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Weight and See (lemmy.world)

From WildCareOklahoma

Meet WildCareOklahoma patient #24-3218, great horned owl. This is not a typical position for an owl. This one is being weighed. Taking and tracking patient weights is one of the most important protocols followed at WildCareOklahoma. Changes and trends in weight can indicate the patient is improving and moving toward release or that something may be wrong when weight is lost.

You may recognize this scale - it's the same kind used in pediatricians' offices!

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[-] hsdkfr734r@feddit.nl 22 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

This owl wants some belly rubs. I'm absolutely sure.

Edit: Is the scale set to lb or kg? I need to know how much anger and potential revenge we are dealing with here.

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 20 points 1 week ago

Just know those feet can grip with more force than a pitbull's jaws before sticking your fingers there! ๐Ÿ˜œ

[-] Aviandelight@mander.xyz 7 points 6 days ago

Not to burst your bubble but belly rubs for most birds is a sexual thing. Best not to do it unless you want a horny bird.

[-] hsdkfr734r@feddit.nl 7 points 6 days ago

Not sure which is worse, pointy talons in the flesh or a horny bird. No belly rubs. For now.

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago

Owl sex is pretty violent, so there's not sure there's too much difference for ya...

[-] kamenlady@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

Best to say bye bye to the fingers, just in case

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

That's why we're given ten!

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

I'm going to venture to say it's kg. A Great Horned Owl weighs between 2-4 pounds.

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