Sparrows are very sociable birds and they are found all over the world, from rural to urban areas and are the most abundant wild bird species in the world.

Characteristics of sparrows

 Feature appearance

The sparrow is a short, stout bird with brown, black, and white plumage and rounded wings. The bird has a blunt head, finger-shaped tail and sturdy conical bill.

The difference between male sparrows and female sparrows is the color of their plumage. Most male sparrows have red hind feathers and black bibs, while females have striped brown feathers. Women are smaller than men.

On average, adult birds weigh only 24-40 grams, and in many cases up to 50 grams.

 Personality characteristics

Sparrows are very agile birds, able to escape from enemies such as dogs, cats, foxes, snakes, etc. This bird is classified as unfaithful. Sparrows have the habit of living in groups and they are quickly summoned from their companions.

 Reproductive characteristics

Sparrow breeding season is in spring and summer, when the sun is warm and insects bloom. Female sparrows lay 3-5 eggs per clutch and incubate for 12-15 days.

During this time, the father and mother will take care of the eggs and chicks together. They will search for food and directly feed their young. 15 days after birth, young sparrows can leave the nest and fly normally.

Where do sparrows usually live?

Sparrows are popular birds in the countryside and big cities around the world. This bird is distributed mainly in Europe, the Mediterranean and most of Asia.

They often nest under roofs, bridges or trees. At this time, the male bird will be responsible for building a nest to attract the female bird. If the female agrees to mate with the male, the female will help the male build the nest.

How to raise baby sparrows

Choose a sparrow

There are two ways to choose the right bird:

What do sparrows eat?

When raising young birds, they only go out to eat insects brought by their parents and do not drink water. If you try to give them water, it can cause water to enter their lungs and can cause them to suffocate.

What sparrows eat depends on the age of the bird, you can feed the bird and if they are old enough to feed themselves you can simply put the food in a shallow bowl.

Note: Young birds take about 2 weeks to feed themselves, or every 30 minutes if they have not molted. Feed the birds as they molt every 1-2 hours.

What do sparrows eat when they are adults?

Adult sparrows can eat both plants and animals, as well as some main foods: insects, butterflies and other small insects.

For sparrows living in plains, rice fields and orchards, their food can be fruits, rice, corn and grains such as barley.

You need to establish a reasonable diet for your bird to ensure there is enough dry food such as bean sprouts, shrimps, fresh food such as spiders, snails, caterpillars, inanimate animals, etc.

Prepare the bird cage

To be able to raise sparrows, you will need a bird cage to ensure they live comfortably and be fully equipped with equipment such as water coolers and compact feeders. Choose a dry, cool location with lots of green space.

If you plan to raise sparrows, an incubator is also an item to prepare for a smoother breeding process.

Note: add canopy, straw, wooden frame to the barn…