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How long the egg may have been left in the open can be a determining factor in whether the egg is able to hatch. Do you know how long the egg has been left out to the elements?

Even if you were successful in getting an egg to hatch, the survival chances of the young nestling would be minimal at best.

Feeding a nestling would require a commitment of 16 hours a day 7 days a week for 2 weeks on average. Dietary needs of baby birds vary with species. Not all birds eat worms. Most require a variety of insects delivered several times each hour of the day

The best thing you can do is respect the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and leave the egg alone. In most cases it is unlikely the egg would hatch.

If you know the egg is from a rare or endangered species, call your state fish and wildlife agency or a wildlife rehabilitator.

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