How to feed a baby bird?

Keep bits of food small and in proportion to the bird's size; very small birds need very tiny bites. Cut or crush food appropriately to suit the bird's size. While feeding the bird, handle it as little as possible to minimize the risk of additional stress or injury. Never force the bird's bill open to eat. read more

Don't feed the baby bird bread or milk. Many people make the mistake of feeding baby birds milk or bread. Unlike mammals, milk is not a natural part of a bird’s diet and they will be intolerant to it. Bread is full of empty calories and will not provide the baby bird with the nutrients it needs to survive. read more

Many people who rescue a wild baby bird are tempted to keep it and raise it themselves. There are a few problems with that approach. First you need to be aware that not all birds are alike. Nutritional requirements depend on what species the bird is. For example, some species of baby birds eat worms and bugs. read more