Nary an intake this week, which is a nice break, honestly. During baby season a week with no intakes would make me antsy; during the so-called “off” season, it’s a chance to catch my breath—and get a little more sleep than usual!
Our poor GSW crow has now developed a corneal ulcer, mostly likely from where the pellet entered the eye, according to vet Richie Hatcher of Smalley’s Animal Hospital. We’re treating it and hoping for the best. Aside from being bored despite his enrichment toys and somewhat destructive as a result, the crow is a really good patient, tolerating having his eye gooped with antibiotic ointment and moistened with artificial tears with only the merest hint of protest. Crows are so smart!
Our poor GSW crow has now developed a corneal ulcer, mostly likely from where the pellet entered the eye, according to vet Richie Hatcher of Smalley’s Animal Hospital. We’re treating it and hoping for the best. Aside from being bored despite his enrichment toys and somewhat destructive as a result, the crow is a really good patient, tolerating having his eye gooped with antibiotic ointment and moistened with artificial tears with only the merest hint of protest. Crows are so smart!
Clean crow first thing in the morning…
Three hours later…Yeah, he’s steadily shredding his box, but it amuses him so who am I to argue? A crow’s gotta have SOME fun, right?
Unfortunately, the news for the GSW male red tail wasn’t as good; Richie decided, after studying his previous x-rays and examining the bird, that he wasn’t a good candidate for surgery. I think in the back of my mind I suspected this would be the case; hence the delay in taking him back in for that final examination. And I really was hoping extended time in the raptor flight would result in a flighted bird—sometimes it takes a while. But no, in this case, it just wasn’t gonna happen…
The barred owl who came in with a concussion was released and shot out of the box before I could even press the record button on the camera. I did manage a short video of him flying away from the tree he initially landed in to one much farther away—and higher. He wanted to get as far away from me as possible!
The barred owl who came in with a concussion was released and shot out of the box before I could even press the record button on the camera. I did manage a short video of him flying away from the tree he initially landed in to one much farther away—and higher. He wanted to get as far away from me as possible!
The kestrel will be due for a follow-up exam and x-rays shortly after Christmas. His constant wriggling out of/chewing through his wing wraps before we gave up on ‘em altogether may have lessened his chances of release, but we hope that’s not the case. He’s eating well and still quite defensive when I startle him!
The female red tail has an insatiable appetite; I have yet to fully crop her out. Maybe if I could offer her an entire buffalo? Just kidding…I think…
The barnie is most likely gonna get moved to the raptor flight around mid-week, after the rain we’re predicted to get early in the week moves through.
I suspect he’ll be happy to be away from the nocturnal shenanigans of the flyers. It’s gotta be frustrating to hear potential supper playing nearby all night when all you have “on your plate” is thawed mice! Thankfully, while he can hear the little rascals (owls have amazingly sensitive hearing), they can’t see or hear him, so they continue playing all night, without a care in the world.
And while I’m thinking about it, since Christmas Eve is next Sunday, I’ll more than likely have the update posted late Saturday night. That’s the current plan, anyway…barring any unforeseen circumstances!
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