Starling Facts:

Starlings are protein eaters, you will usually not see them at seed feeders because they can not crack the shells to get to the seed

 

Summer Starlings will digest hundreds of destructive insects, such as the Japanese Beetle, off your lawn everyday

 

Starlings are able to mimic the sounds of their surroundings, even human voices

 

There are many individuals out there that keep Starlings as pets, some are known to live up to 21 years in captivity

 

NEVER GIVE A BABY BIRD WATER!

 

0-18 Days - very dependant, sprizting with luke warm water will promote preening, towards 2 weeks you can introduce a shallow bowl of water for drinking and bathing

21 days - Start to fly

4-7 weeks - Will try to scavage for own food, tend to start being independent (Teenagers! but you can still 'hide' food for them to find, then we're both happy)

7-12 weeks - all grown up! will start leaving the nest

20 weeks - adult feathers. Soon after look out they start making their own song and don't be suprised if you hear your voice in there!

"God's glory shines through ALL of His creations"

 

 

Do you have a Starling in need of help? Contact us at the email or

phone number below for information on how to care for them until

arraingments are made for transport to the rescue.