[texbirds] Great Horned Owl Owlet question
- From: Jane F Tillman <jtillman@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:10:30 -0500
(In case you missed the earlier post, a Great Horned Owl chose a flower pot
on a 3rd floor apartment balcony to lay her eggs in. They are now hatched.)
My friend Marc is planning to construct a contraption that the owlets will
be able to "branch" on when they get older.
He is concerned that the balcony railing is too thick and slippery. Your
suggestions on what to use would be really appreciated- he was thinking
lengths of 1/2 inch dowel rods, or would something else or a different
diameter be better? Marc thinks that real branches are too difficult to
work with. The goal is for the owlets' feet to be formed correctly.
Another concern is that they may fall 3 stories when they are finally out
of the nest -do you think putting up screening (not netting) over the deck
railing would make any difference?
Last, assuming mom will be really aggressive, Marc will have to be quick in
doing any work on the balcony - she does leave to go hunting briefly, so he
will seize that chance.
Any advice that will keep Marc safe?
I keep thinking a rehabber might have some good advice, so if you know of
one who would be willing to chat with Marc, I will pass that info on.
This may seem like too much fretting over four owlets, but the residents at
the retirement center are really excited and concerned.
Thanks for your help.
Jane Tillman
Austin
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