With one intake last week and one today, it’s been a 50-50 scenario at LWR.
Last week’s intake was a nestling barn owl who’d fallen from his nest, located at Toombs County High School. DNR said it was impossible to renest, which is actually a good thing, as the impact of his fall broke his femur. It was a badly displaced break, but vet Jim Hobby of Smalley’s Animal Hospital was willing to place a pin in the bone to allow it to heal properly. We’d worked out a plan of action and Jim had explained the steps of the surgery to me; we just needed to stabilize the bird first. Unfortunately, he’d also sustained internal injuries in the fall and didn’t survive the night.
Last week’s intake was a nestling barn owl who’d fallen from his nest, located at Toombs County High School. DNR said it was impossible to renest, which is actually a good thing, as the impact of his fall broke his femur. It was a badly displaced break, but vet Jim Hobby of Smalley’s Animal Hospital was willing to place a pin in the bone to allow it to heal properly. We’d worked out a plan of action and Jim had explained the steps of the surgery to me; we just needed to stabilize the bird first. Unfortunately, he’d also sustained internal injuries in the fall and didn’t survive the night.
For those who’re questioning, “But wait a sec, baby season is over for this year, right?” the answer is yes, for most species. But barnies aren’t normal in any sense of the word. They have no specific breeding season; they breed year-round if the food supply is sufficient.
Today’s intake was a barred owl, found by the roadside in Laurens County. DNR picked him up and delivered him to LWR. Aside from a bruised and swollen right eye and a concussion, he appears to have no other injuries. He was most likely whacked by a vehicle late last night or early this morning, as he’s still pretty out of it.
Today’s intake was a barred owl, found by the roadside in Laurens County. DNR picked him up and delivered him to LWR. Aside from a bruised and swollen right eye and a concussion, he appears to have no other injuries. He was most likely whacked by a vehicle late last night or early this morning, as he’s still pretty out of it.
Y’all have a happy Thanksgiving!
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