Rocky31186 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I mean, hes really close to being able to fly. Ill check tomorrow and see whats going on. I dont want to mess with it, if I dont have to.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Ah well the maybe they are teaching it tough love, fly or die bitch lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 It looks like the mommy bird has large talons. And a large pecker. Anyway don't you know the most important thing about photojournalism? You can not interfere at all with your subject, only observe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Updates? You could put it back in the tree or just leave it. If its still even there. I would imagine today will be filled with attempts at flying again. Hell, throw it gently in to the air if the mother Robin comes to swoop at you again. You'll be helping it with lift. Or You could also just let it be and let nature takes it course to whatever end. I had some house finches build a nest right outside my back door. They had 3 and I knew one of them would die. I kept fighting the urge to help with the feeding (they love dandelion seeds!) but fought the urge. It happens for a reason. If you get really bored and feel sorry for it, you can feed it some earthworms. Actually, I was watching one of the new robins in my backyard hunt for her own food today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 This is what I imagine happened to Rocky Rocky freaking out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 This is what I imagine happened to Rocky Rocky freaking out what a asshole parent but if anyones ever met rocky hes not a small dude so this would make for some funnnyyyy video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 set it on fire That made me LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 This is what I imagine happened to Rocky Rocky freaking out That was almost what I looked like when I was using the stick what a asshole parent but if anyones ever met rocky hes not a small dude so this would make for some funnnyyyy video yah, I can only imagine the video outcome.. The bird is still in the yard, hes in the corner now.. It seems the other birds are finding worms for it on this rainy day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 found a baby sparrow that fell out of its nest, couldn't find the nest anywhere around the area. I put it in a box and fed it overnight with some crushed up food that petsmart told me to make for baby birds then took it to the animal shelter. They emailed me a few weeks later telling me the released it and it was healthy. I just didnt want it to get eaten by all the neighborhood cats that I so despise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Get it high on bath salts and it will just eat all of the other birds like a boss. Problem solved. :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 If you need a man built like a giraffe to come and help. Let me know. Fixed that for you... Show its parents that you care for it, that you're not just trying to get it back to your nest on the first night. Maybe bring it some worms and some water, take it slow. As time goes on the parents will grow to trust you, and then you can make your move. As you and the bird cohabitate, your differences will be resolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 A friend of mine is an avid ornithologist and i asked her how to handle this today. Me: how to handle a robin that has tried to take flight flew a bit and fell halfway through its flight (its a younge bird learning to fly) Google is driving us all bonkers trying to decided what th to do. It fell out yesterday, and is still alive and on the ground today. Her: That's fairly normal. The mom and dad will actually continue to feed and supervise it after it has fledged (ie left the nest) (hence the name "fledgling"). Don't stress. Also remember that 75% of baby birds usually don't make it.. Let nature takes its course. Me: Is ti wrong to put it back in the nest with gloves? he has dogs and is afraid to let them in the yard for fear of them hurting it Her:You don't need gloves. Birds can't smell. If you put it in the nest, it will just try to leave again. It's normal for it to leave, but still hang close to the nest and let its parents continue to feed it. Sometimes it takes several more days before it's ready to move off on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 A friend of mine is an avid ornithologist and i asked her how to handle this today. Thank you for the info. I've been keeping an eye on it.. and Im almost sure once I put it back in the nest it will jump back out thinking "That was fun!". When its raining, normally the birds are hiding. Today they are all out on my fence and around the baby. So I'm thinking it will lean how to fly soon and be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) The baby was hanging out on my fence earlier.. The dogs flew out the door when I opened it. They went to the bathroom then got on the smell trail. My younger boxer couldnt locate the smell, she was just looking around like WTF. And it was right behind her. She went over to it a couple times to smell it and left it alone. One of the parents came flying over screaming so I got the dogs in. Then she jumped on the fence and fed the baby. I was not ready with the camera, so picture came out like shit. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/probin007/june2012.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/probin007/june20123.jpg Edited June 1, 2012 by Rocky31186 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I found one mowing the other day and keep a few 3-4 feet away from it with the mower and later that day I found him dead. He was cute and just watched me going around him like it was fun for him. I too keep my dog in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I fried this guy up for lunch today http://ic2.pbase.com/u14/pdqgp/upload/5909569.robin.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 For those that care the bird is gone. Saw it flying outside my fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 For those that care the bird is gone. Saw it flying outside my fence. now that its good and flying get out the bee bee gun and start target practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Yay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 A friend of mine is an avid ornithologist and i asked her how to handle this today. She probably didn't want to get into details with you, but some birds, for example vultures, can smell. However, yes, for the most part, they cannot detect human scent. Just extra info for those who like some extra learnings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I actually did know this, but wanted to clarify it for rocky, I have chickens and know a decent amount about birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Pick it up and put it back in nest. Its a myth that human contact will deter the adults from having contact with their young. This, an established bird expert told me the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 In all seriousness that photo of the bird being feed by momma is awesome and you should sell that to a micro stock company asap. Might get you a couple of bucks eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 He doesn't live in Marengo. :lolguy: but I do :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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