Young Imprint Female Mallard

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Contact Anderson Humane
Phone: 847-697-2880 x 31
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Country: United States

Species: Mallard

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: Approximately 3-4 months

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Juvenile mallard brought to wildlife rehab after being found alone in a neighborhood. Heavily imprinted, suspect hand-reared.

Days in care: 45

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

No, healthy

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)?:

Yes

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):

Habituated/imprinted, comfortable with caregiver presence

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

Comfortable with strangers

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

Young female mallard (affectionately referred to as Brownie by staff) was found by a member of the public after suspected hand-rearing resulting in imprint. Social with other waterfowl (currently cohoused with a young imprint Canada goose), quite comfortable being around human caregivers and moderately comfortable with direct handling. Currently in Elburn, IL, willing to discuss travel arrangements for out-of-state placement. For questions, contact (847) 697-2880 x 31 and ask for Robert.

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