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found a finch - 2007/05/19 05:26 hey, does anyone know what to do about this finch i found. It looks like it just left its nest but will not fly. I observed it for a few hours. Then i easily caught it. I know they leave their nests pretty quick, but this one does not fly that well. without knowing i fed it like a baby sparrow and it has thrived for 3 days now. I gave it canary seeds and black sunflower seeds. It won't eat them. There are no injuries. What can I do. I put it in cage outside and saw a pair of house finches red male grey female visit the cage many times. Smile i think they tried to rescue it. Anyways i am scared that a cat will get it. It does not fly that good, nor does it look like it wants to. Could it be the runt? Or is it just a weak bird. But it is eating fine. wish it would feed itself though. please someone respond!
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found a finch - 2007/05/19 11:38 Hi Outsider, welcome here and I hope you will enjoy this forum

When you found it, you didn't see the nest? Or the parents? It is always much better to let the parents take care of them -even with your help by puting him in a basket of box- and feed him. Eventually he'll be able to fly that way. A cage is not a great idea, an open box seems much better so these finches you saw visiting him -and are probably his parents- can take care of him.



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