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Expert: - 6/20/2008


Question
Chimney Sweep (infant) found in house this morning.  Eyes still closed.  Can you recommend feeding/watering techniques and food stuff?

Answer
I presume you mean Chimney Swift? I recommend you contct your local vet or wildlife rehab center as raising a baby bird, especially one like a swift, is VERY difficult if you have not had the experience. Also go to www.ornithology.com/rehab.html for advice. Thanks for your concern.

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Roger Lederer

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Any and all about WILD birds - the science of ornithology. Information about birdwatching, ecology, conservation, migration, behavior, banding, rehabilitation, feeding, songs, binoculars, identification, and careers in ornithology. No questions about pet or caged birds, please.

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Have a PhD and over forty years as a professional ornithologist - research, teaching, author, speaker, webmaster of Ornithology.com . Have written thirty scientific papers, three bird field guides, a textbook in ecology and two recent books entitled "Amazing Birds" and "Birds of New England". Have traveled to over 90 countries watching birds.

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PhD in Zoology/Ornithology; Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences; former Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, Chico

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