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How to Care for a Baby Bird

Caring for a baby bird can be rewarding. But taking on an infant is a situation full of challenges, and opinions differ over the best way to bring up a baby.

Some people believe that hand-raising a baby bird is the best way to obtain a loyal pet, but evidence suggests that there are great risks in store for inexperienced people who try to do it. Before reviewing the responsibilities associated with raising baby birds, the justification for hand-rearing should be debated.

Hand-raised baby birds do make great pets – usually for someone else. The reason becomes evident when the question is asked: “How many children want to spend their entire lives with their parents?” Young birds, like young people, reach an age of independence when they challenge authority. A bird that remains with the person who raised him may become defiant, but the owner of a bird raised by someone else becomes more of a friend than a parent to the animal, and the relationship can remain amicable for an indefinite period of time.

Tips for Hand-Raising a Bird

In thinking about hand-raising a baby bird, consider the health risks. Babies, after all, are much more likely to become ill than adult birds. And of all birds (babies and adults) that do become ill, babies’ illnesses are more often fatal. That being said, here are some guidelines to keep in mind when considering hand-raising.

The best assurance of success in caring for baby birds is education. Before you undertake hand-feeding, learn about the best techniques, find out about warning signs and locate a good veterinarian – someone you can go to for advice and a safeguard in case of emergency.