Non- Releasable Female Barn Swallow

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Contact Information
Contact shara.rapoza
Phone: 5089916178

Country: United States

Species: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: 3 months

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

"Cricket" is a 3-month-old female barn swallow who was rescued after falling out of her nest as a partially feathered nestling. Attempts were unsuccessfully made to renest her and she was brought into human care. Although she thrived in rehab, it was determined that she sustained an eye injury due to the fall. Vet staff determined that enucleation was the best treatment for her injury. Cricket is fully flighted and eating insects from a bowl and will also take from hand.

Days in care: 90

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

She is currently missing some feathers on her head due to surgery.

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)?:

She is fully flighted, perches normally. Has no issues navigating surroundings.

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):

She will sometimes seek out socialization. We are able to have her step up on finger for voluntary weights

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

Not sure- currently doesn't see many strangers.

This animal is currently house : alone

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

Once enucleation site is completely healed, should not need any further medical treatment.

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