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Other Nature Related Information / Raptor Web Cams / Re: Norfolk Eagles in their new nest
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on: 22-Mar-11, 11:06:03 AM
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BUDDY UPDATE!!
Update: March 21, 2011
Buddy came into the hospital on Friday, March 18 for his monthly dremmel session – this time, Dr. Dave wanted to try the beak-trim while keeping Buddy awake. Education Coordinator Kelly Rourke made a custom-fitted hood for Buddy to wear during the trim to reduce stress as well as to keep Buddy’s eyes protected.
Dr. Dave reports: “We tested the new hood out today and determined that the chin strap is attached too far forward. This doesn’t allow us to open the mouth without Buddy biting my thumb. Kelly will be modifying the hood for the next session.
We did use an older hood and coped the beak while Buddy was awake. Once he had accepted that my thumb was not leaving his mouth, he was quiet and accepted the procedure. Three millimeters were taken off of the end of the top beak. Several millimeters were taken off of the edges of the bottom beak. In the end, the lower beak fit nicely under the top beak. The procedure was fairly quick –only about three minutes — and Buddy seemed miffed but tolerated the procedure well.â€
The next beak trim is scheduled for mid-April; the plan is to continue the dremmel sessions while Buddy is awake.
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