Young Easter blue bird (1 Viewer)

[Kmazza]

I found an Eastern bluebird on my deck last night I could not fly. He appears to be OK but I don’t see any tail feathers. Can he fly without tail feathers? He is in a box in the house right now because I have cats outside. Have tried several places. Don’t know what to do with him.
I have given water with a dropper, but he doesn’t open his mouth. Going to get live Mill worms. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[maplekong]

I hope he is ok. Can you take it to the nearest wildlife rehabber or veterinary? He might have been caught by a cat and escaped, but it's hard to find wounds on birds. Keep us posted!

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum.

Fledging bluebirds: A few things to know - Avian Report

Benedict Pinkowsky monitored 184 fledging eastern bluebirds in Michigan, young bluebirds fledged between days 16 and 22 after hatching.

avianreport.com

This gives advice and information about Eastern bluebird fledglings. They often end up on the ground at first. The best thing is to return it where you found it.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola Kmazza! A warm welcome to Birdforum from all the staff and mderators

Hope he is still OK and that you could bring him to a vet or wildlife rehabilitation center.

 

[delia todd]

Hi Kmazza and a warm welcome from me too.

Young birds don't normally drink at this stage, as they're mainly insect eaters and that's all they have when in the nest, they get all the moisture they need from them.

We have some general guidelines here for the care of injured and baby birds. But please try to get him to a rehabber or vet soon. Most vets will treat injured wildlife for free.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[KC Foggin]

Welcome aboard Kmazza and enjoy

 

[Freya Evans]

I think it better to send him to the nearest wildlife rehabber