how to feed a baby bird........

[Diggy415]

This starling slammed into my window during a storm, it's ok, but just can't fly, so i did the right thing and took it in as it made me chase it all over, im sure there will be more....i tried soaked dog food to no avail, so i thought of this as i raise the crickets.....

 

[UrbanJungles]

This starling slammed into my window during a storm, it's ok, but just can't fly, so i did the right thing and took it in as it made me chase it all over, im sure there will be more....i tried soaked dog food to no avail, so i thought of this as i raise the crickets.....

Funny video. I would normally NEVER say this about a wild bird but...you should consider keeping it as a pet. It's one of only 2 wild birds you can legally do this with in the US, as they are an aggressive invasive species that take a toll on other native birds. Above all, they are very smart and can easily learn to talk and mimic other noises. As babies, they are tame and inquisitive.

I would get some softbill pellets available at pet shops, they are nutritionally complete and will also help curb the wet droppings of this species. As the bird matures and becomes used to you it will eat EVERYTHING as starlings normally do. Make sure your invert cages are secure. Good luck.

 

[MorbidPh8]

I didn't know there was certain wild birds you couldn't have. I have rescued crows, and owls that got hit by cars. And once a baby pigeon hawk that fell out of the nest.

 

[Bigboy]

I've never heard of that law, I imagine it must vary from state to state but I believe that all birds, even invasive ones are protected by the migratory bird treaty and the lacey act. The only time you can keep a native bird as I know it is during hunting season with a license and duck stamps. Or of course if you have a wildlife reabilitators permit.

 

[UrbanJungles]

According to the Federal migratory bird act, you cannot legally posses any native migratory bird, raptors are afforded even more protection which as stated varies from state to state but are generally protected on a federal level as well. In fact, you cannot even legally possess the feathers of many of these birds unless you are a Native American.

The only bird species not protected are 2 commonly established non-natives, the European house finch and the European Starling (which curiously is endangered over parts of its native range in Europe). Both species are aggressive competitors with native birds for food and nesting cavities.

Starlings are especially formidable competitors and should be removed from the wild when the opportunity arises.

 

[Diggy415]

i have enough pets as is, and besides i just walked outside and set it free...i don't know what my laws for keeping such birds are but it is now free to move about the country. bye bye little friend.

 

[Bird Man]

Good job releasing it back into the wild, who knows how many and what kind of mites it had crawling around on it and same goes for worms inside of it, so make sure you sanitize EVERYTHING it came into contact with.

 

[Aurelia]

I had a starling flutter into my greenhouse yesterday. I caught it and examined it-the feathers on its left wing were ruffled and broken, and its left foot was missing 2 claws. I took it out back to see if it could fly and it just fluttered away, so I suppose it'll be ok until it grows those feathers back.

I kept a house sparrow as a pet for 4 years. He had a broken wing and couldn't go back into the wild. His name was Charlie and he was as tame as any domesticated bird. I miss him a lot, he had a lot of personality for such a little bird.

 

[blazetown]

Yes Starlings are European invaders. The also like to throw baby birds out of other birds nests while the parent is away. That and they always harass the cat birds in my back yard....