can one robin "adopt" another? (1 Viewer)

[celticjewgirl]

Hi my name is Jessi, i'm new here. i'v never used a forum before so sorry if i totaly mess up. My mom found a baby robin at her work and any nests around there are destroyed. her boss told her to leave it there and 'let nature take its course, if it dies then it dies'. She brought it home and I'v been feeding it my little brothers baby formula for the last couple of hours. I know where another Robin nest is but would that robin take in another baby robin?

 

[Dave B Smith]

Hello,
And on behalf of the staff, welcome to the Birdforum. Helping baby birds is more difficult that it should be - but here are some links to get you started.
The first is a Birdforum thread on what to do if you find a baby or injured bird. Note in this one it does point out that in the US keeping / raising a wild native bird is illegal for starters. The second thread will help you get in touch with a wildlife rehabilitator for help and the last thread will give some insight on immediate help for a Robin.
1. What to do if you find a baby bird.
2. How to find a "rehabber".
3. Baby Robin

I'm not sure about your idea of putting your baby Robin in another Robin's nest, but if they are about the same size young, it might work.
Best of luck,

 

[celticjewgirl]

thank you. i followed the links, i found that there isn't a wildlife rehabilitator near my town.

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi there and a warm welcome to you.

If all else fails, call your local vet. They usually have a list of people who are experienced/licensed to care for wild song birds. Good luck.

 

[Tero]

I think the parents have memorized the birds by now, so a newcomer would easily be recognized. On the other hand, with a gaping mouth open, birds cannot resist putting food in it. It is a little complicated.

But good luck with your bird. The most I ever do is put them up in a nearby tree.

 

[celticjewgirl]

Our local vet moved to the city. better business i guess. i put the bird in the new nest and i'm going to check on it after a while.