2.0 Barn Owls

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2.0 Barn Owls

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Contact Information
Contact Sean Ramsdell
Phone: 6504634912

Country: United States

Species: Barn Owl

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.:

Owls are not from a rehab situation.

Days in care: 720

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 4.5

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

Yes, both owls do all these behaviors.

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):

Somewhat fearful, needs a more experienced trainer to work with it.

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

Nothing noted...they often do not see strangers. They swoop at a few members of my staff, but we are working with them to be more used to us.

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

Hello raptor enthusiasts, I'm looking for a new home for two male barn owls (they live separately).

They are fully flighted, have some exposure to training (including glove training), and have jesses, but might be better suited to being an exhibit animal unless your staff has the experience and expertise to work with them. They were purchased from a breeder before I started here. Our best guess puts them at about 3.5 years old.

Feel free to contact me off list at sean.ramsdell@paloalto.gov with any questions.

Thank you!

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