House-style illustration of Burrowing Owl75% PET

A kind of Bird of Prey

Burrowing Owl

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3 good reasons you will regret Burrowing Owl

  • These persistent diggers need deep dirt substrates to construct burrows, quickly turning living rooms into dusty pit mines.

  • As wild raptors, they dislike being petted or handled and can deliver sharp bites or claw scratches when stressed.

  • They require specialized raw diets of whole prey like rodents and insects, creating messy feedings and foul-smelling waste.

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Also true for bird of preys

  • They require a steady diet of whole raw prey, which can turn your kitchen freezer into an unsettling meat locker.

  • Their powerful talons and sharp hooked beaks can quickly slice through heavy leather, clothing, and home furnishings.

  • Raptors require large outdoor aviaries and specialized daily flight training rather than living inside a household.