1. Inspect the egg. Examine the egg carefully to see if it's cracked or damaged. If it is, you'll need to dispose of it. If the egg is intact, you can proceed with this process.
2. Prepare an incubator. You'll need an incubator to keep the eggs warm and moist. You can purchase an incubator online or at a pet store. Alternatively, you can make your own incubator.
3. Set up the incubator. Follow the instructions that came with your incubator to set it up properly. The temperature should be set at 37.5 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) and the humidity should be set at 50%.
4. Place the eggs in the incubator. Once the incubator is ready, place the wren egg in the incubator. Make sure the egg is resting on the bottom of the incubator.
5. Monitor the eggs. Check on the eggs regularly to ensure they're staying at the correct temperature and humidity. You may also want to turn the egg once a day to ensure it's evenly heated.
6. Wait for the eggs to hatch. Wren eggs typically hatch after 10 to 12 days. Once the eggs hatch, you can remove them from the incubator and place them in a brooder.
7. Care for the baby birds. Baby wrens need to be kept warm and fed regularly. You can feed them a mixture of moistened commercial food or you can purchase mealworms. You should feed them every few hours.
Additional tips:
- If you find an abandoned wren's nest, you can try to return it to its original location. However, this can be difficult if the nest has been damaged.
- If you can't find the original nest, you can place it in a similar location. Make sure the nest is sheltered from the wind and rain.
- You should also place some soft material, such as cotton or grass, in the nest to help the bird to feel secure.
- If the nest is not returned, you will need to care for the birds as described above.