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baby woodpecker info please? anybody have experience with raising them?
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These birds are protected by law. You will need to contact your local Vet to see if they have a list of people who are licensed to care for them.
The Feds will give people big fines for keeping wild birds even if they are babies.
I know that people want to help a wild baby bird, but if you are not licensed or have knowledge of how to care for them, then you can have some problems.
check out this link http://www.fws.gov/permits/mbpermits/birdbasics.html
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If the bird is fully feathered, it is most likely a fledgling and has left the nest on it’s own and it’s parents are caring for it. You need to replace it where you found it..preferably in a scrub or tree so it is relatively safe from predators, and the parents should come back to feed it. If it is unfeathered…then look for a nest cavity and if you can find it…replace it into the nest. Do not worry about your scent being on the chick..birds have a very poorly developed sense of smell and will NOT reject a baby that has been touched. If you cannot find a nest, get the bird to a local wildlife rehab for it’s best chance of survival. Also, keep in mind, it is illegal for you to try and raise this bird on your own.
I am an ornithologist (bird biologist)
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