Juvy Red Tail Hawk (3) 2 males one female. All 1st year birds. Each is blind in one eye therefore unreleaseable. All in good heatlh and have good feathers

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Contact Information
Contact sharron butler
Phone: 269 649-2028

Country: usa

Species: Red Tail Hawk

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : unknown

This animal is: wild reared

Age: 7 to 8 months

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Birds were brought to rehab very hungry and weak all made quick recovery. One came in with some down but had lost his left eye, almost an imprint.

Days in care: 96

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 1

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

All can fly. All look normal and normal behavior. The youngest has been in a 8 ft cage so no chance to fly but gets on high perches with no trouble. The birds have been eating natural food.

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):

All birds move away when anyone enters the cage. All bids can be handled with gloves. They have been in outside cages and not handled much. They do not panic.

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

All birds move away from strangers and care givers but do not panic. When handled with gloves they are calm.

This animal is currently house : with conspecifics

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

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: good life

More Information

All birds look normal but not releasable because of being young and loss of sight in one eye.

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