Found baby dove out of nest, mom gone. Bring it inside for cold night?

His best chances will be to stay with his parents. If you can see where the nest is, you may briefly pick him up to place him back in the nest. Most birds do not actually have a very good sense of smell, so your scent won't cause a problem - however, your presence will frighten the parents away. If you cannot return him to the nest, the best course of action depends on how old he is. If he's got feathers and can hop, he's probably a fledgeling who is learning to leave the nest and you should leave him alone. If he's just starting to get his feathers and seems bright (can lift his head and look around), make sure he's in a safe spot (you can make a little nest on the ground with a clean towel in a small box - but don't move him far from where you found him, so his parents can find him there too) and see if the parents come to feed him. If you're convinced he's on his own, or if he's too little to have any hope of surviving on the ground (even if the parents stop by to feed him), then I recommend finding your closest wildlife rehab location and calling to see if they'll take him. Hope this helps!

Hello, the little bird likely fell out of his nest. If it hasn't been too long, you can take it back to where you got him to see if his nest and mother is still there, which would be best case scenario. Otherwise, it may take him some time to learn to fly on his own and you'll have to wait until his flight feathers grow fully. In the interim, you may continue to feed him baby food, or you may start to offer seeds, fruits, and veggies. Hope this helps and best of luck.

The best situation would be to contact a local animal rescue or control agency that can safely handle and take the bird in for care and treatment, especially if the mother has abandoned it for sure. If the bird seems overheated, moving it to a shaded, cool space or misting it with cool water may help, however if it is in distress and bleeding it is best to be careful when handling it and seek care for it ASAP.

The best thing to do is to find a certified wildlife rehabilitator. Don't try to feed it until you do. Feeding the wrong foods accounts for more problems than going without a short time. Local DFW may have a list on thier website or call local vet clinics that see exotics. They may be able to help. Keep in a warm, quiet place. Minimize handling. Here's basics. http://www.wingsofhoperehab.org/injured_animal.html

18 days old is still a bit too young for a pigeon to be on its own, so the parents should be still caring for it. It's possible that the other baby is ill, or the parents ARE still caring for it and you just aren't catching them in the action. If you feel the baby is truly sick, injured, or not being cared for by its parents, then seeking help from a local wildlife rehab center is best. Do not attempt to move the baby or care for it yourself as it could still very well be cared for by the parents.

You can hand raise baby birds if needed. It’s best to do as much reading as you can about the specific type of bird and what they eat. The parents will usually come back unless they have been injured. If you do end up taking the baby, she will likely be dehydrated so prepare a lightly sugared water to slowly syringe feed her. You will also need to keep her warm. Use either a red heat lamp or hot water bottle. Make sure it does not get too hot as a hatchling cannot move away from it if she gets too hot. You will need to hand feed her insects. Pick small worms like meal worms until she is bigger. I hope this helps!

Nature can be very cruel. And unfortunately, especially in the bird world, survival of the fittest is the rule. Sometimes chicks who are not thriving are sick or otherwise underdeveloped. The parents often instinctively know this. Also, the parents are less likely to care for their chicks when they have been touched by human hands. While I am certain you have the best of intentions, feeding the chicks and taking them in could possibly make matters worse.