Nestling found after storm -- Anyone know what to do?

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June 02, 2019, 08:54 AM

r0gue

Nestling found after storm -- Anyone know what to do?

I googled, but it was rather unhelpful. Found this guy and a dead sibling after a storm. Found them where we feed the neighborhood feral cats. Maybe they brought them, as we couldn't find a nest. He/she was wiggling in the very cool morning on a brick, so I picked it up and warmed it in my hands. It's now inside in a paper bowl in t-shirt rags for nesting.

Feed it some worms? I'm assuming it's a robin. I dunno. Doubt it will live I suppose. But why not try?

June 02, 2019, 09:00 AM

.38supersig

Worms should work. This little one will probably eat one every hour or so.

June 02, 2019, 09:04 AM

ensigmatic

If you give it the proper care I see no reason why the little guy should not survive.

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June 02, 2019, 09:14 AM

Tailhook 84

Years ago Mrs. 'Hook nursed two scrub jay babies until they left the open-top box we used to keep them in. She hand fed them a paste of crushed puppy food and milk until they learned to eat on their own. They learned very quickly what the spoon was for, raising their heads and letting her put a small, insect-sized portion in their open mouths. Don't know if that was the "proper" food to feed baby birds, but it worked.

June 02, 2019, 02:04 PM

r0gue

Seems to be digging watered down wet cat food. I give a few whistles and jostle the bowl, and his whole head opens up to gobble it down!

Bad hair day. But who can blame him after that rough move-in night.

June 02, 2019, 02:09 PM

arcwelder

Yes that's a robin. I found one as well but was able to put it back in the nest. Momma found it and continued as if nothing had happened.

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June 02, 2019, 03:35 PM

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June 02, 2019, 05:33 PM

flashguy

quote:
Originally posted by sigfreund:
We can't change the world, but we can change little parts of it.

Like the kid throwing starfish back into the sea: "Made a difference for that one!"

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June 02, 2019, 06:45 PM

jhe888

Good luck

June 02, 2019, 11:52 PM

CPD SIG

Good on you Rogue!
Hope all works out for the lil fella!

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June 03, 2019, 12:15 AM

newtoSig765

quote:
Originally posted by sigfreund:
We can't change the world, but we can change little parts of it.

Thank you for reminding me about this:

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June 03, 2019, 02:44 AM

dry-fly

Best of luck to your visitor!

June 03, 2019, 06:08 AM

arfmel

quote:
Seems to be digging watered down wet cat food

We are what we eat. My fear is that he will grow up to be some kind of mutant flying cat that will take over the world.

June 03, 2019, 06:34 AM

irreverent

Or at least eats the cats vs the other way around! Good luck, if you have any kids, have them go dig you some worms to feed him.
Pretty soon he’ll pin and feather out and next thing you know he’ll be following you around the yard, begging.