HELP ME PLEASE!!! baby robin won't eat!

gLim06.DeleteThis@gmail.com wrote:
> hello,
>
> my mom found this nest of baby robins that fell out of their tree.
> they are very very young as in no feathers and eyes closed. i'm so
> scared they'll die. they were eating some worms and things but i cant
> seem to get them to open their mouths for as many feedings as most
> websites say which is once every half hour.
>
> plus they seem very cold and their so ugly and their necks are kind
> flopsy... please help me figure out how to get them to open up their
> mouthes for food! email me as soon as you can if you have any
> suggestions!!!
>
> -- grace
>
> glim06.DeleteThis@gmail.com
>
Grace,
MaryL is right - get the babies back out there asap and watch for the
parents. If the parents have given up looking, the babies must have
nourishment, or they will quickly reach a critical point of no return.
Mealworms (not real worms) will give them nourishment and moisture, and
can be purchased at most pet stores. If necessary, you will have to
force feed (pry open their beaks), and feed small pieces so as not to
choke them. Don't try to give them water yet - it will likely strangle
them as very young babies get their moisture from their food. Your
chances of success are not good, and even if they survive, they will
recognize you as their parents, and will lack the natural fear of humans
that they need to survive in the wild. Remember, it's against state and
federal law to raise native birds without a license, so while building
up their strength with mealworms, get on the phone and find a licensed
rehabilitator. If none can be found in the phone book, call the nearest
state wildlife agency or a nearby university and ask if they have an
ornithologist that can help. Good luck.

bob baldwin
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You could get a hanging pot for a plant and put the nest and babies in that
and hang it close to where the nest was originally. Just make sure it's not
too deep in the pot, and that water can drain out the bottom. The longer you
wait though, the less likely the parents will come back. The other option is
to take the birds to a wildlife rehabber.
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm

Dave

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> hello,
>
> my mom found this nest of baby robins that fell out of their tree.
> they are very very young as in no feathers and eyes closed. i'm so
> scared they'll die. they were eating some worms and things but i cant
> seem to get them to open their mouths for as many feedings as most
> websites say which is once every half hour.
>
> plus they seem very cold and their so ugly and their necks are kind
> flopsy... please help me figure out how to get them to open up their
> mouthes for food! email me as soon as you can if you have any
> suggestions!!!
>
> -- grace
>
> glim06.TakeThisOut@gmail.com
>
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