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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 month ago* (last edited 1 month 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 month ago

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

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

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

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

That's why we're given ten!

[-] Aviandelight@mander.xyz 7 points 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago

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

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

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

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