My baby bird hatched. How do I feed it and keep it from getting cold?

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I got a egg..it hatched yesterday..its a baby bird..what should i feed him/her..she is getting cold..please help me

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

If this is a wild bird the best option would be to get it to a wildlife rehabilitator asap. If a pet species you need to know what species in order to feed approriately. You need a hand rearing formula suited to that species. Keep in a "nest" with supplemental heat and humidity as it cannot regulate body temperature yet. Relative humidity greater than 50% is required initially. Hatchlings (no feathers) should be maintained at 95° - 97°F (35° - 36°C). An incubator is usually recommended for hatchlings. The yolk sac should provide nutrition the first 12 or so hours but but it will then need to be fed every 2 hours around the clock Here is some basic info https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/hand-feeding-baby-birds

My baby bird hatched. How do I feed it and keep it from getting cold?

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