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gemcoleman

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• May 27, 2015

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Hi
I have a bird in my garden that cannot fly and I can't tell what it is, or if it's a fledgling or injured adult. The bird was found by our cat so may be injured but no signs of injury other than it can't fly. No sign of it being fed by parents though (this happened last night and no sign of parents up until now). I'll attach some pics.

 

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gemcoleman

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• May 27, 2015

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dan pointon

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• May 27, 2015

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A fledgling Robin

 

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gemcoleman

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• May 27, 2015

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That's interesting. We do have a lot of robins about. It's eaten some bread and is hopping about ok. Do you reckon it's best left alone? Thank you for your help!

 

foresttwitcher

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• May 27, 2015

• #5

Best put somewhere out of reach of the cat where the parents can find it. If you want to give it some food then meal-worms would be much better than bread.

 

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stonedave

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• May 29, 2015

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I've always been told bread isn't good for young birds as it expands in their stomach, don't know if it's true or not?

 

Pete Mella

Getting there...

• May 29, 2015

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stonedave said:

I've always been told bread isn't good for young birds as it expands in their stomach, don't know if it's true or not?

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Bread doesn't give them any real nutrients, so best to avoid really. Mealworms or earthworms would be best.

RSPB advice for finding baby birds - http://www.rspb.org.uk/makeahomeforwildlife/advice/helpingbirds/health/babybirds.aspx