Pet Barn Owl Uk

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.

Pet barn owl uk. The barn owl is one of the most widespread bird species in the world. A male and 3 female barn owls just 8 weeks old and with all the paperwork. We carry out practical conservation research and educational work advise farmers government and landowners and run a free information service. Birds hand reared barn owl available and is ready now.

Ashey faced barn owl about 5 weeks old. 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. We also look after sick and injured owls in a genuine owl sanctuary a place of peaceful retreat. However our basic advice to those who may be considering keeping an owl as a pet is don t.

Keeping owls as pets. They are federally protected under the migratory bird treaty act. They are ready to. Barn owls as pets we do not consider that barn owls make good pets.

Barn owls have sharp talons and strong feet which can inflict deep puncture wounds and scratches. Parents can be seen. The barn owl trust is a uk charity which aims to conserve the barn owl and its environment. Barn owls wearing closed rings and have a10 certificates.

Barn owl fully parent reared l ittle owls still with parents about 8 weeks old 200 o n o. This advert is located in and around bury st edmunds suffolk. Hatched 28 05 2019 collection within the exciting government guidelines in relation to covid 19 and social distancing. Still with parents bu.

Feathers are not designed for stroking it reduces their natural waterproofing. This has led to a propensity of owls being offered for sale through the likes of local papers car boot sales etc. Under the same law you cannot even possess one of their feathers without a permit from the u s fish and wildlife service. Wherever you live it s important to make sure that you understand the law before you accept the owl.

In the united kingdom you may only hold a legally acquired captive bred barn owl. 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. Will come with a10 certificate and ibr registered. Barn owl for sale.

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