How should I go about caring for an injured robin?

Question

I found found a poor little injured adult robin yesterday and he seems unable to fly, appears to have an injured leg (he/she waddles),and constantly poops out a yellow ooze. So yesterday I made a 12 inch x 24 inch box that's about 12 inches tall, to put him in and then I put some leaves and stuff in, and i gave him some fruit, peanuts, and water. But when I went to see him today he seemed really weak and it looked as if he hadn't touched his food or water. I live in the wilderness pretty much so there is no one I can bring him to, and I don't want to release him otherwise the raccoons will get him. Any input would be very much appreciated, thanks in advance. I don't care about the legal repercussions by the way because he would die if i didn't help him.

Answer 1

Sounds like you've done about what you can by putting him in a safe place with food and water available.



Unfortunately, this robin will probably not survive. It could have an injury you can't see, it could be really old or it could be sick.



I would be sure he's got fresh air and light, and leave him alone as much as possible. He's wild, so just having you near him is going to upset him.



The yellow poop is not a good sign, indicates illness. The only thing I can think is that I'm not sure what robins eat, you could research what robins eat in your area, and make sure that kind of food is available.

Answer 2

It does sound bad, but try giving him:

- Breadcrumbs (possibly wetted down a little) - that's real bread crumbed up not bought crumbs!

- Birdseed if you can get any - maybe you have grains that you cook with, any dried pulses, wheat, millet, etc?

- Grated cheese

- Apple



Robins aren't big on peanuts. If he doesn't have the right food he will be weak and it's worth a go!

Answer 3

contact your local wildlife authorities, but if all else fails..... and this should only be used as a last resort: get as much info about their diet as possible and stick to it. make sure it learns how to fly





but.. if he's pooping out something gooey, it probably isn't a good thing

Answer 4

The only advice I can give is to let nature take its course. Sorry. The only way this bird would be saved, at this point, is to take it to a wildlife rehabilitation center.