Young Imprint Canada Goose

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

Species: Canada Goose

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: Approximately 3mo

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Came in as a young imprinted Canada Goose (<1 month old), not able to be successfully "wild fostered".

Days in care: 75

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

Briefly treated for beginnings of angel wing (resolved)

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):

Comfortable/habituated

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/habituated

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 Canada goose (affectionately referred to as Bundt Cake 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 female mallard), 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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