What do baby birds need to eat?

Question

What do baby birds need to eat?

Answer 1

Baby birds eat various types of things, insects, worms, different meats, etc.  The parent birds will seek out food for their young and take it back to their nest where they feed the baby bird.  Usually teasing the baby for a while first to force the baby to exercise their body.

If you are planning on raising a baby bird, go to a pet store with the bird and ask one of the employees about the diet of the bird and what would be a proper method of feeding.

Be sure that the baby bird has enough water too.

Not many wild baby birds survive away from the parents.

good luck.

Answer 2

It depends on the species...is this a pet bird or wild bird?  If it is wild..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/contactA...

If these are pets...contact your local pet store.

Answer 3

Well, It depends on the bird.  Some eat seeds, and  berries.  Raptors hunt live prey,  Some eat insects- If it is a wild bird, get a licensed wildlife rehabilitator to take it, It will die if you keep it.  If it is domestic, call a pet store, see if they have EXACT baby bird formula.

Answer 4

Baby birds need a special formula.  You can find a lot of parrot brands, because many species of parrot are hand-fed.  You can find wild bird mixes on the Internet.  Just do a google search