What shall i feed a baby starling?

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What shall i feed a baby starling?

Answer 1

My son works as a volunteer @ a wildlife shelter.  They feed all the baby birds canned catfood - really.  I will get back with you later after he gets home with more info.

Edit:  okay, cat food (but it is mixed with other stuff - don't know what), very small cut cranberries, blueberries, peas, thinly sliced carrots, crickets (remove the head).  Also, give water in a small bowl and change it every one - two hours because for some reason, they p**p in the water.  

It would be best to take it to a shelter as baby birds are fragile, and they will get the best care with experts in that area.

@jordan - I just checked with son again about the peas - he reassured me that they feed the baby birds tiny green peas; but you sound very sure of yourself, so Lynda - just leave out the peas, okay?

Answer 2

you need to feed a starling the dog food/cat food based diet.  soak dry food in water to the consistency of oatmeal.  A  single starling will imprint on you so you should consider raising it as a pet. They make wonderful pets and are legal to keep as they are not a protected species. In fact if taken to a rehabber it may be refused or it may be destroyed.  go to http://www.starlingtalk.com/emergencycar... for all your orphaned/injured bird needs.  There you will find the correct recipe for food along with a forum of people who will be able to answer all your questions......

Answer 3

woah woah woah janet!    peas are very very bad for birds.

if its a starling give it suet and moist mealworms and bread seperatley wet the bread before feeding though ok  and just like janet tinned catfood is a good food to them!good luck!

Answer 4

Exactly why are you raising a baby Starling.  Has it been abandoned.  Are you SURE it has been abandoned.  This bird could just be a fledgling that left it's nest and has not yet learned to fly whose parents are caring for it.  This is normal.  If it is fully feathered you should just return it to the parents to care for.  Your other option is a wildlife rehab.  Also, it is usually illegal to care for wild baby birds, but since Starlings are non-natives it is legal.  If you are not experienced taking care of baby birds...it may not survive.  Here is a helpful site explaining how to care for baby starlings and what a proper diet is.  Do NOT feed bread like someone suggested, this is the worst thing to give to a bird.  

http://www.starlingtalk.com/babycare.htm

If you decide to take it to a rehab, look for a local one here:

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contactA...