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Expert: - 7/4/2007


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Three weeks ago my dog found three Baby Blue Jays I have been feeding then A good Hand feeding Formula, They are just starting to eat Seed A little also.  They still don't have all adult feathers . My Question is how do I prepair them for Release, And how do I know when there Ready.
 Thank You Susette,

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The best thing to do is contact your local wildlife rehab center for advice and help. If you do not have one, go to www.ornithology.com/rehab.html for information on raising and releasing birds. But realize that the more you handle them the less likely they will be able to survive in the wild, so the sooner you can release them, the better. Thanks for your concern.

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