I posted a couple of weeks ago about a robin who nested in my outhouse. All have been doing well. They are out of the nest. Learning to fly. However, one of the fledglings have died. Im concerned that they can’t get out of the outhouse. Mum is feeding them all the time. I’m unsure what to do. It’s cold in there and they are on the ground
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I posted a couple of weeks ago about a robin who nested in my outhouse. All have been doing well. They are out of the nest. Learning to fly. However, one of the fledglings have died. Im concerned that they can’t get out of the outhouse. Mum is feeding them all the time. I’m unsure what to do. It’s cold in there and they are on the ground
Hi again Macey - I'm sorry to hear one of them has died; unfortunately it is very rare that all of the fledglings in a brood will survive to adulthood. An adult pair only need to raise two chicks successfully in their own life time to maintain the population.
Is there a door leading into the garden? If so, is it possible to leave that open for a while as that would be the easiest way out for them.
Alternatively the window of course, but that will depend on the type of window. Some could just be left open for a few hours, or you may need to build some form of 'steps' or perches to make it easier for them to reach one that is high up.
Let us know and we can advise further.
Is there a door leading into the garden? If so, is it possible to leave that open for a while as that would be the easiest way out for them.
Alternatively the window of course, but that will depend on the type of window. Some could just be left open for a few hours, or you may need to build some form of 'steps' or perches to make it easier for them to reach one that is high up.
Let us know and we can advise further.
I was considering opening the back door as the window is quite high up. One has already flew the nest. And there is 2 left. I’ll open the back door and see what happens. They aren’t fully flying yet. I hope they will be fine?
Ah... well done.
You could maybe lay a trail of mealworms, if you have some, towards the door so the others may realise they can get out that way. Or maybe some small seeds would do.
The adults are still around, I think you said, so they'll keep an eye on them. The biggest danger for them at this stage is cats I'm afraid.
Good luck. Please let us know what works best.
You could maybe lay a trail of mealworms, if you have some, towards the door so the others may realise they can get out that way. Or maybe some small seeds would do.
The adults are still around, I think you said, so they'll keep an eye on them. The biggest danger for them at this stage is cats I'm afraid.
Good luck. Please let us know what works best.
Hi again Macey. Sorry to say, but there's really very little you can do, as to try and catch him would cause an awful lot of stress.
It's possible that it will drop off fairly soon, they will start moulting shortly, losing the speckled look and developing a red breast, so it may fall off then. Or he may be able to remove it when grooming.
We do have some guidelines which I'll link for you, which may help if the situation develops: Baby & Injured Bird Guidelines
It's possible that it will drop off fairly soon, they will start moulting shortly, losing the speckled look and developing a red breast, so it may fall off then. Or he may be able to remove it when grooming.
We do have some guidelines which I'll link for you, which may help if the situation develops: Baby & Injured Bird Guidelines
I think the cold got to it last night. It’s very quiet in there, I’ve found another one dead this morning. 😞
That is sad Macey. Sorry to hear that.
Good luck to the remaining four (I think you have said that two have now died?) Are the rest all out of the outhouse now?
I had a mare yesterday. I spoke to someone at paws for thought and she advised me to take the black bag out of the outhouse., the fledging was hiding behind it all the time. Also, she stated this, as the fledging should have left the outhouse by now. I did that and the fledging went outisde into the garden. It came back into the outhouse. This morning, the fledging has now left the outhouse. 2 successful rearing’s. Mum is still feeding the fledging in the garden. I keep seeing her going to the feeder and taking food away. Thank good it’s over lol.all 6 eggs hatched. One died very early on, 3 died and 2 flew the nest
Oh what a relief Macey. Two will be easier for them to look after now they're out, so they stand a good chance.
Job done, on all sides!!!
Very well done and thanks for taking the time in caring for this little family. And for keeping us informed.
Job done, on all sides!!!
Very well done and thanks for taking the time in caring for this little family. And for keeping us informed.
Thank you for your help and support. The last week has been very stressful. Outhouse all cleaned out now. And the baby is in the hedges where it should be. I am concerned that she took the fledging out as she seen me as a threat. I hope not! Let’s see if she comes back in the winter months to build her nest again
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Andy Lakin
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It is interesting to keep watching them if possible as they mature. Mine were very spoilt at first with the adults fetching sunflower hearts to feed them even though they were flying about (but clumsily) they are just now getting the hang of foraging for insects.
