Last starling chick (1 Viewer)

[Yanky64]

hello everyone
just wondered if anyone can answer a query. We have a camera nest box for starlings. This year they have hatched 3 chicks-2 big strong ones & one slightly smaller. The 2 big ones fledged early this morning I think leaving the 3rd still in. It’s jumping around & popping it’s head out of hole. There is no sign of the parents. Will they continue to look after it now the others gone?
thanks for reading

 

[maplekong]

Hi, how long have the parents been gone? Have you seen them at the nest since you noticed this? I think they will return, as long as the chick is not too underdeveloped. They will be guiding the two other ones for a while, but will hopefully return.

 

[Yanky64]

No. There was a flurry first thing in the morning with parents bringing food but not seen them back. Chick gone quite quiet

 

[Yanky64]

I think it’s getting weak-is there anything I can do?

 

[maplekong]

Are there any humane societies near you? It may have to be hand-reared. How developed is it? Has is got feathers?

 

[maplekong]

Baby Starling Care: precise information on caring for wild baby birds

Care of baby starlings including info on how to keep a nestling warm, what type of formula to feed it, how to handfeed it and how often to do so.

www.starlingtalk.com

 

[Yanky64]

hi Maplekong
executive decision made & hubby went up & screwed off front. It flew out & into the trees across the grass! Panic over! I think it just needed a push. Not sure parents would have come back. I hope it finds its family!
Thanks for help

 

[maplekong]

Phew!

 

[maplekong]

Phew!

A single one would have to have been handraised and kept as a pet forever!

 

[Yanky64]

Oh I know!!!