![]() ![]() Not to mention, most animals require you to have a permit to keep it in captivity, even to rehabilitate it. Its parents are well equipped to do a great job we are not. Because of its high metabolic rate and voracious hunger, it must be fed every 15-20 minutes during its waking hours to prevent brain damage. If you are convinced your “baby” is an orphan after observing it for several hours, please know that raising a wild animal is a demanding, full-time job for humans! It's hard to do it well, and it's a disservice to the baby if you don't. Don’t give up hope! The parents of baby birds and mammals do not give up easily, but will seek to recover their young and resume their parental duties. Put it near the tree, put the bird in the new nest, and watch it carefully from a distance. Make a new nest out of soft moss and grass using a container with good drainage but waterproof. Don’t worry that handling the nest will cause the parents to abandon it.Ī nest that has been damaged or destroyed Try to return it, as close as possible to its original location. Be far enough away to allow the parents to return and feed it. Leave it alone unless directly threatened by cats or other predators. Do not believe the myth that touching it will leave a human scent that will cause the parents to reject it.Ī fledgling with feathers that is strong enough to hop around and try to fly Look for a nearby nest in a tree or a shrub. The parents may only be hunting for food and will soon return to lead it to safety.Ī displaced nestling with very few feathers, not hopping or flapping its wings Keep it as dark, quiet, and slightly warm (room temperature) as possible during transport. Transport it to a wildlife rehabilitator right away.
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