Pet Barn Owl Uk

On average the barn owl lives 17 years in captivity while the highest known age a wild barn owl has reached is 21 years 6.

Pet barn owl uk. Parents can be seen. Will come with a10 certificate and ibr registered. Barn owls have sharp talons and strong feet which can inflict deep puncture wounds and scratches. Ashey faced barn owl about 5 weeks old.

Feathers are not designed for stroking it reduces their natural waterproofing. Still with parents bu. In the united kingdom you may only hold a legally acquired captive bred barn owl. Birds hand reared barn owl available and is ready now.

However our basic advice to those who may be considering keeping an owl as a pet is don t. They are federally protected under the migratory bird treaty act. They are ready to. Not accounting for first year mortality barn owls survive about 3 years on average 6.

Barn owl fully parent reared l ittle owls still with parents about 8 weeks old 200 o n o. People can own various owls in the uk but in the united states you cannot own a snowy owl or any other native owl as a pet. You will receive help throughout their life span if required. The barn owl trust is a uk charity which aims to conserve the barn owl and its environment.

The barn owl is one of the most widespread bird species in the world. Hatched 28 05 2019 collection within the exciting government guidelines in relation to covid 19 and social distancing. Keeping owls as pets. We carry out practical conservation research and educational work advise farmers government and landowners and run a free information service.

Despite their decline in the wild barn owls breed very easily in captivity and there is a large population of legitimate captive birds in the uk. Barn owls as pets we do not consider that barn owls make good pets. Barn owl for sale. Barn owls wearing closed rings and have a10 certificates.

We also look after sick and injured owls in a genuine owl sanctuary a place of peaceful retreat. Wherever you live it s important to make sure that you understand the law before you accept the owl. A male and 3 female barn owls just 8 weeks old and with all the paperwork. This advert is located in and around bury st edmunds suffolk.

Many websites state that it is illegal to own an owl as a pet but they are only partially correct.