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Protect yourself from disease and parasites, as well as the sharp beaks and talons of the bird by using gloves. You should also wash your hands before and after handling the bird, even if you are wearing gloves. If the bird’s nest is clearly destroyed but the bird’s parents are close by, you can create a simple hanging nest for the birds.  Use a small basket or a small tupperware container. Punch or cut holes on the bottom of the container and line the container with paper towels. Hang the nest with duct tape to a branch near the old nest. Place the baby bird in the hanging nest. The parent should then locate the new nest and the baby bird. It is important that you do not put the baby bird back in the original nest if it is injured and its parents are missing, as the nest may contain parasites that could weaken the bird further. Instead, build a temporary nest for the bird using a small plastic bowl or a berry box. You should line the bowl with unscented paper towel to provide some cushioning for the bird.  Avoid using a wire cage as the wire can injure the bird’s delicate feathers. If you do not have access to a plastic bowl, you can use a paper bag with air holes. This will keep the bird warm and protect it when it is in the temporary nest. If the bird is shivering, you can warm it up by putting one end of the cardboard box on a heating pad set to low. You can also fill a hot water bottle and place it next to the bird in the bowl. Make sure the bottle does not touch the bird, as this could burn it, or leak, as this could chill the bird even further. Once you place the bird in the lined plastic bowl, you can put the bowl in a cardboard box and tape the box shut.  Put the box in a spare room or a bathroom away from pets and children. Noise can be very stressful for the bird so make sure all radios and televisions are turned off. You should limit your contact with the baby bird so you do not make its injury or illness worse. Make sure the baby bird’s legs are tucked underneath its body, not stretched out. Every species of bird requires a specific diet, so avoid making the bird more ill or weak by giving it food it should not eat. When a bird is injured, it will use all its energy to fight shock and the injury so do not force it to devote its energy to eating as well. You should also avoid giving the bird water, as it can potentially drown the bird. If you touch the bird, you should wash your hands well to prevent the transfer of any diseases or parasites. You should also wash any items the bird was in contact with, like towels, blankets or jackets.
Wear gloves when handling the bird. Make a hanging nest if the bird’s parents are nearby but the nest is destroyed. Create a nest from a small plastic bowl and paper towel if the bird is orphaned. Place the bird in the nest and cover it with a paper towel. Put the nest in a warm, quiet, and dark area. Do not feed the baby bird. Wash your hands after handling the bird.