Hedwig, the Barred owl available

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Contact Raptor Rehabilitation Project, University of Missouri
Phone: 5738234209
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Country: United States

Species: Strix varia

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: wild reared

Age: Hatch year juvenile

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

The immature owl was presumed hit by a car and presented with left wing radius and ulna fractures as well as a left eye injury. The left eye was removed. Surgery was done to pin the radius and ulna with an external fixator. The fractures didn’t heal well enough to allow for flight.

Days in care: 189

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

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)?:

The owl can move around the outdoor mew very well reaching perches at approximately 5ft. without ramps. The owl has eaten well in captivity.

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):

When startled the owl will leave the perch. If movement is slow and calm the bird does well.

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

The bird will stay on perch and watch wherever a stranger approaches the outdoor enclosure.

This animal is currently house : alone

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

Physical health welfare assessment: life worth living

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: life worth living

More Information

Due to the age of the owl when admitted to our facility, we believe the owl can be trained as an education ambassador. The veterinarians believe the fractures to be healed and non-painful to allow a good quality of life in captivity.

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