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• Tips
• Warnings

1 Find the nest. It may be hidden, but it is probably near where the bird fell.

• Bird nests can also be found in bushes, trees, or even grass.

2 If you find a socket:

• Put on gloves (or use a towel).
• Gently lift the bird back into its nest.

3 If you cannot find the nest:

• Move the chick to the nearest protected area.
• Place your baby on a towel or other soft cloth.
• Wait for the parents to appear. The parents are likely to feed the chicks and can show you the location of the nest.
• You can also try making a fake nest to hang from a tree - just a regular ice cream bucket with a hole on each side will do. Watch for an hour or two to see if your parents return.

4 If the bird is injured or the parents do not come to feed it, call your local fish and wildlife department or wildlife rehabilitation center.

• Provide as much information about the bird as possible.
• Follow their instructions very carefully.

5 If you are unable to contact these services and the bird is in immediate danger, intervene.

• Wrap the bird in a warm towel.
• Place it indoors, preferably in a box with a damp paper towel draped over (to avoid dehydration), under an incandescent light. Young birds should be warm and warm to the touch, and you can place a heating pad next to them in their box. Partially boxes of birds can be placed in a warm place, such as in a drying cabinet.
• Give only tiny amounts of water from a sterilized pipette as most chicks that fall are dehydrated. Do not try to feed the chick with milk, vitamins or any other food, as each species has its own dietary requirements and birds cannot tolerate dairy products.
• You can also try giving a small pea-sized piece of wet cat food to most garden birds (not pigeons). You can give it with tweezers, offering 2-3 slices every 15 minutes to a fledgling chick and every 30 minutes to a partially fledged chick. Large birds, such as magpies or crows, can be given a piece the size of a bean.
• If you can identify the species and you are confident that the chicks feed primarily on protein (as most songbirds do), you can feed them mealworms (available at the pet store) or Science Diet A / D with syringe after the chick is dehydrated. However, it is recommended to leave the feeding to experts.
• Continue to call the Fish and Wildlife Service or Rehabilitation Center. Be clear about the actions you are taking.

Tips

• If a young bird looks fully fledged, it may have fledged earlier and is simply too eager to leave home! Parents will hear her screams of distress and will bring food until she can fly.
• Your local veterinarian may be well versed in treating dogs, but chances are he doesn't know how to treat wild animals. Instead, call your local wildlife rehab service.

Warnings

• Many wildlife sanctuaries will accept poultry, affected or otherwise. Young birds need a specific amount of warmth and more regular feeding that most people don't have time for. Parent birds work from dawn to dusk to ensure their survival.
• Do not touch the bird with your bare hands, as you can expose each other to dangerous viruses ... You don't want to get sick!
• Do not go to "intervention" except in extreme cases. Proper nutrition is critical to the development of the chick, as different species of birds eat differently.
• Never disturb a thrush chick! The parents will be back. If you feel it is in danger from pets, cut the milk bottle almost in half diagonally, leaving about 7.62 cm (3 inches) at the bottom, slide the whole side of the bottle towards the tree, and gently grasp the bird and seat securely inside. This should keep the parents and chick safe.Some parent birds will attack an animal near their chicks, risking leaving the entire nest without parents.
• It is unlawful to disturb, handle, pet, kill, or otherwise disturb any native North American bird species in the United States. Violators can receive up to 10 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines.
• Do not interfere if you see an owl chick under the tree - this is quite normal. Intervene only if the chick is injured or in immediate danger.
• If you are even a little nervous about touching the bird, do not try to do so. Even the smallest birds are able to jump out and fend off you. If you have an unstable confident hand, you risk dropping or accidentally injuring your chick.
• You need permission from the Bird or Wildlife Service to touch or rescue certain types of birds.