How Do You Care For Orphaned Baby Mocking Birds?
Baby mockingbirds may occasionally be found abandoned or on the ground after falling from their nests. The best thing to do if you find an abandoned nest is to wait a safe distance away and watch for the parents to return. If they do not return or you have proof they have abandoned the nest, such as dead chicks in the nest, then you can safely bring the babies inside. If you find a very young mockingbird on the ground, look for the nest and place it back inside when possible. A licensed wildlife rehabilitation center is an orphaned baby mockingbird’s best chance of survival. If you do not have one located near you or need to keep the baby mockingbird alive until you can transport it to a rehabilitation facility, you can care for it on your own for a short period of time. It is important to note that it is illegal in most states to keep a wild bird as a pet. Baby mockingbirds should always be released to the wild after they are weaned. Make a nest for the baby mockingbird. A shoe box or
