what to feed owls

[djayz]

I found a young owl on the road last night. It's very weak but doesn't seem to be injured. I assume it fell out of it's nest but I couldn't see a nest anywhere. I took it home with me as I was 100% certain it wouldn't survive too much longer on its own.

Force fed it somw bread and water when I got home.

What should I feed it? I just want it to pick up its strenght again so it can fly.

[HooHaa]

bread is the worst thing you could feed it.

ground beef better.

owls are carnivores. they do not eat bread, they eat mice.

there is a list of typical owl prey on this page

http://www.carolina.com/teacher-resources/Interactive/an-introduction-to-the-diet-of-owls/tr11096.tr

please take careful note there are no vegan options

[cornishcarlos]

I think you have to chew up a small mouse, make it really squishy in your mouth. Then dribble the gunk into the owls month ?

Or something like that... They eat meat...

[Shuguk]

Dried dog biscuits dipped in water might be ok. Did it one time before and seemed to work. This was in the UK.

[djayz]

Thanks! I'll get some minced meat this afternoon. Not sure where I'll get mice though...

It's looking a lot better this morning. Lovely creatures owls.

[NickJ]

Thais believe if you see one in a tree in your yard Death to someone is coming.......My ex wasnt to happy when we discovered about 4 of then in a tree.......Im keep my fingers crossed. She is still alive and kicking...just not me.

[newcomer01]

what to feed a baby owl Google, yahoo search engines, plenty of hits

[djayz]

Just for info: the owl has survived and appears to be getting a little stronger by the day. I usually feed it minced meat and yesterday it ate two wee fish (Platties).

It's able to fly short distances around the yard.

[newcomer01]

Great. Had a friend who saved one and ended up keeping it.

[newcomer01]

Great. Had a friend who saved one and ended up keeping it.

[Sheryl]

Wonderful news - and good for you, for saving it.