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| Question about Pets:What should i do with these baby birds? |
If the birds are fully feathered, they are most likely fledglings and have left the nest on their own and the parents are caring for them. You need to replace them where you found them..preferably in a scrub or tree so it is relatively safe from predators, and the parents should come back to feed them. If they are unfeathered...then look for a nest and if you can find it...replace them into the nest. Do not worry about your scent being on the chick..birds have a very poorly developed sense of smell and will NOT reject a baby that has been touched. If you cannot find a nest, get the bird to a local wildlife rehab for it's best chance of survival. Also, keep in mind, it is illegal for you to try and raise these birds on your own.
I am an ornithologist (bird biologist)
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