Female Barn Owl

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Female Barn Owl

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Contact Jill Keepes
Phone: 812-319-6875
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Country: United States

Species: Barn Owl

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: 9

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

She was born in captivity and raised at a nature center setting. She has always been around people and is very habituated. She easily steps up to the glove, and has a sweet disposition. At one time, she was active in programs and lived on public display. However, at some point she started exhibiting body language indicative of stress - head nod and bating. She is approx. 9 years old (hatch year 2014), and she developed the stress behaviors approx. 2018. I suspect that her small and simple enclosure did not have the complexity to allow her enough choice in her surroundings to feel secure while encountering the public. She was rehomed to a rehab facility to give her sanctuary away from public eye, and she has not been in public programs since.

Days in care: 3285

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

She has a medical condition called Proventricular Dilatation Disease, but the condition has been managed well for years with a monthly injection of Onsior. Her only symptom is diarrhea that sometimes collects around the vent, so vent monitoring is necessary. She is extremely consistent in her weight and appetite.

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 4

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

Yes

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: yes

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

She will either stay in her hutch or will fly out to one of her perches. She will step up to the glove when asked.

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

She will either stay in her hutch or fly out to one of her perches.

This animal is currently house : alone

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: yes

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: good life

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She also has a medical condition called Proventricular Dilatation Disease, but the condition has been managed well for years with a monthly injection of Onsior. Her only symptom is diarrhea that sometimes collects around the vent, so vent monitoring is necessary. She is extremely consistent in her weight and appetite.

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