This Video Is so important because so many people that dont learn this Irresponsibility end up hurting the animal by letting it loose or perhaps giving it away to another Irresponsible person etc. I think Elke this is one of your best Video's...it is so important to learn before you choose. Oh..and Yes you look sooo good Doing it as well !!
THANK YOU. My mother and I wanted to get an owl for a few years now, so we are looking at a lot of informational videos and articles about this topic, and I gotta say it: I've been watching your videos for a while now and they're very helpful. So yeah, thank you so so much again 💕💕
Just starting my Falconry apprenticeship in Canada. Your posts have been so helpful and full of information. Lookie is beautiful and so very bonded with you!!
How has it gone so far I'm live in Canada and want a pet owl partially because I want to work with animals when I'm older but I can't find the information needed and don't really know how to get all the permits and papers and knowledge
Both of you are drop dead gorgeous! I've seen a few of your videos and found them all very interesting especially this one. This is the first time I've ever heard of owls for pets. I have absolutely no interest in taking on such a responsibility myself, however I am very fascinated with your subject matter.
Thank you for these videos! I’ve always wanted to have an owl. They’re so smart and would potentially make a great emotional support animal. Of course, it’s clearly a lot of work to take care of and properly raise an owl, but your videos make me see it’s possible. Lookie is amazing! ❤️
Hey @Vegan Hipie! I have a question for ya. Are great horned owls good as well? Or are they very huge like eagle owls? Also I love your videos. You have a talent for understanding owls.
This video is interesting for a few different reasons. This video is basically about a cute red headed girl holding a male barn owl, talking about her opinion of the best beginners owl. The answer was given in the first couple of minutes. In the next 12+ minutes, I'm not sure what she was trying to convey. Anyway, what I was hoping she would talk about is the laws in each country pertaining to keeping owls in captivity. Here in California for example, you need a falconry license and you can only have a great horned owl. With the Vegan Hippie Channel being watched by thousands of viewers, there's going to be people who think they could just go out and take a owl for a pet. We're talking all around the world. Could you imagine what's going to happen to those owls? OSH :-(
In my local zoo shop there is a little owl that is sold for 250 euros they give all of the documents that you mentioned in previous videos and she is sold with a HUGE cage but the mentoring process is not formal should I get it ? (To find a good falconer in my entire country is Hard AF )
Do you know what species of python your friend bought? I'm guessing it was one of the rather big ones like reticulated or burmese and not exacly a ball python then?
Are there any other small owls that are similar in size to an Little owl (like an elf owl or something around that size range) that has a more relaxed temperament? I'm hoping to get one around that size in the future but if they're all quite stubborn then maybe I'll opt for a rufous legged one instead as my first owl.
Als ik ooit een uil neem dan zou ik ook gaan voor een kerkuil, ik hoor van vele dat dat een goede "beginners" vogel is. En daarnaast zijn ze ook erg mooi. ❤
I agree. Falconers who work with owls will tout the Eurasian Eagle as a great beginner owl. Not only are they huge but they can easily live 40-50 years! People use them as stepping stones and then cast them aside. I think it's best to get an owl that you are going to commit to and learn how to work with that owl. Here in the US there is no federal permit to get a Eurasian Eagle owl. I could go an buy one. I think that's baaaad and I really hope over government steps in and stops this from happening. I'm seeing more and more Eagle owl ads selling to anyone. Not good!
Take this from personal experience as some one who is not afiscaly a snake handler but has owned many different snakes at one time if you whant a snake and its your first one go for children python the are very small and known to be very well handed and there bites aren't leathal or hurt very much but if you whant a larger one go Dimond python they grow up to about 2 meaters wich is a larger size but only needs to eat rats at full length and if handeled asoften as you can at the degining and then about 3 to 4 times a week it will be quite placid and the same with an owl try having the snake out with other people around
They're not hard to train but neither are eagle owls. But I would just as well not recommend a great grey owl for beginners for the same reason I wouldn't recommend eagle owls for beginners: they're big and can therefore do more harm if you make a mistake.
by the way we have an eagle owl that isnt that scary , we called it buffy fish owl and Bubo sumatranus , its tame but have a lot appetite , it can it 3 quaills for a day , but its diffrent with buffy fish , it eat 2 catfish for a daily meal , by the way my fav is Wood spotted owl , it clever, cute , and loyal
sean Aldric best way is to hand rear.... I only hand rear using chopped chick's or mice until fledged, you will have an extremely tame bird... It's like looking after a baby till fledged so night time feeds are a must.
