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Lost baby birds are a common sight in springtime, their pitiful chirps awakening a mothering instinct in even the most hard-hearted of souls. It's only natural that you want to take the chick in and nurse it to health. But before you do, you will need to take some time to assess the situation and make sure you are doing the best thing for the bird. Has it really been abandoned? Is there a local rehabilitation center that could do a better job of taking care of it? If you decide to nurse the baby bird yourself, it's important that you understand the commitment you are undertaking -- baby birds are very delicate and need to be fed almost constantly. If you think you're up for the job, this article will tell you all you need to know about feeding and caring for a baby bird. | Lost baby birds are a common sight in springtime, their pitiful chirps awakening a mothering instinct in even the most hard-hearted of souls. It's only natural that you want to take the chick in and nurse it to health. But before you do, you will need to take some time to assess the situation and make sure you are doing the best thing for the bird. Has it really been abandoned? Is there a local rehabilitation center that could do a better job of taking care of it? If you decide to nurse the baby bird yourself, it's important that you understand the commitment you are undertaking -- baby birds are very delicate and need to be fed almost constantly. If you think you're up for the job, this article will tell you all you need to know about feeding and caring for a baby bird. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Assessing the Situation === | === Assessing the Situation === | ||
