Can You Own A Barn Owl
Owls do not tame.
Can you own a barn owl. Welcome to the owl barn gift collection established in 1995 the owl barn gift catalogue is a mail order business based in norfolk england which serves regular customers throughout the uk. Penalties that can be imposed for criminal offences in respect of a single bird nest or egg contrary to the wildlife and countryside act 1981 is an unlimited fine up to six months imprisonment or both. I completely understand your desire but the idea simply has no merit.
In new zealand in april 2008 an injured fledgling barn owl was found in the vicinity of a known pair of barn owls. They cannot be tamed after a certain point as nestlings and if gotten at a time when they can be imprinted are still savage and unpredictable. In june 2008 two dead chicks were removed from the nest cavity.
However if a barn owl decides to live in your barn or owl box and you don t interfere with it that s ok. Barn owls in australia can be prolific breeders with eggs found at any time of year. Biology management breeding training by jemima parry jones 1998 published by david charles isbn 978 0715312230.
In some areas it is legal to own a non native species of birds of prey which includes owls but i wouldn t take the chance unless you know for sure. 28 frequently asked questions about barn owls. It takes very special permits to be an owl caretaker.
Many landowners are involved and they are happily consenting to the initiative. As such you ll need to be aware of regulations if you re looking to convert a barn or garage. It is also known as the common barn owl to distinguish it from the other species in its family tytonidae which forms one of the two main lineages of living owls the other being the typical owls strigidae.
Sound advice and further references on keeping and training birds of prey can be found in understanding owls. Broxtowe barn owl project always used to have assistance from rubop by way of the 4 wd vehicle and howard s ringing permit. We aim to keep the entire collection in stock and will endeavour to ship your choice from the catalogue as soon as possible.
The barn owl tyto alba is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world and one of the most widespread of all species of birds. Wild barn owls are given the highest level of legal protection possible under the 1981 wildlife and countryside act. If you decide to buy a captive bred barn owl you must ensure that it comes with an article 10 certificate.
The wildlife countryside act 1981 provides protection for barn owls and most other wild bird. You can t even own a dead one.
