Sometimes it happens that a small sparrow chick falls into the hands of a person. It is clear that without outside help, he will not be able to survive, because he is not yet able to get his own food on his own. In addition, his parents usually feed caterpillars or insects, which contain various beneficial substances for his body. It will not be possible to grow a he althy sparrow on grain alone. Therefore, if you are not going to look for caterpillars for him, you need to prepare various nutrient mixtures. However, first things first.
There are people who say that it is impossible to feed a little chick. This statement is fundamentally wrong, since many examples can be cited that refute it. The thing is that you need to know how to feed a sparrow chick. This is due to the fact that the metabolism of these birds, not only in young, but also in adults, is quite high. It is worth skipping only one feeding or giving food that is too early for the baby to eat, and he will die. By the way, chicks that haven't reached yettwo weeks are called fledglings. The very first days of life are the most troublesome, since it will be necessary to feed the cub every 20 minutes. But this does not mean that he will eat. It may also happen that the baby will eat quite a bit and get enough. It all depends on how much food he has already digested.
After the sparrow chick gets used to you a little and a few days pass, the time between feedings can be increased. But do it gradually. You can determine the correct interval between meals by litter. If it is liquid, then the gap is small, and the baby’s body does not have time to cope and digest everything that was eaten. And if the litter is normal, not solid or liquid, you have chosen the right time.
It should be remembered that a sparrow chick can eat any product that you offer it. But that doesn't mean he can eat it. Therefore, it is the diet that should be given special attention. Parents feed the cubs with insects, so you will also need to become a spider for a while. Ant cocoons, mealworms and any small bugs will be ideal food for the chick. Sometimes they can be replaced with a chicken egg or cottage cheese, but it will not be possible to completely feed the cub with these products.
It is worth noting that the sparrow chick will only be he althy when you do not lose sight of various useful supplements. It can be grated carrots and cheese, which are mixed with cottage cheese. It is recommended to add to this mixturecrushed calcium, it will help the baby get back on his feet faster. Do not forget that the fledgling needs to be watered! This is an important point in all feeding. This is done with a pipette. In nature, babies are fed from their beaks by their parents. You can simulate this process with a pipette.
Now you know how to feed a sparrow chick. As you can see, this process is very responsible, difficult and troublesome. Therefore, take the baby home only when you are sure that you are not taking him away from his parents. After all, he will have much more chances to survive under their care. And if you really got an orphan, then you can feel like a real savior.
