https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsP37EHX8Uk
do any anons here think that putting it down for an injury like that was right? don't know anything about owls and was wondering if anyone here could tell me what it's wing injury meant for it, or if there would be any way to fix it. probably not, but, worth asking.
>>2253715
Depending on where the break is, the owl would likely never be able to fly again. An owl who can't fly is an owl who can't hunt, it's as simple as that.
There is no real point in prolonging its life after that. What type of life would it be for a bird who can't fly? Owls aren't like parrots and don't have a drive to be social, so trying to keep it as a pet wouldn't really work (not to mention illegal).
>>2253727
thanks for replying.
i was unsure because i've heard of professionals who take care of animals that are unable to live in the wild, but i don't know much more than that. but i just have one question- if it's a baby that has never experienced flying before would it make much of a difference?
>>2253715
In my state we have laws about animal rehab. If there is no way the animal can return back to the wild, it's only other option to live will be for educational purposes. An adult owl wouldn't be able to do this, as it would freak the fuck out on someone's arm or being kept in a small cage for people to look at him.
>>2253730
i see. but what do you mean by educational purposes?
>>2253727
Do you think owls are conscious?
>>2253732
Basically like zoo animals. Animals to bring to schools and shows and fairs and conventions where you talk about them, or even in a sanctuary setting where people go to the facility to see the permanent residents. So they have to be a little bit used to handling and being around people
>>2253751
ah, that makes sense. thank you
>>2253732
People are stupid and small minded and often don't think or care about animals that they have no experience with, so by bringing an animal in front of them and making them learn about them they are more likely to care and pay into conservative
>>2253733
They are unconscious. That's why they look so sleepy.