Story
Hipster was probably hit by a car, and was found
by the side of a road. Her left hip joint was crushed,
and she had lost the use of her left leg. There is no
operation to restore barred owl hip joints. Over time,
Hipster regained use of her left leg and talons; however,
her left hip joint is fused and immobile. In the wild
she would inevitably refracture that leg and starve to
death. She moves around her small flight cage with ease,
and has become an extremely calm bird who is an outstanding
performer in public.
Hipster, in addition to helping with RCV education
presentations, often serves as a foster parent to Barred
Owl yougsters who arrive at RCV. Her presence prevents
any imprinting of the chicks on humans, and she teaches
the youngsters appropriate Barred
Owl vocalization, socialization and fear of humans.
A wonderful and most helpful gal!
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