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M<i<m<i asked in PetsBirds · 1 decade ago

What do i do with a Baby red robin that cant stand?

I found a red robin yesterday at the park. It couldn't walk, perch or fly. He has most of his feathers and eats regularly (Cat food, bits of strawberry and blueberries)

I know he's at the age where he's learning to fly because he continuously bats his wings but I'm afraid he'll hurt himself.

When he "gets around" He pushes his body with his wings and kicks with his feet closed. Is that normal?

Also there are no wildlife reserves or anywhere where they'll take him. I don't know what to do with him, who to give him to or if i should return him to his nest.

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  • jh
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Let "nature" take it's course. Put it back.

  • 1 decade ago

    This bird needs to be taken to a licensed wildlife regabilitator. You should be able to find one here: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm

    These are the people who are trained to properly care for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals.

    In the US, it is illegal to keep most native wild species (including robins) even for a short time without the proper permits. Also, if you donot have the proper training, you can do more harm than good. I like the way this website explains it: "First of all, there are federal and state laws that prohibit keeping wild birds. And there are so many important but subtle elements to raising a wild bird that the job is only legally entrusted to licensed rehabilitators. Many well-meaning people raise baby birds or rescue birds from cats or after accidents, and sometimes they don't realize that the bird in their care is suffering from a serious dietary deficiency. Some of the problems aren't apparent to untrained people, but can cause death, or make the bird less likely to evade predators or to survive harsh natural weather conditions."

    http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/robin/FAQBabies.h...

    Source(s): former volunteer - Avian Rehabilitation Center
  • 1 decade ago

    Finding a baby bird all alone is hard. You want to take it in, but you're afraid that the parents will miss it. Here is a website that will help you figure out what to do with the baby bird. Just don't try to feed it or give it something to drink. It is too dangerous, and you could kill the baby bird if you are not sure what you are doing. Make sure you keep the baby bird out of harms' way, like away from cats and dogs. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    My sisters and I found a baby bird that had fallen from it's nest a few years ago. We actually took the bird to the local animal shelter and they cared for it. Try taking it to the animal shelter where they will know more people in wildlife preservations and possibly be able to pull some strings.

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  • Asia
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    This is a very simple matter actually. Don't be too stressed about it. Take it to the vet for a check up to see what the problem is. After that or if not, hand the bird over to someone with experience with birds or to an animal/bird center where caring animal handlers are available to properly attend to it. You just need to source around your area abit.

  • Mimik
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Sounds like this robin may have neurological damagae caused by eating worms affected by pesticides.

    Look fof a wildlife shelter in your area and turn it in. This way if it has in fact been poisoned they can conduct tests and document this occurence.

    Unless you live somewhere in the sticks there should be an animal shelter of some sort within 20 miles of your house.

  • D
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    First and best: Take the bird to a vet that specializes in birds, or an emergency vet.

    Secondly, call a local wildlife rescue organization. Their workers have been specially trained and can advise you over the phone. If you should have to take the bird to them, please make a donation. Such organizations are usually on a tiny budget and often the workers will pay for supplies out of their own pockets rather than see the animals suffer. So please make a donation, however small.

  • 1 decade ago

    the mom probably pushed him out of the nest so he would fly or she wanted to make room for her other babies -- yeah it happens but it's the circle of life. you can try to take care of it -- feeding it bird type food not cat food or fruit and maybe put a lamp over it to keep it warm -- not tooo close. either way it will probably die. maybe put it outside in a tree and hope it will get it's instincts. good luck.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    ring the RSPCA or look up animal reserve numbers which you can call and find out more - only thing i can suggest is returning the bird to its nest but if the mother doesnt accept him back then ring around animal reserve places for help

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Well - you can't set him free back in his own environment because for some reason once they have human contact they are rejected by the other birds. He will more than likely die - but you can keep him comfy.

  • 1 decade ago

    may i suggest a white sauce? i also believe a dry, red wine will complement your meal. go easy on the pepper and the guest list unless u plan on hunting more game.

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