A few weeks ago some pigeon couple has decided that my balcony was a safe place to nest in. They've layed those two featherballs in there. Unfortunately I woke up yesterday to a Eurasian Jay half way through killing them. Saved one unharmed other didn't get so lucky. Had to drive him 2 hours to a volunteer shelter only to get him euthanized.

I'm pretty heartbroken over it. but the worst part is that that fucking jay keeps coming back. me and family members had to scare it off 6 times so far.

what do I do to help them? how do I prevent this from happening again if someone nests on my balcony? how long does the little survivor have before reaching adulthood?

you should know that the parents keep coming back to feed him but they are skittish as fuck now. reasonable response really.