Baby crow

[KimKim]

I few days ago there was a baby crow in my yard. The parents were still in the trees above. I googled and let it be until the afternoon. I did not see the parents come down to feed it at all. It has some feathers but I don't believe it's a fledgling. That night I couldn't find it. Well a couple days later (this morning) it was in my driveway. Parents still above. It looks weaker and wobbly. I tried to pick it up and get it out of the street and it's nothing but bones. I tried to give it egg yolk and wet cat food and I think it got some. I ended up moving it below an over grown pepper tree, the parents did see where I put it. What else can I do? The wildlife rescue isn't answering and I don't know if the parents feel comfortable coming down to deed it.

 

[KimKim]

Should I mix wet cat food with a little water and out it in a syringe so I can get it in its mouth better? Or just leave it alone....

 

[labell]

Soft cat food is a great choice, I would keep feeding it every few hours if it will take it to get it's strength back.

 

[labell]

Should I mix wet cat food with a little water and out it in a syringe so I can get it in its mouth better? Or just leave it alone....

No need for a syringe or extra water, it should take it from the end of your finger.

 

[KimKim]

It was opening it's mouth and I would try and put it in, but either I'm not fast enough or he moves and/or closes his mouth. Then it started to take bites at the food but it got very little that way. I'll check on it and try again soon.

 

[Sterling1113]

I think I saw another member say something about how a baby bird doesn't need water by itself until they're eating well on their own(Or something like that?), and until then they get all the water they need from their food. Not sure if that applies to a chick this age, but I'd be more concerned that they're eating the food than anything. But like Laura said, wet cat food is a good way to go, hopefully this little guy pulls through. I have a soft spot in my heart for crows.

If he/she won't take it from your hands, try a pair of tweezers. I have a large pair of tongs that I used to feed my reptiles, I found something like that worked pretty well for young chicks, as it's not quite as bulky and scary has a hand

 

[BACON]

It looks old enough to leave its nest. Have you had bad weather with you lately?? Reason I ask is because crows leave the nest before they can fly. They call them branches in the uk, they climb out the nest into the trees, the parent come and feed them and they flap about till they are strong enough to leave. Then the parents continue to feed for a while after.

If you've had bad weather it could of fallen, or fallen anyway before it really ready.

With my pet crow, the first time I had to feed it I had to force its beak open using my fingers and put the little bit of cat meat to the back of its throat like the parents would. When he got used to me=Food there was no stopping him lol. He was a joy to hand rear. Parents might be to nervous to come down to him. If he's about tomorrow take him in and help him out.

 

[KimKim]

Thanks for the replies. I was able to cut the end of a bigger syringe and put the wet cat food in it, and he took about half the syringe before he tried to wobble away. The parents were crowing like mad! I put the baby in an area off the road so hopefully they feel comfortable to come down soon...

 

[henpecked]

I've raised several baby crows, sounds like you're doing everything right. Hopefully the parents are feeding it. You can also mix in things like ground beef (hamburger) , worms,crickets,etc into their food. They need lots of protein. You can also get baby food in the jars and feed it.

 

[KimKim]

They aren't suppose to feel boney, right? I left the house around 3 today to go to a BBQ. I was able to give home some more cage food, but we just now got home. I'll have to see if I can find it tomorrow and make a decision on what to do... Leave it outside or commit to it.

 

[jiyabird]

Be careful if you try to use a syringe. If not done properly you can put food into the air sacs instead of the crop.
Crows are awsome, much smarter than parrots.
It is illegal in some states to keep regular crows as pets which is a shame in certain situations. By the time you get this little guy ready to fledge he may have imprinted on you and have problems adapting to the wild.
Pied crows raised domestically are legal.
It is fortunate for the little feathered wanderer that you spied him and are compassionate enough to care for his well being.