This one is about how to feed an ADULT swift bird (apus apus). The technique presented is the result of 14 years of experience in the swift clinic in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. For more information on the German Swift Association, the clinic, swifts, and on how to help us, please check www.mauersegler.com.
man kanns auch übertreiben - der finger wird serilisiert aber der den mund offen hält nicht -die heimchen sind auch nicht steril -die natur draussen auch nicht und das erhöt ihre abwehrkräfte
Addiramathefirst 2 years ago
bauch? das nennt sich kehlsack und ist darauf ausgelegt, mehrere hundert insekten "zwischenzulagern", um sie später als futterkugel an die jungen zu verfüttern.
angst vermag ich beim besten willen nicht zu erkennen. hier spielte ihnen ihre fantasie wohl einen streich.
chrim0815 2 years ago
Never, never, never feed anything but insects to a swift. Crickets are most suitable.
Although a common swift might seem to recover being fed with anything else but insects, malnutrition is one of the major reasons why swifts have to spend months in our clinic. 2-3 weeks after switching back from malnutrition to insects, which is the only food a swift will hunt in the nature, the swift will lose all its feathers. We observed this innumerable times in the clinic.
chrim0815 2 years ago
I found one on the street today. After a lot of water, he started to walk and I fed him with some chicken - I realized that when I stroke his head, he opens his beak. Now, he is sleeping. I could use some tips about what else he can eat and how often. He is young, looks almost like adult, i think.
I really want to help his recovery, so he can soon migrate with others.
tanusus 2 years ago
Mein Gott, der arme Segler hat ja die Pinzette im Bauch. Er fühlt sich sichtlich unwohl, hat Angst. Geht das nicht anders?
alpenseglerfreund 3 years ago