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getaclue said:
Keep it warm, not just the food. Yes, feed it every 30 - 45 minutes, for now. As to leaving, someone has to take care of it, or it will die. The reason people are encouraged to turn them over to a rehabber, is the amount of time, and work involved, especially with the really young ones. While every 30 - 45 minutes sounds like a lot, it only takes about 6 minutes to actually feed them, then you're done for another 30 - 45 mins. It gets better, as they get older, but still requires some time.

Another thing, the focus now is about keeping it alive, but the goal is to do it so well that when grown, it will flourish in the wild. Mazuri makes a good powder formula that you mix with water, is optimized for their nutritional needs, it's fairly cheap, and can be made fresh for the feedings. When it gets older, you will need to get both bugs, and seeds for it, especially when teaching it to eat on it's own. Mealworms, and grasshoppers work well for this, and parakeet seed, along with some bugs works very well.

I didn't ask, but did you get the nest too? If not, it does need a makeshift nest. While many will use hay, or shredded paper towels. I used old men's cotton underwear that had been washed with soap, and bleach as my first choice, or torn up old thick T-shirts, again that had been washed in soap, and bleach. The reasons I liked using the men's cotton underwear as a first choice was the weave. They hold heat better, their toenails don't get caught in the tighter, thicker weave as easily, and I could change it often, then rewash it to use again.
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I got some old socks and a hoodie to keep it warm and I feed it every 30 to 45 mins
 
Your doin great runt! Don't get discouraged, it can be a daunting task caring for wild babies, but they won't be babies long and you've a great support network here.
As far as beding, use what you have just keep it clean and watch you don't use something that she can get her nails or beak stuck in, but even if it does, just loosen it gently and keep going. Getaclues definitely right on the underwear thing ( everything else too ;) ). Just use what suggestions you can use and hang on to the rest of the advice in case you need it later.
We're all rooting for you, and will be here if she doesn't make it and you need a shoulder. Just take it moment by moment. :)
 
Fields Mountain Farm said:
Your doin great runt! Don't get discouraged, it can be a daunting task caring for wild babies, but they won't be babies long and you've a great support network here.
As far as beding, use what you have just keep it clean and watch you don't use something that she can get her nails or beak stuck in, but even if it does, just loosen it gently and keep going. Getaclues definitely right on the underwear thing ( everything else too ;) ). Just use what suggestions you can use and hang on to the rest of the advice in case you need it later.
We're all rooting for you, and will be here if she doesn't make it and you need a shoulder. Just take it moment by moment. :)
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ok thank u I know all of y'all are rooting for me but I just lost my grandmother and she loves blue birds
 
runt325 said:
She don't have feathers she keeps turning her head up but not opening her mouth and sometimes she will turn her neck and head around
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It's ok, she may not be hungry yet, if you have any corn syrup put just a drop in her mouth, her sugar may be low, I'd it is you should find her fussing for food in just a few minutes or so after giving it.
 
runt325 said:
ok thank u I know all of y'all are rooting for me but I just lost my grandmother and she loves blue birds
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Take heart, she'd be proud your giving your all for this little one. But there are somethings we just can't fix. It very possible the babies weren't healthy and may be sick, parents will abandon sick or weak babies, it's just the nature of the beast. So keep plugging away and know if it doesn't make it your grandmother will know you did your best. !)
 

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