Also, I am a firm believer in thinking outside the box, and using what is available at that moment. How to Care for an Injured Wild Bird That Cannot Fly. This is all natural for young chicks, however, and unless a baby bird is obviously in grave distress, it should be left alone for its parents to care for appropriately. Someone will tell us I'm sure. I think the word Grow is in the name of it. :) The mother hen abandoned the remaining few eggs. Caring for a Sick Bird / Emergency Care Symptoms and Potential Causes... Bird Species and Diseases They are Most Susceptible to... Avian Pain Assessment & Management Emergency treatment for the ill bird at home. It's a myth that the mother bird will reject the baby if she smells your scent on it. Before I go any further in my methods of how to revive a weak chick, keep in mind that I am sharing what worked for me. The chick seems in pretty poor condition. It is only a few dollars. Amongst the eggs, was a hatched chick. If the bird begins breathing, it should be placed in a warm, quiet environment while you contact your avian veterinarian for instructions. Hopefully the mommy bird will be able to help it get back to the nest. You can order it when you order the chicks. There is a green gel also that baby chicks will eat when they have been sent through the mail. Continue providing CPR until the bird recovers or is transferred to a veterinary clinic or emergency facility. My DH has a lot of bird books, and I read once that if you find a baby bird that fell out of it's nest, you should put it on the highest branch you can reach from the tree it fell out of. Kia ora, If anyone has any suggestions please comment! They may even act sick as they flutter about, are too weak to fly far, or cry for attention. I am trying to keep it warm, however I am not sure what food and how often to try and feed it? I am not advocating or giving any guarantee that my methods will save your chick’s life. Baby Birds Baby birds may look sick with their fluffy feathers, patches of bald skin, and oversized eyes or bills. At one minute, reevaluate the bird for heartbeat and respiration. If you see an injured bird, you of course want to help it out; however, generally, it is not legal for you to try to care for the bird on your own. The following instructions refer to emergency treatment to be given at home, prior to hospitalization.