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When you see a baby bird falling out of its nest, instinctively, you will help it first. However, most well-intentioned people do more harm than good when trying to help the baby bird. Before taking action, you need to determine if the bird that fell off the nest is a baby bird or a newly released bird, and seek professional care if the bird is injured or sick to ensure it is healthy until takeoff. fly.

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Part 1 of 3: Determine the bird's age and severity of injuries

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   Determine if the bird is young or already in focus. To be able to best help the baby bird, you need to determine the number of days and age and stage of development of the bird.
   • Young birds that have not come out of the nest have very little feathers and / or only fluff, eyes closed, or just slightly open. These birds are very young and need to stay in the nest because they depend a lot on the care and maintenance of the parents.
   • Birds are older than young birds and have more feathers on their bodies. The clear birds are encouraged, or even pushed, from the nest by the parents themselves. Once out of the nest, they stay underground for two to five days to practice flapping and running. However, the parents will still observe them carefully from a distance, continue to nurture and care for them until they learn to fly, feed and protect themselves from predators.

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   Find a parent and / or bird's nest nearby. Another way to find out if the baby bird is in danger is to look for a nest in a nearby tree, or if a bird is perched near the baby bird. You will probably see adult birds sitting up close and watching the baby birds. If you see the nest or the parent nearby, and the baby bird is out, you can rest assured to leave it alone.
   • If you see a nest near the baby bird, carefully lift the bird and place it back in the nest. When you touch the baby bird, it is thought that human scent causes the parents to abandon it. The baby bird will need to be cared for and raised by the parents after you return it to the nest.
   • You need to keep an eye on the bird for at least an hour to see if the parent is nearby, or if the bird has been in contact with the brood. Make sure the parent returns to the nest to see if it is not abandoned or alone.

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   Look for signs that the bird is injured or sick. Look for signs of injury on the bird, such as a broken leg, bleeding, or loss of feathers (if the baby bird has become apparent). The baby bird may also be trembling or humming. You may also notice one or both dead parents near or in the nest, as well as the presence of a dog or cat that may have attacked the bird.
   • If you find any signs of sick or injured bird, or if the parents are dead or do not return after 2 hours, you need to make a temporary nest for the baby bird, then bring it to the center. Rescue nearest wild animals.

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   Avoid contact with the bird if it is not injured and is near the nest. If the baby bird is visible and does not seem sick or injured, let it grow on its own on the ground. However, you need to keep pets, such as cats, from approaching the bird and watching to make sure the bird can jump away without danger or predator.
   • You should not feed the birds to the clear because birds have a separate diet. In addition, giving the bird water can also put the bird at risk from choking.
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Part 2 of 3: Temporary nesting for birds

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   Wear gloves when handling birds. Wearing gloves will help protect you from diseases, parasites, as well as the bird's pointed beak and claws. You should also wash your hands before and after handling birds even when wearing gloves.

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   Build a bird's nest if the parent is nearby but the nest has been destroyed. If you are sure the nest has been destroyed but the parents are still nearby, you can make a simple hanging nest for the bird.
   • You take a small basket or food container, puncture or cut a few holes, and stack more tissues at the bottom.
   • You use tape to hang the nest just made on a branch next to the old nest, then place the bird in the nest. The parents will locate the new nest and the baby bird.

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   Nest with a small plastic bowl and paper towel if the chicks are abandoned. Remember not to place a baby bird in the old nest if it is injured and has no parents, as the old nest can contain parasites that make the bird weaker. Instead, use a plastic bowl or fruit tray to make a temporary nest for the bird. You should place an odorless tissue on the bottom of the bowl to form a cushion in the nest.
   • Avoid using the spokes as the spokes can damage immature feathers.
   • If you don't have a plastic bowl, you can use a temporary paper bag with air vents.

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   Place the bird in the nest and cover the bird with a tissue. Applying a tissue will help keep the bird warm and protected while it is temporarily in the nest.
   • If you notice that the bird is shivering, you can warm the bird by placing one end of the cardboard box on the heating pad, turning on low heat. You can also get a hot water bottle next to the bird, but make sure the water bottle does not touch the bird as the bird can burn, or the water could leak and cool the bird.

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   Place the nest in a warm, dark, and quiet place. After placing the bird in the lined plastic bowl, you can place the new nest in a cardboard box and cover the box. Place the box in the empty room or bathroom, away from children and pets.
   • Sound can be very stressful on birds, so turn off all radios and televisions in the house. Limit your contact with the baby bird to avoid further injury or illness. Be careful that the baby bird's feet fold under the belly, not stretch out.

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   Do not feed the birds. All birds have their own diet, so you should avoid making the bird sick or weaker by feeding them foods they should not. If the bird is injured, it will use all its strength to overcome the shock and heal the wound, so you shouldn't force it to spend that energy to eat either.
   • You should also avoid giving the bird water, as doing so puts the bird at risk of choking.

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   Wash your hands after handling birds. After you touch the bird, wash your hands to avoid getting sick with disease or parasites.
   • You will also need to clean any items that have been in contact with the bird, such as towels, blankets or shirts.
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Part 3 of 3: Seeking help from wildlife rescue workers

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   Contact your local wildlife rescue center. As soon as you have an injured or abandoned bird's temporary nest, contact your local wildlife rescue center. You can locate the nearest wildlife rescue center by contacting:
   • National wildlife conservation agency
   • International humanitarian organization in the region
   • Your local veterinarian has expertise in the care of rare or wildlife animals
   • The US Department of Fish and Wildlife (in the US), or the Vietnam Wildlife Conservation Center SVM
   • Directory of wildlife rescue centers information

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   Describe the baby bird's condition. Once you have contacted a wildlife rescue center, you need to describe the bird's symptoms and let them know if the bird you have found is a baby bird or has found it. You should also provide information on where the bird has been found in the wild, as it is possible that a wildlife service will need that information when they release the bird to the wild.

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   Take the baby bird to the wildlife rescue worker. You need to bring the bird and the temporary nest to the wildlife rescue center as soon as possible so that it can be treated and released to the wild as soon as possible.
   • While you may be tempted to hold the baby bird and treat it yourself, or keep it as a pet, keep in mind that the baby bird is a wild animal.It is against the law to keep wild animals indoors, and you could put the bird's life in danger.
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