A ball python is a good beginning snake and they don't get to big only big enough to eat rats but the snake your friend got is probably a Burmese python which gets pretty big.
Examine their feet close together ,and see how they hook their prey with no chance of escape.Their feet they become a circle of 8 hooks .Just amazing .
What about Great Horned owls for beginners? Would that be a terrible idea? I have cats, and I wouldn't get rid of them for anything, so would it be better to keep an owl outside? If so, would it do well in an outdoor aviary? Sorry for so many questions, I know pretty much nothing about keeping owls but I love them. And I want to make sure it's something I'd want to deal with before I go through the trouble required to get a permit where I live.
TheCraftingCat if you aren't going to work with the animal EVERYDAY..and i mean everyday.. take it out for flight training and to hunt multiple times a week on property..etc.. not to mention great horned owls are huge and don't train that easily. Don't get an animal just because you like them and the way they look. Because in most cases.. owls and birds of prey simply look at their owners like refrigerators. (Food dispensers).. not to mention the massive amount of money it takes to feed them everyday and the exotic vet check ups and bills it takes to own one. Don't do it.
I would like to encourage you to start every single one of your videos with a detailed, strong statement that owning an owl is not like owning domesticated animals like dogs & cats. Owls are wild, feral creatures that can be trained, but even when born in captivity and properly Imprinted to their human, they are not truly domesticated. For that reason, caution must always be exercises. Further, they require very specific kinds of food, medical care, emotional interaction and physical living environments. BEFORE buying an owl (or worse, taking one from the wild) it is essential to get properly educated about the specific needs of that particular owl species, find a vet thatspe
Judi Collins she made a full video on that, and if you get any pet you should always research thoroughly before getting it, however I do know what you mean as many animals are abandoned and mistreated because of people just not doing the research xx
Ow, you mean the rufous legged owl? If you want owl coachings for this then you can contact me at elke.emmermann@telenet.be. I charge 2 euros per coaching mail through paypal xxx
Love your content ! you do very well with English! I am in the United States....started watching you about six months ago....you are very interesting and well spoken! Good riddance to that boyfriend! On to my next comment.... I think you should check out Joshua Dtv.....he is a you tube I watch and he is also real and honest like you...please, take no offense. at my suggestion. Just a silly lady from the Pacific NW meddling......hee hee....did I mention this Joshua is quite handsome....and no I have never met him or anything.....just a feeling that you two would probably be friends if you ever hung out....Love from across the pond 🍎
some of this information conflicts with information I have received via my falconry course in the UK and many Books I have read. Small birds are very vulnerable to feeding problems if you intend to fly them. It's very easy to kill them by getting the flying weight incorrect. Little owls are quite nasty in nature too and very hard to fly. I have been advised to go for either a Bengal Eagle owl or an African Spotted eagle owl. Both my wife and I have handled them with no problems. I would love a Barn owl but have been advised against it as a first owl
What you're saying here corresponds with what I said in the video: I said that the little owl is more stubborn for example as well as the rufous legged owl. This shows in flying training especially. It makes sense that it's easy to kill them by getting the flying weight wrong but in my opinion, you shouldn't own an owl before you know how to make it reach its flying weight SAFELY. That's the problem in falconry today: a lot of falconers don't care if they kill their birds, as long as it flies good during demonstrations so they can get money off of their birds. And that's not something I wanna be a part of. In this video, I don't recommend getting an eagle owl because of the safety issues.
