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I found a baby Starling (nasty, ugly little thing) under a tree in my yard. It has a few feathers and fuzz on top of it's head. It cannot stand. Thinking that the parents would take care of it, I put it in a small, round basket with shredded paper towel and wired it onto a branch of the tree. I had to get it off the ground since we have cats. Parents were flying around squacking and dive-bombing me and my dogs. But, they did not feed that baby. I have been watching for 3 days and have been climbing a ladder and feeding it a bit of watered down dog food as per recipe online. After a cool and very windy night, I brought it into my garage this morning. It looks like rain. He has survived for several days now. I am exhausted with worry and stress. From what I have read, it is unlikey to survive. But, he must be tough because he is still eating when I feed him. I am so mad at the parents. I went out after dark last night just to see if perhaps they were with him after dark. Nope.
I know that I am setting myself up for a cry here and suspect the kind thing would be to just have my hubby wring it's neck. It would be quick. I can't believe I am taking care of the most annoying bird in the world. Any advice? I am just getting ready to take some soft dog food mixed with a bit of egg yolk and water and feeding it again.
I know that I am setting myself up for a cry here and suspect the kind thing would be to just have my hubby wring it's neck. It would be quick. I can't believe I am taking care of the most annoying bird in the world. Any advice? I am just getting ready to take some soft dog food mixed with a bit of egg yolk and water and feeding it again.

