Juvie Vulture and won't because of poor eye sight Looks normal and does well in and outside cage.

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Contact Information
Contact sharron butler
Phone: 269 649-2028

Country: usa

Species: Vulture

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: 9 months

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

The Vulture came in for rehab and still had some down. The vulture should have started to fly when he ? can in but would not fly because of poor eye sight. The bird looks normal and behavior is normal. This is a young healthy bird.

Days in care: 175

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

No issues just can't see very well.

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

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

Vulture looks and acts normal

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):

Acts normal and there is no problem when I clean the cage.

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

Normal behavior Moves away the settles on a perch or the platform.

This animal is currently house : other (elaborate in free field below)

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

Juvie Vulture who does not fly because of poor eye sight. Does well in an outside cage. The Vulture is in with an other vulture and a Red Tail Hawk.

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