I found this little Ruby throated hummingbird struggling on pavement outdoor. It tried to get to bush to hide but really appeared distress. I gently brought him inside and gave him some drops nectar. He's very week weak and appears gasping for air...
This message was edited Apr 24, 2011 5:28 PM
As he tries to take in some nectar he felt into the sticky nectar in the little bowl, so I found a smaller nectar cup the bottle cap to prevent further nectar bath. But he all sticky...
How long should I try to feed him with a little Q-tip, I can see he uses his tongue to drink in the nectar. But I don't want to over fed him. Your help is needed.
Doubt you can over-feed it, it'll just refuse any more when it's full.
Give it some clean, warmish water to bathe in too.
Resin
Maybe some info here:
http://www.projectwildlife.org/animals.php?id=5
I would think that you could sit a regular small hummingbird feeder completely in there and let him help himself. especially if it could be a flat type. And Make sure he is warm enough.
Lily, when I was banding hummers, after we were finished measuring them, we would stick their bill right into the sugar water for just a couple seconds, then pull it out and repeat until the bird begins to take to the feeder on its own. I doubt a Q-tip would do much good.
I'd call your local vets to see if they can give you any information on a local bird rescuer or if they have an avian doctor.
Thank you for your responses and help everyone. I took Marna's websites and searched for a local rehab. Unfortunately, by the time they responded to my call, my little bird expired. It was a sad ending to a very beautiful and blessed day that I had.
I'm so sorry to hear this Lily. Just know that you did everything you could to save the baby.
Thanks Duc. I'm pleased that the local rehab returned my call in a speedy manner, even on a holidays! That by itself lets me know that there are others who cares.
