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Masked Owl - Nswfmpa.org

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FooditemStarvedayA mix ofGamemeat,(pig,deer,goatand dayold chicksA mixofLambsheartand dayoldchicksDay oldchickenrabbitChickenpiecesA mixof Dicedbeef andday oldchicks6.3 SupplementsCalcium powder and Petvite should be sprinkled on food to replace the calcium mineralsand trace elements lost through freezing and processing of food sources. About 5 gramssprinkled over food should be the appropriate amount.Pentavite and calcium Sandoz can be added to the food of young masked owls beinghand raised see section 116.4 Presentation of FoodFood presentation can be different everyday, this will help stimulate animal and preventboredom. In the wild owls wouldn’t catch prey in exact same spot every night.Presentation can include:• Food can be placed onto a short moveable tree stump. (move feed stumps todifferent locations in enclosure every couple of days)• Food can be scattered on ground in or near exhibit vegetation.• Placed on exhibit perches.• Food can be presented in several bowls scattered around enclosure.24

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