I agree the birds safety has to come first. Last month I spent a week with a professional falconer doing whats called the raptor award learning how to handle all forms of birds of prey. My wife and I intend to get an owl later this year and really wanted a barn owl. Our tutor advised we go for a larger owl as mentioned as he says the window of opportunity to treat a sick bird is greater the larger the bird is hence the advice to get one of the two eagle owls mentioned. Clearly you seem to be doing will with your barn owl hence my interest in your videos and this has me wondering if we could still go for a barn owl? Regardless we feel comfortable with an eagle owl too as they are very nice in nature. We don't want anything larger than a Bengal as they get too heavy on the arm all day.
I wouldn't worry about the window of opportunity to treat a sick bird because ALL owls are very vulnerable to sickness but if you feed them right and keep them in the right conditions, they can become very old without EVER having to see a vet. Lookie is 5 years old now and has never gotten sick (knock on wood). I know a falconer who owns only big raptors and several of them have gotten sick and she had to pay for very expensive treatments and it lasted 1.5 year before she and the vet were finally sure the bird would make it. In my opinion, you should totally go for a barn owl especially if that's what you wanted in the first place. Eagle owls are kind in nature IF you raise them very well. But if it's your first owl, you're definately going to make mistakes unless your mentor can stay with you and your owl every minute of the day to correct you when you do. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best and you can always reach out to me if you need me :-)
It's a tricky choice. Now, when I was choosing my raptor I eliminated all but owls. I too was told to go for a large species. So many considerations, besides health. Housing being an important one, a Bengal will need huge housing and space to fly. Also, and I think this should be a big decider, what do you actually want to do with your owl? How do you want it to fit into your life? Who will be handling it? I wouldn't want a Bengal flying round my house or sitting on my shoulder whilst sat watching TV, for example! You can assume you'll have your bird for somewhere around 20 years. You can't change your mind later on. If you are going to get a small breed and for imprinting then, yes, your ability through those first few weeks will make the difference between life or death for your owlet. Have you thought about getting an older Barn Owl from a rescue centre? Sadly, so many people give them up. Many will be hand tame. It's a thought.
it's better leaving then alone, wild owls are better on the wild developing their role as a pest control bird of prey, than being locked inside a house being pet.
.....I see a pattern here in your videos.. 1. man decides to do something he has no experience in (owning a snake) but has no sense and decides to do it stupidly. 2. woman tries to tell him logically to start small and get a beginner snake, because he is a beginner. 3. AS USUAL, dumb man does not listen to intelligent, educated woman (you have a college education, and a good one too, having gone to school in Europe) that gives logical reasons and facts for starting with a small snake. 4. man does not listen to the woman's list of facts 5. man gets the 5h#t bitten out of himself by his own snake, like a fool.
This Video Is so important because so many people that dont learn this Irresponsibility end up hurting the animal by letting it loose or perhaps giving it away to another Irresponsible person etc.
I think Elke this is one of your best Video's...it is so important to learn before you choose.
Oh..and Yes you look sooo good Doing it as well !!
Since every viewer is the camera, I just feel like Lookie was sitting on my head xD
I have no choice but to get a big owl as my first, that's the law here either a snowy or a great horned and there both very hard permits to obtain
THANK YOU. My mother and I wanted to get an owl for a few years now, so we are looking at a lot of informational videos and articles about this topic, and I gotta say it: I've been watching your videos for a while now and they're very helpful. So yeah, thank you so so much again 💕💕
Just starting my Falconry apprenticeship in Canada. Your posts have been so helpful and full of information. Lookie is beautiful and so very bonded with you!!
How has it gone so far I'm live in Canada and want a pet owl partially because I want to work with animals when I'm older but I can't find the information needed and don't really know how to get all the permits and papers and knowledge
Where I love the little owl is called the Florida Burrowing Owl
Hahaha, oh my, Lookie had a lot of fun today! :D Very interesting video, too!
When lookie is angry , calm her down by rubbing above her beak! i learnt that at my falconry classes, :)
Beak rubbing is painful to the owl since it's beak is very sensitive.
