Injured Bird... Suggestions??

[wolfsburgfanatic]

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but didn't know where else to post. Move/Delete if needed.

We have a nest of birds on our porch (2 adults with 3 ~2-week old fledglings) and this morning we found one of the babies on the pavement below (about a 8 foot fall from the nest). He was basically just laying face down on the ground, occasionally attempting to hobble around. I didn't want to touch him in hopes that the adults would at least feed him or something. But then he hobbled off of the porch and landed upside down between the porch and a brick with no chance to right himself and surrounded by ants. I didn't know what else to do so I broke down and scooped him up.

We've been trying the humane society and a bunch of vets all morning but everyone's either closed or doesn't deal with wild birds. Worst part is now the mother saw me scoop up the poor guy and shes freaking out and I'm worried that on top of it all shes going to abandon the other 2 still in the nest or something.

I have ZERO experience with birds so any advice would be greatly appreciated!

A Pic of the Angry Adult...

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Looks like a House Sparrow to me. If you really want to save it I'd put it somewhere where the parents can see it and feed it. It's not true that if you touch a baby bird that it's parents won't take care of it. If you can reach the nest you can just put the baby back in it.

 

[wolfsburgfanatic]

thanks for the reply!!

I've already put it out in the grass near the nest with the box open hoping it'll get the care it needs. I'm worried about putting it back in the nest because the nest was pretty beat up by a storm we had a couple days ago and I don't want to risk damaging it further trying to get him in the tiny opening.

 

[drgnfly829]

They are based In PA.
See if Miss gerda will send someone out
i asked the receptionist at work for the public number so this should be ok
(443) 507 0950
If she doesn't get back to you right away leave a message.
If you have to you can feed it with a syringe, ask one of the bird keepers on here what to feed though
I would be a bit concerned about predation though so leaving it on the ground probly not a good idea

 

[wolfsburgfanatic]

They are based In PA.
See if Miss gerda will send someone out
i asked the receptionist at work for the public number so this should be ok
(443) 507 0950
If she doesn't get back to you right away leave a message.
If you have to you can feed it with a syringe, ask one of the bird keepers on here what to feed though
I would be a bit concerned about predation though so leaving it on the ground probly not a good idea

thanks, I'll give 'em a call! We tried a bird rescue in waldorlf, MD, but they said they're full and not taking anymore birds We've been watching through the window to make sure no other animals messed with him but we're about to go to over to my parents for father's day dinner so we moved him to a more secluded spot on our porch so hopefully he'll be fine until we get back

 

[IITUFFTOBEATII]

thanks, I'll give 'em a call! We tried a bird rescue in waldorlf, MD, but they said they're full and not taking anymore birds We've been watching through the window to make sure no other animals messed with him but we're about to go to over to my parents for father's day dinner so we moved him to a more secluded spot on our porch so hopefully he'll be fine until we get back

You should either try to put him back in the nest, or bring him into the house and make a nest out of rags or towels in a box. he'll be a goner on his own

 

[wolfsburgfanatic]

You should either try to put him back in the nest, or bring him into the house and make a nest out of rags or towels in a box. he'll be a goner on his own

If I bring him in, what should I start feeding him? We have some mealworms sitting around, could I mash those up and try those?

My other concern is that he seems very unresponsive. He hasn't opened his mouth once or even let out the slightest chirp so I'm not sure how I would feed him if I can't get it past his beak?

 

[IITUFFTOBEATII]

If I bring him in, what should I start feeding him? We have some mealworms sitting around, could I mash those up and try those?

My other concern is that he seems very unresponsive. He hasn't opened his mouth once or even let out the slightest chirp so I'm not sure how I would feed him if I can't get it past his beak?

When i was a kid growing up in the sticks we used to find babies that had fallen out of their nests every spring. Sometimes you have to force feed them to get them to start accepting food again. Its probably not begging for food because it has learned to recognize its parent and doesnt expect food from you. smash up whatever you have and mix it with a few drops of water, they wont get any fluids otherwise. If hes not making any noise and wont be a burden take him with you when you leave and try to feed him small amounts every hour or so.

Hope for the best but be prepared for the worst, you cant save them all....

 

[01yellowr]

If you can go to a petco or petsmart they have baby a bird food mix that you can get to make sure it gets what it needs. Make sure you keep it warm. The last time I found one my wife put it in a little box with some rags in our spair bathroom with the hair drier on for five min on and then five min off, that is what our bird vet told us to do.

 

[wolfsburgfanatic]

Well I picked up an eyedropper on the way back home, mashed up some mealworms, added a bit of water and tried to feed him, but he refused and fell over- looking very weak. I carefully sat him back up and came inside to check this thread. Just went back out to check on him and he was on his back barely breathing and kicking one leg. Before I could finish my cigarette he was dead

Thanks for the help guys, I think he was already too far gone.