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Ive found a baby bird what seems to be weeks old that has falled from its nest i used gloves to return it to its home but the mom has abandoned it, what should i feed it while he learns to fly(aka soon)
2 Answers

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on May 1st, 2017
Answered By Todd Cecil
Veterinarian
Published on June 6th, 2019
Since this is not a mammal can not digest milk products (lactulose) and that could feed abnormal bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. A dog food would be better than cat food. Dog kibble can be moistened to make soft, and thus fed out in small clumps. High sugar foods also not good (i.e. dextrose, mango). Will have to fed very often, maybe every 2-3 hours, round the clock, initially. Heat support is needed as baby birds can not control their body temperature.
Good luck.
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