by Sue D.
Member since:
December 16, 2006

Baby Birds

May 11, 2008 03:10 PM EDT
views: 87 | comments: 45

I visited my bff yesterday, and took my new camera.  I wanted to get an update on the baby birds to share with you.  Last week I posted a picture of the birds. 

Her cat killed the momma bird, when the babies were just a few days old.  She researched quickly what she needed to do to care for the birds. 

 

 

 

 

 

She fed them every twenty minutes from sunup to sundown.  She had a recipe of apples, wheat bread and I don't remember what else.  It was quite a site to see. 

 

 

 

I stopped by yesterday to see her and the baby birds.  She does not usually handle them very much, but took it out for a few pictures. 

 

 

The birds now get fed every half an hour and have grown feathers and flap their wings.  She feeds them worms in the morning, because they usually only receive worms in the morning or early evening according to her research. 

 

 

They are thriving and getting big!  I thought you would enjoy the update. 
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Comments: 45

Cheryl W. May 11, 2008, 3:10pm EDT
Oh...they are soo cute!
j - Frugal Mom - r. May 11, 2008, 3:22pm EDT
Wow, that is just amazing!
Wow, she's definitely related to St. Francis, the patron saint of animals. That's quite an undertaking and she's a beautiful, wonderful person to do all that. Not too many would. Amazing photos and story.
Bob B. May 11, 2008, 3:37pm EDT
That's so neat.
Amy B. May 11, 2008, 4:44pm EDT
Theyre so adorable. I look forward to future updates.
Natalie Neal Whitefield May 11, 2008, 4:52pm EDT
Amazing! I'm so glad the babies are thriving...
Nana to Seven Cutiepies May 11, 2008, 5:08pm EDT
Thanks for the update Sue. I was wondering how she was making out and if they were thriving. She's such a dear to take care of these sweet little birds.

I'd love it if you would post this to my group
Shannon W May 11, 2008, 5:31pm EDT
That's neat Sue. She's doing a great job.
Alison H. May 11, 2008, 5:51pm EDT
Wow, that is amazing. Thanks for sharing this, Sue.
Kay M. May 11, 2008, 6:11pm EDT
I'm glad they survived
sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, May 11, 2008, 7:56pm EDT
Not easy being a bird mom. They are so sweet.
Jennifer N. May 11, 2008, 8:48pm EDT
Aww I'm so happy to hear they are growing and thriving!
LaRue B. May 11, 2008, 8:54pm EDT
That is awesome.
meg pattinson May 11, 2008, 9:53pm EDT
that's so amazing that she is doing this ! i'm glad they are doing great !
Darlene M. May 11, 2008, 10:48pm EDT
I am glad to hear tht the birds are doing well. She is a very special person to take on all that work.
Jo C. May 12, 2008, 12:00am EDT
Such devotion, to feed those birds every 20 minutes! How is she planning to introduce them back to the wild - or is she? Please keep us updated.
Ellie !. May 12, 2008, 1:06am EDT
wow...and we thought it was tough to be the mother of a newborn who needed to be fed every three hours (preemie)....
Vicky Duggins May 12, 2008, 1:34am EDT
Oh, thank you, thank you! Now I know why I didn't do very well with trying to save baby birds when I was 8 or 9. I just crammed milk wetted bread down their throats. Every half hour, whoa, I'd have to get a staff in to help.

We have a house sparrow feeding a houseful of babies just in front of our picture window in the living room. Soon they'll be popping out the door making me a nervous wreck.
Sue D. May 12, 2008, 1:53am EDT
I will keep you updated on the progress. I talked to her today, and they are learning to clean themselves.
Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn May 12, 2008, 6:57am EDT
Must be robin babies!
Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn May 12, 2008, 6:58am EDT
Thanks so much for the updates too. When you get a moment, I'd love for you to share this at All Our Relations.
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U wishing you laugher
Kathy D. May 12, 2008, 10:02pm EDT
Wow - how nice that she's taking care of those babies
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. May 12, 2008, 11:55pm EDT
awww how sad. The birds are so cute and I'm glad they are doing well!
Sue M. May 13, 2008, 12:07am EDT
Amazing!! Oh, Sue... please, please post this photo essay to *My Bird Macro* !
Vicky Duggins May 13, 2008, 2:45pm EDT
gold star f y

Your article has been featured on the group, Mariana T. Fans.
wiaka's just ... curious May 15, 2008, 10:10am EDT
That is animal love at it's best. Keep us posted on their progress.

Blessings
Mariana T. May 16, 2008, 1:25am EDT
Sue - I so love this article - Oh vicky thanks for featuring it as you know i love my animals and Sue I'll be coming back to this many times as there's never a summer when a baby doesn't fall out of one of the big oaks down on the bayous - I really love that you have such a good and caring friend who is willing to do this - many blessings to her - I will send her prayers tonight. thanks sue - sorry i haven't been around busy as hell...think of you though...Salud.
Mariana T. May 16, 2008, 1:25am EDT
I love these pictures - they are precious little things! Salud.
necee t. May 16, 2008, 1:00pm EDT
wow, these pics are great... too bad the cat ate momma... that's nature...
Blessings to you all...
David W. May 18, 2008, 9:12pm EDT
This is a terrific shot. Life in its earliest stages.
d g. May 22, 2008, 12:34pm EDT
Wonderful! I've made new nests for ones that have blow down with babies with success, but never needed to go further. As a guy with lots of big, old trees, this kind of info is appreciated.

Thanks.
Sarah (I want points) May 23, 2008, 2:55pm EDT
They are cute! I bet that's a lot of work though!
Sandra T. May 23, 2008, 8:54pm EDT
She's an amazing person to do this for the cute little baby birds!
Sherrie H. May 29, 2008, 7:39am EDT
How cute!
René Allen Jun 1, 2008, 12:32pm EDT
Oh Sue ~ What a beautiful sight to share with us! Thank you.

Blessings ~
Rene
Teresa W. Jun 2, 2008, 1:08am EDT
They are so cute, what a wonderful thing your friend is doing!!
Beverly P. Jun 2, 2008, 10:38am EDT
How precious!
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Jun 2, 2008, 10:08pm EDT
awwwwww!
Amanda C. Jun 3, 2008, 6:05am EDT
that is so wonderful of your friend to take care of the baby birdies!
Amy C. Jun 9, 2008, 10:34am EDT
so sweet!~
Teresa L. Jun 9, 2008, 8:41pm EDT
Wow... can't wait to read the update.
Elsie Duggan Jul 3, 2008, 2:18am EDT
Okay, someone else must have had birds hatching up, I can't be that nuts, but these are great pictures Sue, I am sorry to be so behind, just things have been a bit hectic around here for awhile, and I have not been up to my oldself, getting around as much on the computer, life gets in the way sometimes. Thanks for your comments, Elsie
William Dotani Jul 14, 2008, 2:32am EDT
Fantastic heart warming story.
Mary H. Jul 18, 2008, 1:32am EDT
This was so incredible to see
Sheila Deeth Jul 18, 2008, 5:51pm EDT
Wow!

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