MY FIRST EVER CHICK JUST HATCHED 20 MINS ago!!! HELP PLZ

[davimi]

Ok. I can't stand the suspense either. We need an update! That chick is adorable!!

 

[jenni2142]

Have you considered baby bird formula? You can get it at most pet supply stores.

 

[mystoegg]

thats a good idea thanks i also have started to feed it worms this morning i read up on grouse and the babe chicks eat only insects for the first month.. so maybe that will make it want to eat.

 

[LaneKim]

YEA! its still alive wih is great i would say good job on the worms but most wild baby chicks need small worms that are "regurgitated" so id say mash them up... pretty gross but gotta do what ya gotta do.... thanks for the update i was dying over here!!! Here this might help i couldnt get the full article but this is off a website about Grouse..... just in case you need more here is the link: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Bonasa_umbellus.html

Food Habits
Over one-fourth of the Ruffed Grouse's diet is made up of fruit, such as thorn apples, blueberries, strawberries. It also eats wild and cultivated sunflower seeds, birch, poplar, and willow buds. The Christmas Fern is also a special food for the Ruffed Grouse.

Young Ruffed Grouse Chicks are primarily insectivorous, until they are old enough to care fo r themselves.


The website has lots more such as the description of the bird, where they normally nest and live, and behavorial information... if it is a grouse this site could be really helpful. The description matches up to your baby.! Hope it helps!