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Sue, sounds like she is managing even with her injured leg. I would keep offering the worms, if she is used to them, but I am confused. Where is the “feeder” for these worms – your post sounds like it is ON the box. Did you do that because of her injury? That is usually something we should not do because it could draw other predators & other birds. I bet the male is around and helping her – we just sometimes do not see it. My mama is incubating the 2nd batch of eggs now, and I do not see papa very much – but he does bring her food sometimes, along with coming to my mealworm bowl two times a day (bowl is about 60-75′ away from box). Sure hope your papa is there, but sounds like she might be okay with only 2 babies. Bluebirds do “find & drop” for their feed, versus some that walk & hunt on the ground. Maybe she can hop on that one leg. I don’t know what else you can do but offer the worms (I’ve never fed dried worms so don’t know if they feed them to babies or not). Good luck!