Recently, it has become fashionable to keep different birds at home. As a rule, the case is rarely limited to budgies. They have long ceased to be exotic, so they rarely attract ordinary people. Therefore, it becomes popular to start forest pets. Many people wonder if an owl can live at home. The answer is yes. But this will require a lot of patience.
Before you start any animal, find a place where you will buy it. As a rule, many sellers want to sell goods as quickly as possible, which will allow them to make long-awaited profits. Despite the fact that domestic owls do not exist in the wild, they are bred in some nurseries. Poachers catch young birds and chicks in the forest. In the latter case, the individual will be infected with parasites and infectious diseases.
So what is a domestic owl? First of all, it is a nocturnal bird of prey. Therefore, the main activity will be at this particular time of day. Therefore, if you prefer a daily lifestyle, you better get another animal. Since at night the owl can search for something, rumble with something and make noise in every possible way. This will clearly prevent you from sleeping. An exception to the rule is the presence of a large house. Then the place for the bird can be equipped in a separate room.
Domestic owls are predators, so you need to feed them only with meat. But there are also a number of difficulties with this. Due to the nature of digestion, they need to eat wool and claws, feathers. Therefore, ordinary pieces of beef and a split chicken carcass will not work. As a rule, experienced people feed owls with mice or daily mice. This is expensive feeding and difficult to get. Keep in mind that these are very voracious birds.
What domestic owls are there and how to choose them? To get started, find official nurseries. Do not search for ads on the Internet on bulletin boards, as you will only find poachers. This means that you will make a purchase of a sick bird. You can buy a small owl or a giant owl. It is best to proceed from the size of the apartment. In a small room it will be difficult for a bird to fly, it can hit a jamb. Therefore, for maintenance in standard apartments it is better to choose detectives, marsh owls or barn Owls .
Domestic owls are not so easy to maintain. They should never be kept in a cage. Even the largest aviary will cause wing injuries. Therefore for
keeping these birds is best to use a separate room. Windows should be covered with dark curtains, it is better to remove carpets from the floor. It is necessary to take out all the mirrors, as the owl can break it and get hurt. It is important to make several additives, that is, perches. They need to be covered with cloth. You also need to build special bathing facilities. You can use wide bowls for this.
Despite the fact that domestic owls are difficult to maintain, they are very interesting pets. Therefore, think carefully before purchasing a chick. Can you buy him special food and give him a separate room? If so, feel free to start this bird, despite the possible difficulties. Of course, do not forget about regular visits to the veterinarian.