Multiple baby crows found

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Awwww they are cute!

Good luck!!

 

[biophiliac]

Do you have some frozen peas you could thaw a few quick and see if they will eat? Or have you already fed them something?

Try the scrambled egg for some excellent nutrition. If they're old enough some chicken or beef.

If they too young maybe the mashed potato/peanutbutter mix would be better?

 

[biophiliac]

OMG ... OK THIS ONE is perfect for you!!!

Feeding cat food(canned). to baby crow like yours

 

[biophiliac]

And one more... https://corvidresearch.blog/2015/05/28/help-ive-found-a-baby-crow/ on maybe why to consider leaving the birds where they are... Use your own judgement.

 

[EvansMeXo]

and . Did you read the Gruenwald crow care link?

Also you should prob go to the "Please Help, I found a baby pigeon' thread which is just after yours in this section and watch the video on and feeding baby pigeons. the main difference between pigeon and crow feeding is that pigeons are vegetarians and crows are omnivores.

I didn't know pigeons are vegetarians! That's so cool! I always just assumed they are whatever like crows

 

[potato13618]

Do you have some frozen peas you could thaw a few quick and see if they will eat? Or have you already fed them something?

Try the scrambled egg for some excellent nutrition. If they're old enough some chicken or beef.

If they too young maybe the mashed potato/peanutbutter mix would be better?

The first thing i fed them were small meal worms. They ate them, but tomorrow I'm going to the store to get some ingredients for some of the things i saw. I will also try the scrambled eggs first thing in the morning. I've decided to move the birds to my back porch because there are like 3 neighborhood cats and also some raccoons.

 

[biophiliac]

The parents may be aware of the location of the chicks and of your feeding efforts . As you know crow parents continue to feed and care for fledglings on the ground, so long as a predator doesn't get them. In view of the cat/coon danger, I think you porch is a safe compromise. If they get a little bigger you can probably get them back with their flock?

I used to feed some crows in my neighborhood with left-over food I brought from work. Once after neglecting them for a few days, one made a pass so close over my head he dragged his toes gently thru my hair. I guess that's the crow version of a tap on the shoulder.

 

[Tenrec]

Hey there! Hopefully this isn't too late.

If those are crows, they are still much too small to be out of the nest. Crow fledglings actually look a bit more developed than most fledgies.
I don't think the eyes in that pic are blue...If they're not, they aren't baby crows.
I'm wondering if they aren't some kind of blackbird/grackle (icterid)? If they are an icterid fledgie, they're just about ready to be out.

Have you seen the parents? How closely are they being watched? Have they moved from where you left them?

They should be able to run and jump quite fast, and a fledgling that's ready to come out of the nest will readily perch on a branch or even your finger. A fledgling that isn't generally won't really know what to do with a perch. That being said, baby birds can have a tendency to "freeze" when caught and not really do anything at all.

With that in mind, even if a bird is ready to fledge, if it's cold, covered in bugs, not being fed, lethargic, injured, or unable to move, it still needs rehab help. If your babies still look like they're in trouble, especially the one that can't walk, you should try to find a rehabber in your area.

In the meantime, it's not illegal for you to take them in and get them stabilized if they are any of the above and you're planning on getting a rehabber. The most important step in stabilizing a baby bird is getting them warm. A cold baby can't eat or drink, and might even die from it. Keep them in a warm, dark place, away from noises. A box with some soft paper towels will do them well.

How is the little one that can't move? What do his feet look like (nestlings can unfortunately develop feet deformities, not uncommon). You'll probably want to start him on some pedialyte if he's not eating, just for the first hour or two. After you get a baby hydrated, however, he generally gets all the water he needs from a proper diet until he gets older. I see you mentioned them eating meal worms, that's a good sign. A cold or sick baby generally won't eat.

Since these are fledgies (or near fledging), you only really have to feed them every 1-2 hours. They will also eat more solid foods (thank goodness) than nestlings. Mealworms aren't a bad food for them, and neither are eggs, though long-term you're going to have to give them other foods with that. If you have some kitten food, you can soak that in some water and feed them a little. There are a ton of recipes online for complete diets for fledgies, and it really just depends on what you have on hand. Their diet will change considerably once they are grown (just like your chicks, they will not need as much protein, for instance).

When you feed mealworms, make sure you take the heads off. It's gross, I know, but it's risky to feed a wiggling, chewing mealworm to a young fledgie.

Keep us updated! They are definitely darling little birds.

 

[potato13618]

Hey there! Hopefully this isn't too late.

If those are crows, they are still much too small to be out of the nest. Crow fledglings actually look a bit more developed than most fledgies.
I don't think the eyes in that pic are blue...If they're not, they aren't baby crows.
I'm wondering if they aren't some kind of blackbird/grackle (icterid)? If they are an icterid fledgie, they're just about ready to be out.

Have you seen the parents? How closely are they being watched? Have they moved from where you left them?

They should be able to run and jump quite fast, and a fledgling that's ready to come out of the nest will readily perch on a branch or even your finger. A fledgling that isn't generally won't really know what to do with a perch. That being said, baby birds can have a tendency to "freeze" when caught and not really do anything at all.

With that in mind, even if a bird is ready to fledge, if it's cold, covered in bugs, not being fed, lethargic, injured, or unable to move, it still needs rehab help. If your babies still look like they're in trouble, especially the one that can't walk, you should try to find a rehabber in your area.

In the meantime, it's not illegal for you to take them in and get them stabilized if they are any of the above and you're planning on getting a rehabber. The most important step in stabilizing a baby bird is getting them warm. A cold baby can't eat or drink, and might even die from it. Keep them in a warm, dark place, away from noises. A box with some soft paper towels will do them well.

How is the little one that can't move? What do his feet look like (nestlings can unfortunately develop feet deformities, not uncommon). You'll probably want to start him on some pedialyte if he's not eating, just for the first hour or two. After you get a baby hydrated, however, he generally gets all the water he needs from a proper diet until he gets older. I see you mentioned them eating meal worms, that's a good sign. A cold or sick baby generally won't eat.

Since these are fledgies (or near fledging), you only really have to feed them every 1-2 hours. They will also eat more solid foods (thank goodness) than nestlings. Mealworms aren't a bad food for them, and neither are eggs, though long-term you're going to have to give them other foods with that. If you have some kitten food, you can soak that in some water and feed them a little. There are a ton of recipes online for complete diets for fledgies, and it really just depends on what you have on hand. Their diet will change considerably once they are grown (just like your chicks, they will not need as much protein, for instance).

When you feed mealworms, make sure you take the heads off. It's gross, I know, but it's risky to feed a wiggling, chewing mealworm to a young fledgie.

Keep us updated! They are definitely darling little birds.

They don't have blue eyes, so i guess they're not crows. I haven't really seen the parents, but I'll check again. They are both definitely lethargic, but they do seem to be doing a little better. The one that cant walk is picking his head up more, and looking a bit more lively. Here is a photo. I think the pedialyte somewhat helped.I looked up pictures of icterids, and i don't think they are because the parents were just plain black. And yeah, im gonna stop feeding meal worms to them now. I'll make sure to keep you updated.

 

[Tenrec]

Yes, a lot of birds in the icterid family are very pretty. It surprises a lot of folks to see that they are essentially gussied-up blackbirds!

Look up a common grackle and see if that's what you saw.

Very good that he's perked up. If they're lethargic, then, they probably need some help and you made a good call. Baby birds can fade fast, so you've done well on them so far.

It's time for them to sleep about now. They will be awake at sunrise. Also, if they are well enough to eat and /haven't/ been fed, they should be incredibly vocal about wanting food!