Ruffed Grouse for Placement (Imprint)

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Contact Raptor Education Group, Inc.
Phone: 715-623-2563
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Country: United States

Species: Ruffed Grouse

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: Adult (1st year)

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Orphaned, kept as a pet

Days in care: 60

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 3

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):

This bird shows extreme curiosity and friendliness to its caretakers. It will begin doing its mating display when approached by some. With others, this bird will remain unfazed and walk around you looking for food. He has a great personality and is very curious about individuals near him.

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

At first, this bird will maintain a distance with strangers, but quickly becomes curious and friendly to all. He does not appear frightened or distressed when approached by anybody and does not run/fly away. If not interested, he will simply walk away as he pleases.

This animal is currently house : alone

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: good life

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Would be a great static display-due to his personable and calm demeanor could potentially be trained to do offsite programs as well. Hard human imprint. Must come to our facility to pick him up.

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