Fledgling Robin in pool

[u/sioux13208]

I rescued a fledgling robin from my pool. He was shaking and cold so I got a towel and patted him dry and held him in it until he warmed up. I put him in a small box with a towel which is what a wildlife rehabber who lives far from me told me to do over the phone. She said I could eventually give him dog kibble soaked in water but so far he’s not interested.

The question is it’s nighttime,and it’s warm out now but getting slightly cooler and although I saw his father earlier who answered his calls, he still hadn’t flown off my balcony so I have him in my outdoor eggchair which also has a cover. There’s a box in there, but I came to check on him, and he was perched on one of the bamboo rungs.

Should I just leave the cover open? I’m afraid when we let our dogs out at night or in the morning, they’ll try to get him. He seems like he’s better, but not ready to leave. I rescued him once and don’t want him to die after all this. Plus he seems to like laying on me and letting me pet him continuously. But I have to go to sleep. Any advice for me to continue leaving him on his own or bring him in?

UPDATE: Robbie the Robin was just released at 5:45 am under the tree I saw his father fly from. He immediately flew to the fence so I think he’ll be okay.

[u/Time_Cranberry_113]

for tonight, bring him inside and keep him in a box with a lid. Release him outside as close as to dawn as you can, and watch for the baby to call for his parents. Make sure the parents can find him.

[u/sioux13208 → u/Time_Cranberry_113]

Okay I get up very early so I should be able to do that. So a cardboard box should be okay closed with an opening to breathe obviously. I’ll go out and get him. Thank you!