r/BirdHealth • u/Gummeow • 6h ago
Found wild bird Baby Sparrow! ⚠︎
Hiii everybody!! I really need help!
I found a very young baby sparrow on the concrete, lying in direct sunlight. I brought him home because he was barely feathered and seemed way too young to be on his own ( With my mother, we first thought he was dead, then he moved a paw)
I gave him a little water with a pipette, and I soaked some cat kibble in water until it became very soft and diluted because he is so young. This isn't the first time I've rescued a bird, but this time I'm really worried because he is extremely young and has barely any feathers.
My mother has tried contacting animal associations, but unfortunately, no one is answering.
I know that baby sparrows should mainly be fed insects at this age, but there aren't any stores near me that sell them, and I don't know what I can safely give him in the meantime.
I would really appreciate any advice on how to keep him alive and care for him properly until I can find a wildlife rehabilitator. I really want to do the right thing and give this little guy the best chance possible. :(
Thank you so much for any advice ♡