I posted this on the other web site but they seem to not answer me, so I am going to post my questions and concerns here. Everyone on this web site has a starling as a pet so I wanted to know if I should keep him or release him.

My starling is Downey, He is I would say about 4 weeks old. My cat Buddy brought him as a “gift”. He has no wounds or anything on him. I think he has an attachment to me or at least I have one to him. I don't want to give him up but I don't know if my mother would allow me to keep him. I need to know some pro's and some cons of keeping them and some pros and cons of letting them go. I have owned lots of birds before and have done research on starlings for the past 2 years. Is it better for a starling that has been raised in captivity to be in captivity or released? I am afraid if I release him one of my neighbor’s cats will get him (she has 25) or one of my two will. I also don't understand the formula to feed a baby starling. My vet told me to feed him canned cat food. Can anyone explain the formula to me? Also I need to know how often to feed him, the web site says every 45 mins. Is that right for a 4-week-old one to? Sorry to ask so many questions but I wanna make sure I am doing everything right. Please please please answer me. I am desperate and love this little guy to much to let him die without putting up a fight.

PS: Is it legal to keep a starling as a pet in PA?

If anyone can answer these questions please help me.