What should I feed a rescued baby bird? Can it have milk or cat food?

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Pls look at previous Question on my profile for more info.4-6 days old.Fallen nestling rescue. Gave it mango 1st: pooped instantly. Then gave it boiled and mashed rice and yolk; it was fine but then poop turned yellow. Vet told us to give it dextrose solution for a day then mix it with Nestle Cerelac (fruit one). Gave the mix twice. In btw gave the dextrose solution again: it peed right away. Cerelac has milk. Is it ok to give;if not is wet cat food ok? Cant get bird food here. What can we give? Pet's info: Bird | Wild Bird | Male | unneutered | 5 days old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Since this is not a mammal can not digest milk products (lactulose) and that could feed abnormal bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. A dog food would be better than cat food. Dog kibble can be moistened to make soft, and thus fed out in small clumps. High sugar foods also not good (i.e. dextrose, mango). Will have to fed very often, maybe every 2-3 hours, round the clock, initially. Heat support is needed as baby birds can not control their body temperature. Good luck.

What should I feed a rescued baby bird? Can it have milk or cat food?

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