Re: Food replacer -FAST

In article <Xns969E8312082C7danny@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
diddy <diddy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Last night 3 chimney sweeps had fallen through our chimney and were stuck
> in the fireplace lodged between a wood burning insert.
> We freed them, then put them out in the hedges beside the chimney hoping
> their parents could find them.
> They are fully feathered but still dependent. Near ready to leave the nest,
> but obviously not a clue how to feed themselves.
> The parents obviously haven't claimed them. One has died (it's in the upper
> 90's with high humidity). I need to implement something fast. Any idea on
> bird care?

That's a toughie...

Do some googling but I believe the regular meal for those guys in
rehabbing is mealworms drowned in Avitron then dusted with Vionate.
Powdered Brewers Yeast is often also added.

Too bad there is no "ledge" inside of the chimney where they could be
put!

You may want to screen your chimney and build a swift tower for future
nesting needs if you have the time and space. :-)

Hope this helps?

Kat
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