What to feed an injured baby sparrow that fell out of nest? [I Help Animals]

We don't have cat/dog food we can soak in water.

Will cereal (cornflakes) dipped in water do? Do we just leave the food in the D.I.Y. bird house? I'm worried it'll attract ants.

UPDATE: A poultry expert taught me that babyfood (i.e. cerelac) works when fed to the bird through syringe. Just a tip in case you experience something similar.

Turned out baby birds couldn't eat bird seed nor could they eat on their own just yet. They have to be fed.

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GLITTER · 36-40, F

You’re going to have to hand him over to professional, it’s a hard job to look after a baby bird and you’ll need specialist equipment and the right food. Try blended mealworms with water. You might get somewhere for a day or two but it will need 24/7 care/feeding

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GLITTER · 36-40, F

@Casheyane if you’re in the uk you can contact the rspca

Casheyane · F

@GLITTER Baby food works apparently haha. Talked to a neighbor who handles poultry.

GLITTER · 36-40, F

@Casheyane well done for getting some advice. How’s it going?

funloving1 · 18-21, M

When you say injured what exactly do you mean?

I raised the baby Robin sometime back and was told to feed it hard-boiled egg yolk mixed with a little water. We used a popsicle stick to feed it with. It requires a lot of feeding throughout the day. Eventually we weaned it onto earthworms. After several months we released the bird. Birds are to be free…

Kwek00 · 41-45, M

can't you get it back into the nest?

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Kwek00 · 41-45, M

@Casheyane BTW, how is the bird doing that you found?

Casheyane · F

@Kwek00 It's eating a lot. But we tried letting it go, and it still can't fly. I think it hasn't fully recovered yet. So it's still on the DIY nest.

Kwek00 · 41-45, M

@Casheyane Glad it's eating, don't forget to let it drink too. Water will be fine.
Glad it's doing okay!

Gusman · 61-69, M

Research shows, Boiled eggs, dog biscuits, moistened, wet cat food, very finely chopped fruits and vegetables such as corn or peas and even small insects.

Strawberrry · F

do like the bird parents woud... fine some worms and small insects. chew them up and then barf them into the little birds mouth

BanPlastic · 31-35, M

You have to feed it every 45mins for 12-14 hours a day. I think you have to put the food directly into its mouth.

AndyH · M

Find a bird doctor in your area and take it there. They will know what's best to do. We found an injured baby sparrow with a hurt wing and brought it in. They went from there.

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