Successful rehabilitation and release of a powerful owl chick with suspected rodenticide poisoning
R Cooke,
N Carter,
J Groves
et al.
Abstract:The successful rehabilitation and release of raptor chicks can be challenging, especially when the chicks are still in the post‐fledging dependency period. Here, we report on a recently fledged powerful owl chick that was held in care for 33 days before being successfully reunited with its parents. We document the steps undertaken during the entire process from collection from the wild to post‐release monitoring and recommend clinical procedures for treatment of raptors entering veterinary facilities. Success … Show more
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