Placement needed for mal-imprinted mallard drake

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Contact Laura Butler
Phone: 5173769342
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Country: United States

Species: Mallard duck

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: Adult

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

This duck was taken from the wild and raised by a member of the public before being confiscated by law enforcement and brought to us. He has an old wing injury that reduces range of motion, but he still has at least some flight ability. He does not appear to have any other medical or behavioral issues.

Days in care: 46

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

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, but flight is likely limited due to old wing injury. We have not had him in a space large enough to test flight, but law enforcement reported some flight during capture from his enclosure.

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):

He calmly moves away from unknown caretakers during husbandry activities.

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

He is friendly with those he knows.

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

More Information

This duck has been housed indoors, away from other birds for several weeks. We would be happy to perform an HPAI test prior to disposition.

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