Do people have owls as pets? What's it like?

>>2235804
A bunch of idiots thought it would be a good idea to get one after Harry Potter movies gained populartiy.

Turns out that solitary, nocturnal raptors with sharp talons and a massive need of space aren't such good pets after all.

>>2235847
Sounds like a poor people problems to me.

>>2235881
>implying money can fix ignorance

>>2235847
The same scenario with 101 Dalmatians? I was thinking about when we used to dissect owl pellets in science class so decided to look at ow stuff. Came across a clip of a little girl hugging an owl and was like "what? People have these as pets?" Just curious if anyone had any stories or anything about having an owl. I have never owned a bird (though I work with them at work) so it wouldn't be something I would consider. Just curious.

They're as dumb as cats if not dumber.

What's your favorite type of owl, /an/? Mine's Barred.

>>2235847
I was one step away from getting owls because i was super into falconry and they, along with Harris', are the best for beginners. Mom suggested a dog instead. I went with the easier pet.

As much as i loved my dog and the subsequent dogs, not a day goes by i regret not trying it. Ten years later i still want to get into it.

>>2235804

When I was a teenager I had an older friend who got married, his fiance/wife's stepfather told me he had one growing up

If I had to guess his age this was probably in the 70's

I remember he said he would let it out his window every night and it would come back after a few hours, sometimes with prey

>>2236026
I personally enjoy Barred and Sooty owls.

>>2235804
Yes the Japanese do. Then again they keep all kinds of crazy shit that would be illegal everywhere else.

Also they don't really give a shit about an animals needs. As long as it stays alive its fine for them.

>>2236026
Great horned I think have the prettiest coloration

>>2235925
>Implying it doesn't