AJuff Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I have just been watering the plants in the greenhouse when I noticed a baby bird all alone. Its a mistle thrush. When i went near it it opened it's mouth. I moved it into the greenhouse away from any cats and the kids dug up some worms for it to eat. However after that it hasn't opened it's mouth anymore to put a worm in. After 20 minutes we eventually got one worm in. Any advice on what to do with it? Children are very sad it doesn't have it's mummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Oh dear poor little mite How about taking a look on the RSPB website or finding out where your local wildlife centre is as they might be able to help. Warmth, water & food are the best thing in the time being Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 to be honest you should put it somewhere as safe as you possibly can and leave it for its mum to find it. Its parents will be feeding it. It won't survive if you try to rear it, its best chance is to be put somewhere safe in your garden. Keep your cats in if you can for tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Poor little mite is too young to drink, water comes from it's food. It is warm and comfortable at the moment so we'll see tomorrow. I checked out the RSPB website and it look like it's down to us to care for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 hope this helps... It is common in spring and summer to find a young bird sitting on the ground or hopping about without any parents visible. This is perfectly normal. The parents are probably away collecting food, or they may be watching nearby. The young of most familiar garden birds fledge once they are fully feathered, but before they are able to fly, and spend a day or two on the ground before their feather development is complete. Fledglings should be left where they are, in the care of their own parents. Removal of a fledgling from the wild will cut its chances of long-term survival to a small fraction, and should only be done as a last resort. http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingbirds/health/babybirds.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Poor little thing. It is common though at this time of year and parents do come back and feed them at intervals. Often stepping in does not end well as they really need the input of their parents. The best thing to do is to put it somewhere as safe as is practical for the parents to deal with. These fledglings when they are too big for the nest will spend a week or so on the ground or in lower bushes until they are strong enough to fly better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 I only brought it into the greenhouse as there were flies on it. I'll put it back tomorrow and hope mum returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 you acted out of concern for the poor little thing, but sadly the reality is it will fair better outside, where its parents can find it. Hope all is well with the little mite tomorrow. xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Baby bird is back where we found it. It doesn't look very well hence the flies yesterday. No sign of mum yet. Can't guarantee the neighbours cat won't get it. We remain hopeful poor little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
