Found a BABY birdie

[Rita]

at my neighbors house nest blew down and the poor little thing was the only survivor ... I was trying to find online .. I think Keith just found a # ..
been feeding it wet catfood .. Poor little thing I feel bad for it .. Now sleeping on top of the fish tank in a box so it don't get too cold

[Rita]

So far no help ... All rehabs are full

[Wrennie]

Springtime is busy for rehabbers. Get live mealworms from a pet store and use tweezers or something like that to get the worms down pretty far. I don't know how nutritious the cat food is for them. My rehabber friend also mixes monkey chow with water for its protein content. (or is it a catbird? )Did any of the 'full rehabbers give you advise at least, on how to care for it? Can ya tell how old it is? Does it still have pin feathers? Flight feathers? Are it's eyes open?

[Rita]

I think its a sparrow .. they said to keep giving it the cat food for now it will be ok .. but I did blend up some worms and gave it to him yesterday

[Wrennie]

Oh wow! He is way young! Poor thing! Good luck finding someone to take him!

[Wrennie]

I cant tell, his eyes still shut?

And a Karma at ya for helping the little guy!

[Rita]

Yeah I am hoping so too ... Poor little thing .. I need to feed him again

[Wrennie]

here is a good article;
Rescue Baby Bird Hatchlings
How to rescue baby birds - all you need to know to successfully rescue and handfeed orphaned baby bird hatchlings.
Birds which nest in trees hatch babies that are born naked and with eyes closed. These hatchlings are altricial, meaning they are born in a helpless and very immature state, requiring care for some time.

A hatchling which has fallen, or been pushed, out of its nest is usually in a sick or weakened condition. The hatchling may be suffering from hypothermia and/or dehydration.

Gather up the hatchling and place in a container such as a shoe box, or a clean, disinfected aquarium tank. Line the bottom of the container with clean paper toweling, or soft cloth, making sure there are no loose threads for little feet and nails to get caught on. This lining is to be changed after each excretion, certainly after two or three! Place the holding container half-way on a heating pad set on low. Be sure to check the temperature frequently, so as not to overheat the hatchling. If the hatchling begins to pant, (breathing with beak open) make necessary temperature adjustments. Skin temperature must also be checked for coolness. If it feels cool to the touch, he is too cool and needs to be warmed. Ideal temperature is around 95-100'. DO NOT feed a cold or chilled hatchling for they are unable to digest food in this state. As the hatchling fledges and becomes feathered, the temperature is reduced accordingly. When fully feathered, no heat is required.

Next, gently pinch the skin between your thumb and forefinger. If it stays together the hatchling is dehydrated. Using a bent, folded spoon, syringe, or eye dropper, administer Pedialite or Gatorade to rehydrate. For a home-made solution combine 1t. salt, 3T sugar in 1 quart hot water. The liquid should be at around 100', the body temperature of the hatchling. Administer fluids every 15-30 minutes, or until skin becomes pliable. After this is achieved the only source of water you will give will be mixed with food sources, eventually offered from a dish.
Commercial handfeeding formula is highly recommended, but not absolutely necessary. A good alternative is dry dog or cat food soaked in hot water. After becoming soft it should be cool enough to feed. Take a pair of tweezers and pinch off small pieces of food. By tapping the side of the beak a feeding response is triggered, making the beak open. Place food in mouth and the hatchling will automatically swallow. Feeding should be every hour except at nighttime, then resumed at daybreak.

Around the second week the hatchlings eyes will open and almost fully feathered. Though heat is no longer necessary, the baby bird must be free from drafts and not allowed to become chilled.
In addition to the soaked dog or cat food, live food should now be offered. Mealworms can be purchased, or earthworms dug up. You will find these at most bait shops. Before feeding the live bait, dip the worm, or portion of, in water continuing to supply a source of water.
At 3 weeks of age, the baby bird will be completely feathered. Activity will increase dramatically in the form of hopping and fluttering. It is at this point you put the baby bird in a roomy cage for it's own safety. The cage should allow the baby bird to fully stretch it's wings and practice flapping. Failing to do this could result in a broken wing.
Beginning the fourth week, start offering different foods in dishes, as well as water. Along with the pet foods and worms, offer spray millet, seed, bread crumbs and popcorn. A dark green leafy veggie is also good, as well as small slices of orange or apple. When the baby bird is eating well enough to sustain itself, it is time to free the bird. This process is achieved by keeping the cage outside, in a safe place, with the cage door open wide. Although the bird may leave the cage, continue to supply food and water. The bird has not been taught yet how to forage for food and may come back to eat. Even after leaving it's old home, you may notice it's presence around your yard and trees. When this happens, you know you have a life-long friend.
from ->http://www.allsands.com/pets/rescuebabybird_sqq_gn.htm

[Rita]

Ugg I hope these people take it .. its eyes are just now starting to open and he is trying to stand up but legs still don't work
Good I am doing everything as I should !! thanks Wrennie

[Wrennie]

'welcome!

[Deleted]

Bless yer heart for tryin
karma to ya.

[Rita]

Thanks .. funny thing is he is attached to me I put him under the lamp to stay warm and he is not happy unless the box is right next to me

[Pharmer Phil]

Jun 23, 2010 6:01:40 GMT -6 @rumbuzzn said:

Bless yer heart for tryin
karma to ya.

Yes indeed, very sweet of ya to care Rita...guess some more Karma is needed fer ya!

[spuds]

Oh Dear! Forgive me,but I'm thinking 'Gnome' here.....

.............

[spuds]

Poor Baby,good luck on your rescue,baby boid needs you!

[Rita]

Jun 23, 2010 6:15:50 GMT -6 spuds said:

Oh Dear! Forgive me,but I'm thinking 'Gnome' here.....

.............

I think your right spuds
www.gardengnomefromhell.com/photos.html

[Wrennie]

[Rita]

Well I called like 5 different places today and nobody wants the little guy .. guess I will be off to the pet store to find some baby bird food

[Christy]

awwww Rita its so cute!!
maybe when it gets older you could put a bird house up n ita stick around ya

[Rita]

Well the little thing is doing good .. still alive and noisy as all heck .. his feathers are starting to come in nicely now .. Can't wait to release him tho

[spuds]

Jun 28, 2010 5:54:02 GMT -6 Rita said:

Well the little thing is doing good .. still alive and noisy as all heck .. his feathers are starting to come in nicely now .. Can't wait to release him tho

Thats hard to believe he is getting on,well done!

.............

[Deleted]

You must be doin a wonderful job with him Rita.....otherwize, that little feller would be a goner by now

[Laura]

Jun 28, 2010 5:54:02 GMT -6 Rita said:

Well the little thing is doing good .. still alive and noisy as all heck .. his feathers are starting to come in nicely now .. Can't wait to release him tho

I guess my ?? for you Rita is what kind a birdie is it?

[Rita]

Jun 28, 2010 18:16:45 GMT -6 Laura said:

Jun 28, 2010 5:54:02 GMT -6 Rita said:

Well the little thing is doing good .. still alive and noisy as all heck .. his feathers are starting to come in nicely now .. Can't wait to release him tho

I guess my ?? for you Rita is what kind a birdie is it?

Its a baby sparrow !! I think I will change his name to captin Jack because he is a crazy pain in the ass .. he ran under the fridge tonight