How To Take Care Of Baby Birds Without Mom

Feeding a baby bird.

How to take care of baby birds without mom. If the babies are readily opening their mouth carefully put three to four drops of sugar water in their mouth with the help of a dropper. If the entire nest has been blown from a tree or bush put all the chicks back in the nest and put the nest back in the tree and tie or wire it to the tree if you have to. Try to locate the nest. How to save uninjured nestlings.

A heating pad set on low can be used to keep the cage warm. You can even use a small basket or cup with dry grass to replace the nest. The best chance a baby bird has is with people who have experience caring for baby birds. For hatchlings babies without feathers and eyes closed a small box with a light cover such as a small shoebox works well.

However if you can t immediately get the bird to a bird facility you may need to feed the bird temporarily. The best way to make a substitute nest for the baby bird is to get a covered cardboard box such as a shoebox which you ll need to punch a number of holes in the bottom of. Place a small plastic or wooden bowl into the box and line it with undyed paper towel. If you come across a fallen nestling who isn t injured shaking or weak and you can locate the nest use clean or.

If you found a baby bird and know where the nest is put it back. If you have a needle less syringe that can be used instead of the spoon but only small amounts allowing the bird to swallow well. The temperature of the housing should be around 85 to 90 degrees fahrenheit. Home care and feeding for baby birds once you get the bird home the basic rule is always to keep the bird in an environment that s warm dark and quiet says luevano.

For a bird with eyes opened and feathers move him to a larger cage. Create a surrogate nest. The bird will need food every 20 minutes. Make the baby bird a temporary nest.