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Post by raymond on Jun 12, 2006 11:13:38 GMT -5
Hello from the Bahamas,
I have a young red tail that was found at two weeks of age and was about to be food. Therefore, we had to rescue him/her. He is 8 weeks now and is fully fledged and doing well on a diet of rat, quail and pigeon. I'll keep you updated and keep asking questions as he develops.
Great info on the site, well done.
Ray
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Yarak
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Post by Yarak on Jun 12, 2006 19:01:56 GMT -5
If your interest in the birds well being is sincere then follow these steps.
First, limit your contact with it. Try not to let it associate you with food.
This is assuming their no rehab facilities available. Within the next week or so allow the bird to kill small rodents in a big tub or pool with live ones running around. Build a box with the front off and place in a tree. Once the bird fledges place him outdoors in the box offering one meal in the evenings. Soon he will go off but will stay nearby returning at dusk. One day he will not return. Feeding him what he will eat in the wild. Not having been on the Bahamas I would think rats are your best choice. Whole carcass diets are best. Nutrition is critical while he grows. Don't worry about its sex. Worry about its long term chances.. The better job you can do preparing it for its natural life the better chances it will have for survival.
I have kept a RT since '94 as a falconry bird and have hunted her extensively. I am very partial to them as a species and wish you the best of luck PM me or write me an e-mail if you need more help.
Yarak
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