Emergency Killdeer Eggs?????

Question

the killdeer eggs i have found 2 days ago are hatching and i dont know if i should keep them under the incubater or not! Help?????BTW parts of the shell are all ready off!!!!! And how what do i do when they are out??????

Answer 1

DO not help them hatch....

IF you found them in anest they were probably not abandoned and you should put the babies back once they hatch and see if momma returns..go out of sight and watch..



IF not then call a wildlife rescue....



Killdeer migrate .. need special care.



They are going to be somewhat feathered and ready to run shortly after birth. They are more like ducklings that way . they arenot orn blind or naked like a robin.

Shortly after hatching the mom killdeer will take them of the nest and into tall grass.....



killdeer do not lay eegs anywhere but in a nest and so you must have found them in a nest... and mom is probably looking for them BUT if she feels they are gone may have left the area now.

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The best shot they have is with the mom or a trained rehabber.



Killdeer eat bugs.. live bugs insects... also small shrimp and other crustaceans.. and occasionally berries...



The babies will die... without food and moms care..



you say emergency killdeer eggs but if ya found them 2 days ago then you already knew...

moms usally lay 4 eggs so if you have 2 then maybe she is stilla round with other babies.. check it out



in the future dont pick up baby bird eggs....



If you need more help post on our webpage in the comments form...

also you can call your DNR and any wildlife rescue or avian rescue across teh USA and even if they are not near you they can tell you what to do short term to help thema nd also give you info on who to contact near you that can take them and get them ready to fly.



Good Luck

Wismom

Answer 2

#1) Why did you take them if you aren't sure what to do with them?



#2) Are you aware that it is against the law to take the eggs of a migratory bird species, and is punishable by law with a fine of up to 500$ and/or 6 months in federal prison (aka jail)?



#3) Killdeer nest on the ground...if you found the eggs while they were on the ground, they probably weren't abandoned. THe mother was probably just watching from a safe distance for you to leave.



#4) Mother birds do mourn over the loss of their eggs and chicks...you've done her harm, not only the chicks.



Okay. Now that I have that sorted out...

Keep them under the incubater. DO NOT attempt to "help" them hatch. indeed, you will not help them, but most likely kill them. If you help them, they will not build the strong muscles they need on their first journey of life.



What I suggest doing is calling your nearest nature rehabilitation center. They will know what to do with the chicks, and they are experienced handlers. They have permits to legally keep birds for educational or rehabilitational purposes. They will come to confiscate the chicks.



Overall, why did you take the eggs? Did you think that you know more about how to raise baby birds than the mother does?

Answer 3

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