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Urgent Baby sparrow from my colony is dying! help!

Bunchobird

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Hey, all I have right now is baby parrot formula, he is rejected by the parents, and i wasnt expecting babies this time of the season... Ugh idk why im not prepped, but do you think he will be fine if i feed him parrot formula? my mom wont let me buy sparrow food or anything
 

Shezbug

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I believe cat or dog biscuits soaked in water is safest to feed when you’re in a pinch.
 

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Yes you need higher protein for baby sparrows than parrot formula provides

 

Bunchobird

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thank you so much!! the baby is now quieter and resting, he's still asking, but not so much screaming
 

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Good luck. Hope it survives.
 
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