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[Thundering Horses]

So this is real life

I have found 2 baby robins on the ground and have taken them in and have watched for hours and the mom is gone
I will link a pic of them

Does anyone have suggestions?
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[BlackOak2]

So this is real life

I have found 2 baby robins on the ground and have taken them in and have watched for hours and the mom is gone
I will link a pic of them

Does anyone have suggestions?
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First, never bring in baby birds or move them from where they were. There is a very good chance that mom will take care of them even after they fell out of the nest.

Second, contact animal control or animal rescue for your area. There is a good chance that they will take them in and care for them until release.

Third, remember, taking in wild animals is illegal in most areas (in the US) and you can face fines for raising them.

Fourth, if nothing else, you can raise them yourself and release them. Pet stores sell baby bird feed and on the back of the canister is directions for how to make up the mixture.
In a pinch, make up oatmeal and make sure it's almost like soup, so really liquid-ey, make sure it's only warm (put it on your skin, if it burns, it's way too hot), and you can feed it with a spoon or better, a large syringe (no needle).

If the babies are large enough, they may be able to feed themselves, so some wild bird feed should be adequate.
And don't forget the water. They may also need a heating pad to keep them warm (and don't forget an extra towel between the heating pad and the birds, they do burn easily).

[Thundering Horses]

So this is real life

I have found 2 baby robins on the ground and have taken them in and have watched for hours and the mom is gone
I will link a pic of them

Does anyone have suggestions?
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First, never bring in baby birds or move them from where they were. There is a very good chance that mom will take care of them even after they fell out of the nest.

Second, contact animal control or animal rescue for your area. There is a good chance that they will take them in and care for them until release.

Third, remember, taking in wild animals is illegal in most areas (in the US) and you can face fines for raising them.

Fourth, if nothing else, you can raise them yourself and release them. Pet stores sell baby bird feed and on the back of the canister is directions for how to make up the mixture.
In a pinch, make up oatmeal and make sure it's almost like soup, so really liquid-ey, make sure it's only warm (put it on your skin, if it burns, it's way too hot), and you can feed it with a spoon or better, a large syringe (no needle).

If the babies are large enough, they may be able to feed themselves, so some wild bird feed should be adequate.
And don't forget the water. They may also need a heating pad to keep them warm (and don't forget an extra towel between the heating pad and the birds, they do burn easily).

I have contacted the bird sanctuary and I have not moved them

[Hazel]

So this is real life

I have found 2 baby robins on the ground and have taken them in and have watched for hours and the mom is gone :cry:
I will link a pic of them

Does anyone have suggestions?
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Generally if you find fledgling birds on the ground, they're busy learning to fly and don't need any help. Fledglings will jump/fall from high spots many times while learning the ropes.

(This is a fledgling robin, for reference)


If you find a baby-baby (downy feathers, pink skin visible, feather shafts starting to grow in), try to re-nest it if possible. (The idea that adult birds will smell you and reject the baby is a myth--birds do not have a sense of smell and will be happy to have their peeps back). If you can't re-nest it, look for a certified wildlife rehabilitator in your area. They may be able to re-nest the bird, and if they can't, they have the permitting and the expertise to care for it.

Like BlackOak said, keeping wildlife without a permit is illegal, and you will generally do more harm than good for the birb if its diet and upbringing aren't correct. Certified wildlife rehabilitators are the only people qualified to raise and care for baby birds.

If you're interested, many wildlife rescues often need volunteers! It's a great way to help the local wildlife and learn things from the pros.

[Thundering Horses]

hey

[Thundering Horses]

So this is real life

I have found 2 baby robins on the ground and have taken them in and have watched for hours and the mom is gone
I will link a pic of them

Does anyone have suggestions?
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First, never bring in baby birds or move them from where they were. There is a very good chance that mom will take care of them even after they fell out of the nest.

Second, contact animal control or animal rescue for your area. There is a good chance that they will take them in and care for them until release.

Third, remember, taking in wild animals is illegal in most areas (in the US) and you can face fines for raising them.

Fourth, if nothing else, you can raise them yourself and release them. Pet stores sell baby bird feed and on the back of the canister is directions for how to make up the mixture.
In a pinch, make up oatmeal and make sure it's almost like soup, so really liquid-ey, make sure it's only warm (put it on your skin, if it burns, it's way too hot), and you can feed it with a spoon or better, a large syringe (no needle).

If the babies are large enough, they may be able to feed themselves, so some wild bird feed should be adequate.
And don't forget the water. They may also need a heating pad to keep them warm (and don't forget an extra towel between the heating pad and the birds, they do burn easily).

here's the babies

[BlackOak2]

here's the babies

They do look a bit young, about ten days or so.

I hope that the bird sanctuary gets back to you and you can get them taken care of.

Good Luck!

[Thundering Horses]

here's the babies

They do look a bit young, about ten days or so.

I hope that the bird sanctuary gets back to you and you can get them taken care of.

Good Luck!

me soo much

[Thundering Horses]

we had to say good bye to one

[Thundering Horses]

Good bye to all