I need some help guys! Stranded baby bird

[SaraR]

With a possible broken leg.
Ok so a sparrow built its nest on top of one of the gutters that runs down the side of the house. My dogs were outside and were interested in something next to my window and when they moved I saw it was a baby bird. Moderate feathering but still too young. I picked it up and put it back in the nest but it looked like one of its legs was possibly broken. I know it happens all the time in the wild, where one gets pushed out but it's in my back yard. I can't just let it die.
1)What should I do? I can't afford to take it to the vet. (what would you do?)
2)Is there something I could feed if it falls out again?
3)Can I make a hospital cage? I have extra fish tanks so suggestions on setting one up is appreciated.
4)Are there any risks to Zazu that I should be aware of?
5)Or will it be ok if I keep them away from each other and wash my hands?

Thanks for your help ahead of time guys!
Admins please feel free to move if in the wrong spot!

 

[ncGreyBirdLady]

You have to be very careful when handling birds from outside-they could have mites that You could bring into Your Fids Here is some info for You
http://forums.avianavenue.com/bird-watchers-road/23209-what-do-if-you-find-baby-bird.html

Hopefully the parents will feed him and he will be fine

 

[Peacelovepets]

If the parent abandons the baby, then you could try to find a santuary or rescue that would take it! Hope fully it will be ok!

 

[SaraR]

I've called all the places I can think of around here and most will just euthanize him :-( I want to make sure I am prepared if they throw him out again.
So with a broken leg what can I do? Just leave it or should I splint it or?....
Hospital cage?

Need help!

 

[Bokkapooh]

He may have attempted to fledge and fallen out. Not too many parent birds kick their offspring out. I would just leave him be.

 

[penny'smom]

I am just starting to do bird rehab. Best case scenario is to get him back in the nest and let the parents take care of him. If he continues to fall out, perhaps you could put him in a secure basket or bucket, near the nest. I would think that the leg could heal itself, depending on the placement and severity of break - but I am not sure.

If you end up having no choice, to feed him, give him dog or cat food soaked in water - enough to make it moist and soft, but not dripping. His windpipe is just below his tongue, and giving him water could cause him to aspirate if done incorrectly. His skin should be supple - if it looks crepe or he appears weak (not moving legs) this is a sign of dehydration - he will need water in order to digest food (down the back of his throat, avoiding the windpipe).

 

[penny'smom]

A fledgling should have flight feathers in.

 

[Mizzely]

Birds rarely throw babies out of the nest, and when they do, they have a reason. As heartless as it sounds, I would let nature do her cruel thing.

 

[Featherpaws]

male sparrows often kick babies out of the nest to be able to have more. sounds strange, but thats often the case

this might be of some help for you

Avian Bone Fracture Repair of the legs and wings


i am currently raising a baby house sparrow myself and have done so with the help of this site, the information is very very helpful, ive raised a few baby birds on this site's information.

House Sparrows: information about House Sparrows and caring for rescued sparrows


keep it as far away from the others if you cant put it back in the nest, wash hands, use all quarantine procedures. a cage will be best but in a pinch an aquarium will be good for a brooder if he doesnt have enough feathers.

 

[Mizzely]

male sparrows often kick babies out of the nest to be able to have more. sounds strange, but thats often the case

Then either way, nature is acting in the way nature sees fit in my opinion

 

[suncoast]

If he needs help, I would try to find a nature center or rehab person. If that is not possible I would take him in and, if it's broken, splint the leg with Qtips and tape. I don't know what sparrows eat but I raised a wild bird on watered down egg yolk mixed with meal worms in the blender. I fed it off my finger tip until he learned to use a spoon. Keep him absolutely away from your flock and make sure you change and wash everything before you handle your own birds.

Ginger

 

[SaraR]

Thanks guys. There aren't really any rehab centers up here. It's ND and they are few and far between. He doesn't have flights and I can still see plenty Of skin. I don't usually mind letting nature donuts thing but it's right outside my window in the backyard where my dogs play. I can't have them be the reason it dies or be carrying it around when it does. It's still in the neat this morn so maybe it will all be good.