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Looking after the Young Ones

You already know that birds lay their eggs in nests. While one parent sits on the

eggs to warm them, the other parent protects them from enemies. After a few
days, young birds hatch out of the eggs.

The baby birds are tiny, weak and without feathers.

Their eyes are closed. The parents feed them and look
after them. They protect them from enemies and bad

weather. The babies grow very fast, develop feathers
and become strong. They learn to fl y and look for

food either from their parents or on their own.

Be Sensit ive!

Some children are very naughty. They destroy the nests of birds and also their eggs just
for fun. If you are one of them or if you see someone doing this, immediately stop him/her
because it is not right. Imagine if birds destroy your room and harm you! How will you feel?

Caring for Birds

Now you know about food

habits and nesting habits of
some birds. You must have
seen some young birds out

of their nests hopping on the

ground while learning to fl y.
Like animals, birds also need A bird feeder A birdbath
to be taken care of. We can help them by giving them grains and water during

summer. We can make a bird feeder and a birdbath near our homes to help them.

We must be kind towards animals. They only need love, care and respect from

us. Taking care of animals involves taking them to a veterinary doctor for regular
check-ups, providing them with suffi cient food and keeping them clean.

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