Rescued orphaned swallow chick

[larbabe]

During the night, he expired. At the last feeding, he didn't take much food or water, but continued to chirp throughout the evening. The reason for his demise? I can only guess. I would perceive that his foot wasn't really broken, but deformed; Fred didn't fall out of the next, but was expelled. This was nature's way of insuring that only the strong survive. We tried everything we could. I can truly say that that during his short life, Fred was loved.

[Argranade]

Im so sorry fred had died penut butter was not the best thing to feed him the starling diet would have done better but you did your best and Im glad you gave him a place to rest and that he did not die In pain but in a loving home.

Rest in peace little fred.

[larbabe]

I've had two more orphaned swallows fall into the yard. The difference is that with these two, the colony immediately began to feed them. We put them on an open stand, and at night, covered them with a cage to protect them. The first developed his flying feathers and has flown the coop. The 2nd is lame like Fred. He has not gotten all of his feathers yet, and is still unable to fly. The only thing we give him is water. It is very hot and easy for him to get dehydrated. I have attached a picture of the chicks.

[Dorothy39]

and, now I know the other end of this story!!!!

So sorry about little Fred .

Have you given a name to the other swallow??

Wish I could offer you some good advice , however, you seem to be pretty good with bird rescues .