taxidermy dave Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 hi all,im looking for someone who breeds or knows someone who sells barn owls as ive been after one for ages, any info would be appreciated thanks dave :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve3562 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 good luck mate they are lovely bird why are you after one??? steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezney Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Worried here, TAXIDERMY dave is looking for live barn owl only joking can see why you want one they are nice birds and well tempered. I know a guy that used to breed them, but he's moved to spain or portugal now, i forget which Good luck anyway :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest john5 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 i wonder if it is going to stop breathing when he gets it , accidently of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxidermy dave Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 does no one trust me???!!! :*) :thumbs: ive always wanted one, my dad used to have one years ago,dont mind travelling a bit to get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve3562 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 if i know anyone i would tell you mate they are a rare bird why do you want it??? thanks steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impax Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Dave, Theres probabley more Barn Owls bred in captivity today than breed in the wild, so finding one should not be to much of a problem! Look in you local free adds i'm sure you'll find one locally. Impax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 (edited) Hi dave look no further than the cage and aviary magazine comes out every thursday. you can buy any bird from a sparrow up to a golden eagle; Just make sure it has paper work with it article 10. ;)The trouble is Dave they dont do alot get something worthwhile like a harris hawk, easy to train,they follow you like a dog and brilliant hunters I have had several all been great.Get your self a good book or someone who knows abit about it to help you first, good luck. Edited March 24, 2006 by charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 You might also try the Owl rescue people (Owl Trust ?). A friend of mine "fostered" adolescent Barn Owls, up to the age of release. There may also be birds no longer able to fly due to injury, that could be adopted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 http://www.barnowl.co.uk/ Try these literally a stones through from my Office in Gloucester. They some times have captive bred Owls which have been used in Breeding Programmes to re-home. Coincidentally the lady who lives next door to me has a male in captivity which has been used for a breeding programme. She did have a pair but the other died. Be warned they(males) make one hell of a racket during spring and summer months with a loud hissing noise which travels for miles. This normally starts of at dusk and continues through the night every night ! :thumbs: The sight of a lone bird hawking the hedgerow or riverbank like a Giant Moth on a warm late summers evening is an experience which lives in the memory for ever. Wonderful Birds. FM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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