Baby birds are often found in the late spring and summer by well-intentioned rescuers. Some are fledglings that need a little extra help getting to a small branch in a bush or tree nearby to await parental help. Nestlings, on the other hand, cannot grasp a finger or shrub and should be returned to the nest if at all possible. If this is not possible, try and double-check that you have indeed found a baby robin. Different species eat different foods and can die from unaccustomed meals. Compared to all this, finding the worms is the easy part.
Things You'll Need
Plastic container
Garden hose
Flashlight
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Instructions
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You migh prefer an older container that you no longer want to use for food.
Put a small amount of damp dirt into your plastic container.
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You may need to use a hose to reach your chosen spot of grass.
Soak a small patch of lawn for 30 minutes to an hour at dusk.
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Earthworms will rise to the surface to escape the saturated ground.
Collect the earthworms that begin to surface when the ground becomes saturated and put them into your plastic container. Use a flashlight to find the worms.
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Healthy baby birds will demonstrate a healthy appetite.
Feed your baby robin the collected earthworms from your plastic container.
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Or, if you lack access to a small patch of lawn to saturate, visit a bait shop to purchase nightcrawlers.