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Posted Tuesday 6th May 2008 at 17:05 by surfbird
I need help saving baby blue birds that fell from a nest, there are 4 chicks. They do not have feathers yet but are big chicks. I picked them up, put them back in the nest, and then put their nest close to where it was. The parents saw the chicks and where chirping like crazy, but I saw the mama bird return to the nest at its new location. Do you think that the birds will be OK? Is there anything else that I can do to help the babys? Will the scent of me hinder the babys being accepted by mama bird? If anyone has any imput it would be greatly appeciated!!!!!!!!!!!! Please contact me at rodriguesconstruction@yahoo.com
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If the mother has already returned to the nest, the chances that she will stay with her babies are good. If the nest is no longer fixed down, however, it will easily blow down again, which makes the chicks vulnerable to cold and predators.
The best thing you can do is find out whether there is a group in your area whose members know how to care for wildlife, contact them, and get advice. A vet may be able to direct you to the help you need. Baby birds can be hand-reared if it's absolutely necessary, but this is a big commitment, and often, a path to heartbreak. If the nest doesn't remain where it is, and you can't secure it there, this may be necessary, but it's best left to people who have the time and the experience. Good luck to you, and your Bluebird babies. |
Posted Tuesday 6th May 2008 at 17:25 by Rose Fletcher
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