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I have a baby sparrow, Does it have mites ?

So recently I found a baby sparrow in the middle of a busy road. Of course, I couldn't have just left it there and I am treating it in my house. I know I shouldn't, but I must. I plan on letting it free in a week or so ( when it learns to fly ). But during the mean time, I am afraid this sparrow might have mites. How do I know if it does? It fluffs its self often and white little things come out. I think it is just skin because its feathers aren't fully there. This bird has yellow things around its beak and its very small. I also own a spray forbirds. Scalex Mite & lice spray for birds. What should I know ? Thanks Everyone. I called a Vet and gave it to them =]

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1. it is actually illegal to have a wild animal in your posession, and using a spray on a baby bird or feeding it improperly could kill it, which is why it is illegal for you to have it. call animal control--they have veterinary services and facilities to care for this critter.
2. As far as mite I don't think it sounds like it. If he had mite you would know. You would see them moving around on his body and his health would deteriorate FAST! Also I wouldn't no reccomend releasing him back into the wild. As much as you are caring for him, you are also not teaching him to fend for himself. Really, I would think that only a foster bird could help him at this point on those skills. Try taking him a a wildlife rescue, or a avairy. They can give him the proper care that he needs and maybe help him get out in the world!
3. Please stop what you are doing. You're going to kill this bird. You should have taken the baby from the road, and placed it in a safer spot in the same area. THAT IS ALWAYS THE BEST OPTION. It's parents are nearby and will continue to care for it. If you just found it within the last 24 hours - put it back in the same area where it was found. Place in under or in the low branches of a shrub or bush...and then leave the area so the parents can safely return. All native wild birds are protected by federal law. You cannot keep it for any reason. If you can't return it to it's parents, you need to bring it to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or clinic immediately. The longer it stays with you, the less chance it has of survival. Use this link to locate a rehabber in your area: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm
4. always assume a wild bird ,or any animal has parasites on or in it's body. go easy with the spray it might be toxic.