Great-horned owl fledgling

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Contact Kathy Stelford
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Country: United States

Species: Great-horned owl

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: 1.5

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

This owl and its sibling fell from a very high nest during a storm. It wasn't possible to reunite. Someone else rescued them, took them to another rehabber and it was then transferred to us. We were not aware of any injury until after we had it for a few g because it was very young and the fracture had already calcified. The wing didn't appear to droop on intake.

Days in care: 32

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 3.5

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

Yes, except for upward mobility

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 excited since it only sees us now for food. But wary.

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

Wary

This animal is currently house : with conspecifics

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: yes

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: life worth living

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I'm really hoping someone will take a chance on this fledgling. His nest was so high up and unstable that it was impossible to reunite. His wing injury had already partially healed by the time we got him. He's been at our center since only weeks old and has adapted to his injury. His sibling is fine and will be released later this season. Young enough to easily work with. Just need a third chance:)

I have no idea if it will continuous medication or care. It appears unfazed by its injury.

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