethani

Answer 4

Despite the fact that different birds eat different foods, the diet of the young is remarkably standard. Like human babies, birds need protein and lots of it to help them grow at such an incredibly fast rate. For most land birds (robins, cardinals, bluejays, swallows, and woodpeckers) the basic food is meat. Raw kidney, liver, or canned dog food have been used with good results.

Preparation of the meat depends somewhat upon the size of the bird - if it is very small, then the pieces of the meat must also be small. As the bird grows the size of the pieces can be increased. You may cut the meat into strips when fresh and place it in small packages in the freezer to be thawed and used as needed.

The food should be at room temperature and fed to the bird by hand or with dull tweezers or forceps. Place one hand over the bird's back and wings, raise the head into an erect position, and tap the base of the bill lightly to signal that it's time for feeding. Drop a small amount of food into the gaping mouth. If the bird will not open its mouth, gently force it open. Drop the food well into the throat, being careful not to puncture skin in the throat. Do not force feed liquids. Feed the bird until it's full and no longer gapes. Keep handling to a minimum.

Nestling should be kept in a warm shoe box. Line the box with paper towels that can be changed frequently, and place in a warm place. Keep the bird out of drafts to avoid respiratory infections. Sick or injured birds should be taken to a veterinarian. As the bird grows, a larger cage will be needed. Old window screens can be fashioned into an aviary

Test fly your bird indoors; a screened-in porch is ideal. As soon as the bird can fly and gain altitude it can be released back to the wild. The shorter the bird is in captivity, the better. Release your bird in an area with abundant natural food where you've seen other birds of the same species.

Good  Luck!!!!!

Answer 5

If you want to give the  baby bird any chance of surviving, you need to keep it warm. Make it a little cozy in a box filled with towels. make sure he fits very snugly inside it. Keep looking for the nest, remember it could be on the ground. You can try to feed it a bit of water or some mashed worm through a dropper, but calling a professional would be best.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

What you need to do is call a vet who takes injured wildlife. Or contact a wildlife rehabber. The vet can refer you to one. It is all free. The bird will need medication seeing is was caught by a cat their saliva is toxic to birds. Until then keep it warm. make a nest out of cool whip bowl and tissue for warmth. Put the nest and bird inside a box as they are famous for flipping out of nest and falling. Put a heating pad set on low under box. Do not give water at all can drown from this. (aspirate). hand feed it cut up mealworms and earthworms that you get from petstore. Also can try to feed it handfeeding formula that get at pet store. Feed it with 1cc syringe do not just put in mouth put in back of throat. If cannot get that then may feed it cat or dog food that has been soaked in water. Pat excess water off and cut into tiny bits and feed. Can also mash to applesauce texture and feed with end of popsicle stick. Just to let you know it is illeagel for you to keep it so I would not say to much about it. Can be fined heavily. need permit or license. best place is vet or rehabber for its survival. They need to be fed every 30 mins from morning until dark. They do not eat at night unless critical. If not raised right it will become imprinted and never able to be released back to wild where belongs. Good luck and thanks for caring. :)

Answer 7

No matter what you try to do at home it will die, you need to take it to a wildlife center ASAP! Baby birds are very fragile and sensitive and require way to much care for you to deal with. If you really want it to live you need to get it to a wildlife care center right now! I know this from past experiences, please take my advice!