Hoppy on the table
Kookaburras keep their legs tucked under their body. In this shot you can see his left leg is dislocated, or possibly broken. Hoppy is a dilemma for me; I could easily pick him up and take him to a vet, but I may not keep or own a wild bird. He will automatically become the responsibility of a wildlife protection agency whose policy is to put down injured wildlife, such as Hoppy. What should I do?
I can't imagine how Hoppy came to find me, and decide to trust me. Hunting and finding enough food in the wild cannot be easy for him. I can support and sustain him, and I don't want to see him put down. He is an intelligent, sentient creature who may live for 20 years. I want the best for him, while my heart is on my sleeve.
Hoppy on the table
Kookaburras keep their legs tucked under their body. In this shot you can see his left leg is dislocated, or possibly broken. Hoppy is a dilemma for me; I could easily pick him up and take him to a vet, but I may not keep or own a wild bird. He will automatically become the responsibility of a wildlife protection agency whose policy is to put down injured wildlife, such as Hoppy. What should I do?
I can't imagine how Hoppy came to find me, and decide to trust me. Hunting and finding enough food in the wild cannot be easy for him. I can support and sustain him, and I don't want to see him put down. He is an intelligent, sentient creature who may live for 20 years. I want the best for him, while my heart is on my sleeve.