Well, the baby came back from the dead! The wildlife expert told me to moisten some cat (or dog) food with boiling water, let cool, mush a bit, then feed little bits pushed back into their throat. I used an artist's paint brush so I wouldn't injure the guy. They said not to give water, because the airway is under the tongue, and it would be too easy for it to go down the wrong way. All the moisture it needed it got from the moistened food.
By stroking his winglet, I got him to open his mouth. Little by little he ate and ate. Started talking before too long, and then gaping. I got him to the wildlife rehabilitator by 1:30 pm. I never needed the CS. Thanks for your help, folks!
