Injured Juvenile Robin - Feeding/Care Advice?

[Garden Witch]

Greetings and Good Tidings!

Yesterday I found an injured juvenile Robin. I'm not entirely certain, but their leg is either fractured or broken. They were covered is tiny black mites too that I was able to get rid of by giving the young bird a warm, gentle bath. I've wrapped their leg loosely, and they seem to have survived the night. In fact, they're a whole 'nother side of the coin from what they were like yesterday. Today they are awake, alert, and chirping.

I've previously rescued a wild roller Pigeon with with a broken wing, and successfully released them as well. My only updated experience with feeding avians, is that pigeon unfortunately.

Currently, the Robin looks like it may still have been feeding from it's mother. If anything, it looked like it may have fallen out of it's nest too.

Today, I gave it some water via a dropper. But I remain unsure what to feed them through the dropper..if they even need the dropper that is. I did some research earlier, but the best I found was suggestions of runny oatmeal and hard boiled yellow egg yolk. Unfortunately, the babe doesn't seem interested.. I'm still trying nonetheless.

Has anyone handled a situation like this with a Song Bird? If so, I would deeply appreciate your advice. I want this poor baby to eat today because I'm sure they are very hungry and missing their mum.

Also, it's only pooped once. And that was yesterday before I put it to bed. There was no blood in the stool which was definitely a good sign.

**I've included some pictures. The first one is after the bath when they fell asleep, and the second one is them this morning all dry and alert!

 

[SIMZ]

So nice of you to help this baby! It's actually illegal to have it as they're protected under the Migratory Bird Act (or something like that). Do you have a nearby wildlife rehabilitator that you could take it to? The DNR may also be able to help you.

Also - don't feed him water, that could drown him. He looks mostly feathered, right? He's most likely already out of the nest and probably doesn't need super runny food. Let us know how it goes!

 

[Garden Witch]

So nice of you to help this baby! It's actually illegal to have it as they're protected under the Migratory Bird Act (or something like that). Do you have a nearby wildlife rehabilitator that you could take it to? The DNR may also be able to help you.

Also - don't feed him water, that could drown him. He looks mostly feathered, right? He's most likely already out of the nest and probably doesn't need super runny food. Let us know how it goes!

Thanks so much, SIMZ! I actually was able to drop the little guy off at Avian rehab outside of town, some hours ago! The facility houses injured song birds and pigeons there. They said his chances of surviving are 50/50, but I'm glad they're going to be doing taking good care of him!

 

[SIMZ]

Well, that worked out well, didn't it? I hope he does ok! He would have had a 0% chance if you hadn't helped him!

 

[Sueie]

Greetings and Good Tidings!

Yesterday I found an injured juvenile Robin. I'm not entirely certain, but their leg is either fractured or broken. They were covered is tiny black mites too that I was able to get rid of by giving the young bird a warm, gentle bath. I've wrapped their leg loosely, and they seem to have survived the night. In fact, they're a whole 'nother side of the coin from what they were like yesterday. Today they are awake, alert, and chirping.

I've previously rescued a wild roller Pigeon with with a broken wing, and successfully released them as well. My only updated experience with feeding avians, is that pigeon unfortunately.

Currently, the Robin looks like it may still have been feeding from it's mother. If anything, it looked like it may have fallen out of it's nest too.

Today, I gave it some water via a dropper. But I remain unsure what to feed them through the dropper..if they even need the dropper that is. I did some research earlier, but the best I found was suggestions of runny oatmeal and hard boiled yellow egg yolk. Unfortunately, the babe doesn't seem interested.. I'm still trying nonetheless.

Has anyone handled a situation like this with a Song Bird? If so, I would deeply appreciate your advice. I want this poor baby to eat today because I'm sure they are very hungry and missing their mum.

Also, it's only pooped once. And that was yesterday before I put it to bed. There was no blood in the stool which was definitely a good sign.

**I've included some pictures. The first one is after the bath when they fell asleep, and the second one is them this morning all dry and alert!

 

[Sueie]

I am glad you helped the baby robin. I'm not an expert but I see adult robins feeding their babies in my yard all of the time and I believe they feed them worms. They are always in my yard looking for and finding worms. I think they break them up with their beaks a bit and feed them to the babies. You can go on Youtube and actually see baby robins in the nest being fed by their parents. There are many videos of all kinds of birds being fed. You may even find one of a robin that is the age of the one you found and what someone did with it. Do a Search on Youtube and put in something like Injured or Baby Roins and see what you come up with. I know its too late now, but still may be interesting what you find.
Thanks again for resucing him. I bet he'll make it. He looked a lot better in Picture 2.
Sue

 

[Garden Witch]

Well, that worked out well, didn't it? I hope he does ok! He would have had a 0% chance if you hadn't helped him!

Me too! The rehab poeple told me they'll let me know in a few weeks how things go. :^) So thanks so much again! ♡

 

[Garden Witch]

I am glad you helped the baby robin. I'm not an expert but I see adult robins feeding their babies in my yard all of the time and I believe they feed them worms. They are always in my yard looking for and finding worms. I think they break them up with their beaks a bit and feed them to the babies. You can go on Youtube and actually see baby robins in the nest being fed by their parents. There are many videos of all kinds of birds being fed. You may even find one of a robin that is the age of the one you found and what someone did with it. Do a Search on Youtube and put in something like Injured or Baby Roins and see what you come up with. I know its too late now, but still may be interesting what you find.
Thanks again for resucing him. I bet he'll make it. He looked a lot better in Picture 2.
Sue

Thanks so much for your tips Sue! Even though he's at rehab now, your advice may come in handy if I ever come across another injured baby bird again! I really appreciate it! ♡

 

[Featheredfluffs]

Thanks so much for your tips Sue! Even though he's at rehab now, your advice may come in handy if I ever come across another injured baby bird again! I really appreciate it! ♡

Great!!! Rehabs are the way to go! I'm a wildlife rehabilitator and I get so many calls from people who have cared for the babies for some time, it's quite heartbreaking as the babies often end up dying with me due to the complicated care they require, and having been fed the wrong food or given water. I'm so glad he got to a rehabber quickly!


May I ask what rehab you went to? I'm kind of curious on what other rehabilitation centers are out there