Baby Bird Food

There are many misconceptions about what to do when a baby bird rescue displaced. Here is a list of the top 5 myths about saving a baby bird

5. Mother birds push their young in the nests of default - FALSE

If the egg does not hatch, the birds sometimes ride out of the nest, but wild birds do not push their young in nests. In general, wild baby birds will be taken out of their nest by nest-mate colleagues, by the wind or, more likely dragged by a predator. It is also true that the parent bird wild bear their young in the nest.

4. Wild birds will not return to a nest if it is dropped back in place - WRONG

Wild birds will absolutely return to a nest fell, especially if it is called by their baby is hungry. If a bird's nest is knocked to the ground return near its original location. If the nest is damaged, the remaining material can be placed in a container with drainage holes (eg container strawberry) and wired in place near the original location. Adjust the back of the babies in the nest and look far to ensure that parents find the nest. Parents should return before nightfall. If they do not return to the nest, contact a specialist in wildlife rehabilitation for more information.

3. It is OK to try to raise a baby wild birds displaced yourself. - FALSE

Only persons who are licensed rehabilitators or veterinarians who occasionally to treat animals in an emergency, can legally care for wildlife. Otherwise, it is against the state and federal laws for people to raise wild birds.

2. Birds displaced Every baby should be returned to their nest. - FALSE

A litter (pink or early birds) must be placed in the nest, and observed until the return of parents. A young (2-3 week, with soft half? Tail feathers), commonly exit and return to the nest where they learn to fly. If the new activity is observed in your yard, keep pets and children at a safe distance and leave the birds alone.

1. If you touch a wild bird baby's mother abandon - WRONG

Birds have little or no sense of smell, and are dedicated to parents who have put considerable time and energy in feed and care for their young. Touch the baby bird will have no effect on the decision of parents to care for the child to wild birds. If the nest is cold to the touch, it can be in the palm of the hand and warmed up before putting it back into the nest.

What to do if you find a baby wild bird displaced

If you see a bird in distress, make sure there are no predators in the field (put cats and dogs inside) and keep children a safe distance back.

Determine if the bird nests (pink feathers and a few) or young (fuzzy, hopping and flying, half? Tail feathers). If it is a young, either, as it is likely that the practice of new skills. If it's a chick, locate the nest and return it.

If the nest is lost or destroyed, the locking or securing a container with drainage holes with dry paper towels near the original location of the nest. Do not give food or water for the chick. Replace the nestlings and observe. If parents are not returned by nightfall, bear nestled inside (warm, calm, covered box with air holes) and contact a specialist in wildlife rehabilitation in your area.