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Setup Instructions:1) Choose an elevated surface (such as a table or dresser)
away from young children and pets. 2) Center the electric heating blanket flat on the surface 3) Place the shoe box on top of the heating blanket 4) Line the bottom of the shoe box with a layer of newspaper 5) Place the small bowl in the center of the box
6) Line the bowl with a layer of paper towels 7) If there are other pets in the house, cover the entire setup with wire mesh or shield it with an overturned laundry basket 8) Turn on the heating blanket
9) Place the baby bird in the small bowl. Make sure its legs are held together by the bowl. Nest Maintenance: 1) Change the nest paper towels at least twice a day or when needed 2) Change the newspaper when needed 3) Monitor the nest temperature:
Updating the nest:
1) When the bird is able to stand on its own, make sure the nest setup is covered by either the wire mesh or upturned laundry basket 2) Using the scissors, puncture two holes about 2 inches up from the bottom of the box on opposite ends
3) Push the branch ends through each hole to create a perch through the box
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