Ethus in sight: how animal welfare and animal care are in focus!

Ethus in sight: how animal welfare and animal care are in focus!

In the heart of Bietigheim-Bissingen there are two remarkable Turkmen eagle owl female who are over 40 years old and live in an enclosure that has been carefully set up for their needs. These magnificent birds are part of a project that is devoted to the preservation of its kind and the elucidation of the public. Heinz Schrempf, one of the responsible persons, left no doubt that they are not suitable for life in the wild. "You would starve if we had released them," said Schrempf. The association takes care of their care and ensures reasonably large aviaries and high -quality medical care so that the animals can live a pleasant life. This is also supported by Sigrid Hirsch, the chairman of the Nature Conservation Association (NABU) Bietigheim-Bissingen, who considers the attitude of the eagle owl as acceptable that it is comparable to zoos and serves to preserve species. Their statement emphasizes how important it is to entertain such facilities for endangered species.

The daily feeding of the eagle owl comprises about eight dead chicks, which are kept in special freezer. The right nutrition is crucial for the health of the birds. According to experts, eagle owl needs a diverse food that also includes mice, rats and quail. "They are healthy and are dewormed annually," adds Schrempf. Feeding usually takes place in the evening to prevent feed theft by other birds.

challenges of the

Despite careful care, there have been challenges in the past. In 2016 and 2017, grids of the UHU enclosure had to be removed by unknown people, which led to the flight of the birds. Fortunately, thanks to installed cameras, such incidents have not occurred since then. Nevertheless, Schrempf often sees critical voices of passers -by and animal rights activists who are concerned about the well -being of the animals. Many also recommend rethinking the minimum requirements for the attitude of eagle owl, as these are considered too low. "Uhus needs plenty of space to fly and hide -and -seek," emphasizes an expert excerpt on the posture guidelines.

The annual costs for the care of the eagle owl amount to around 1500 euros, which contains feed and posture costs. The city supports the association with a grant, but private donations also play an important role in securing the continued existence of this project. "We are grateful for every support," says Schrempf, whose team has been trying to maintain the aviary for seven years.

The big goal: promote youngsters

After an unsuccessful breeding attempt in May this year, Schrempf and his team are optimistic of being successful in the breeding of the laughing teas in the future. In order to offer the best conditions, natural institute elements such as branches, tribes, protective huts and bark mulch are essential in the aviaries. "Insights and retreats are essential for the birds," says the information on the species -appropriate attitude. The continuous care and the protection of the birds of external influences are a constant challenge, especially in view of the danger from habitat losses and other disorders, such as that can also be observed in general eagle owl population.

With a target of around 3000 breeding couples in Germany, of which around 500 live in Bavaria, maintenance work is more important than ever. According to the Landesbund for Bird Protection, there are numerous threats that need to be mastered to ensure that the eagle owls can continue to live in our regions. The positive development of the eagle owl population must also be protected in the future, because the challenges such as collisions and habitat losses caused by human activities continue to exist.

The best conditions for the Uhus in Bietigheim-Bissingen are a worthwhile investment in a sustainable future, for animals that give hope again after almost complete extermination in Germany.