Originally Posted by
kimlovescats
How absolutely adorable! Awwwwwwww!
I didn't know you could even get one to survive on your own at all ... that is awesome! How and what are you feeding him?
I have raised lots and lots of baby birds, generally a few every season. Some indeed die, usually if they are injured, get too cold, or have been without food too long. But, as a rule, they are not that hard. It just takes practice and patience.
I feed them dry cat food soaked in water. Later I teach the insectivores to catch and eat crickets. I have raised sparrows, robins, starlings, grackles and pigeons.
Most of them release just fine. But once in a while I end up with one like little Willie here, who is as tame as a puppy, despite my best efforts to keep him wild.
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