What to Feed Baby Starlings
Adult European Starling nutritional requirements are 33.1% protein and 12.1% fat. A baby starling bird has even higher protein needs. (more…)
How to Build European Starling Nest Box
European Starlings tend to get a undeserved bad reputation. People consider them messy and annoying, and in part it’s true: They tend to be aggressive in defending their territory, in large groups they leave a lot of droppings and a flock of starlings can pick a berry fruit tree dry in an instant. Why, then,…
European Starling Baby Growth Chart
Well, not necessarily a chart per-se, but this allows us to plan. Raising a baby bird requires a lot of time and dedication, and European Starlings are no exception. What follows is just our experience; I’m certain that there are various factors and YMMV. However, it helps to have a frame of reference. Initial Real…
DMSO for Inflammation in European Starlings
DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) is commonly used to treat inflammation and is applied topically. This can be especially helpful if you need to target a specific area of your starling bird (say, the leg). It is easily absorbed by the skin. DMSO is a by-product of paper making (wood). It’s used as an industrial solvent and as…
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Probiotics for European Starlings
Probiotics can be beneficial for your starling bird during a molt, after administering any type of medication, and any other time they experience stress. You can’t overdose with a probiotic. Probiotics are simply a boost for the good gut flora and helps to strengthen the bird’s health and immune system. (more…)
Antibiotics for European Starlings
Oral Antibiotics Amoxicillin Amoxicillin (and ampicillin) are effective against many gram postive and some gram negtive bacteria. Most of the infections that birds have are gram negative, so penicillin based products won’t work with most infections. Amoxicillin (penicillin based) is used for cat bites in birds with good results, as Pasteruella is a gram positive…
Adult Diet for European Starlings
So you’ve adopted and/or rescued a European Starling. Well done! Your life is on a path of promising events and opportunities. In order to keep your bird happy (and alive), you’ll need to feed them a proper diet. (more…)