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Hi Bob-
I'm really hoping you can help me !! My husband found a baby blue bird egg out in our field when he was pulling weeds. We have 2 Blue Bird houses with eggs in them and I have no idea how this egg ended up there. It doesn't appeared cracked or damaged. I am wondering if there is a way to know if the baby inside is still alive. And also how I should take care of it in case it will still hatch. Any info you could supply would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks Much!!!
Elizabeth
It may sound harsh, but I would throw it away. There is no way you can guess the schedule of eggs in another nest or be able to feed a naked tiny bird. Sometimes birds know an egg will not hatch and they throw it out. Or a bird was ready to lay an egg and a nest was not ready. If you will send your mailing address to walshaw1@cox.net I will send you a great free 20 page Bluebird book. Bluebird Bob.
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Bluebird Bob Walshaw
Expertise
I can answer almost any question on Eastern Bluebirds and small cavity nesters such as Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, etc. Also general questions on other songbirds. No pet bird questions please.
Experience
I have had a 100+ nestbox trail for more than 20 years, I do a lot of writing, public speaking and educational work in this field. My hands-on Bluebird talks include more than 1000 people each year.
Organizations
Oklahoma Bluebird Society, North American Bluebird Society, National Audubon Society, Oklahoma Audubon Society, Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance
Publications
Bluebird Magazine, Oklahoma Today, Fur-Fish-Game, Birds & Blooms, Nature Society News,Back Woodsman Magazine, Tulsa World, Broken Arrow ledger, Teaching Tolerance magazine,Trappers World, OK Hole Story, Birders World
Education/Credentials
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, Graduate of the Home Study Course in Bird Biology from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Oklahoma Master Naturalist. I am also a pofessional speaker and writer.
Awards and Honors
Chosen as a public speaker for the North American Bluebird Society, Bluebird trail accepted as part of the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail, Chosen as a panel speaker at the 2006 NABS Convention.
Past/Present Clients
Many
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