At the sanctuary I volunteer at we have a lot of eagle owla, most likely they became too much to handle and the owners decided to abandon them :(
great video and u look beautiful today ❤❤😄😄
Aw thanks! ❤❤❤❤
simp
Both of you are drop dead gorgeous! I've seen a few of your videos and found them all very interesting especially this one. This is the first time I've ever heard of owls for pets. I have absolutely no interest in taking on such a responsibility myself, however I am very fascinated with your subject matter.
2:31 Lookie head 😂
Thank you for these videos! I’ve always wanted to have an owl. They’re so smart and would potentially make a great emotional support animal. Of course, it’s clearly a lot of work to take care of and properly raise an owl, but your videos make me see it’s possible. Lookie is amazing! ❤️
Lookie does a photo bomb... too funny!
Hey @Vegan Hipie! I have a question for ya. Are great horned owls good as well? Or are they very huge like eagle owls? Also I love your videos. You have a talent for understanding owls.
Great commentary! What would be your opinion on a great grey as a starting owl? Guessing that would be similar to having an eagle owl?
This video is interesting for a few different reasons. This video is basically about a cute red headed girl holding a male barn owl, talking about her opinion of the best beginners owl. The answer was given in the first couple of minutes. In the next 12+ minutes, I'm not sure what she was trying to convey.
Anyway, what I was hoping she would talk about is the laws in each country pertaining to keeping owls in captivity. Here in California for example, you need a falconry license and you can only have a great horned owl. With the Vegan Hippie Channel being watched by thousands of viewers, there's going to be people who think they could just go out and take a owl for a pet. We're talking all around the world. Could you imagine what's going to happen to those owls? OSH :-(
In my local zoo shop there is a little owl that is sold for 250 euros they give all of the documents that you mentioned in previous videos and she is sold with a HUGE cage but the mentoring process is not formal should I get it ?
(To find a good falconer in my entire country is Hard AF )
10:45 you can see on her arms what owning an owl it's like
Do you know what species of python your friend bought? I'm guessing it was one of the rather big ones like reticulated or burmese and not exacly a ball python then?
How do you start falconry
Wait... Why is the snow owl more dangerous than the eagle owl? Is it a behavior thing.
How about Great Horned owls do people have those as pets ? Thanks David
Are there any other small owls that are similar in size to an Little owl (like an elf owl or something around that size range) that has a more relaxed temperament? I'm hoping to get one around that size in the future but if they're all quite stubborn then maybe I'll opt for a rufous legged one instead as my first owl.
how did you become interested in owls? I like owls and crows and ravens.
If you were too raise an owl from when it was a baby, do you think training would be easier?
Als ik ooit een uil neem dan zou ik ook gaan voor een kerkuil, ik hoor van vele dat dat een goede "beginners" vogel is. En daarnaast zijn ze ook erg mooi. ❤
I agree. Falconers who work with owls will tout the Eurasian Eagle as a great beginner owl. Not only are they huge but they can easily live 40-50 years! People use them as stepping stones and then cast them aside. I think it's best to get an owl that you are going to commit to and learn how to work with that owl. Here in the US there is no federal permit to get a Eurasian Eagle owl. I could go an buy one. I think that's baaaad and I really hope over government steps in and stops this from happening. I'm seeing more and more Eagle owl ads selling to anyone. Not good!
Take this from personal experience as some one who is not afiscaly a snake handler but has owned many different snakes at one time if you whant a snake and its your first one go for children python the are very small and known to be very well handed and there bites aren't leathal or hurt very much but if you whant a larger one go Dimond python they grow up to about 2 meaters wich is a larger size but only needs to eat rats at full length and if handeled asoften as you can at the degining and then about 3 to 4 times a week it will be quite placid and the same with an owl try having the snake out with other people around
Can i ask something? Are scops owl good for beginners?
Great videos! I love owls but I don't have the time to have one.so sending love to your sweet owl will have to do. Your very informative.
My favorite owl is the burrowing owls,so I dont know if there are good for starters?
have u ever seen trained , great grey owl? aka strix nebulosa ?? are they hard to train ??
They're not hard to train but neither are eagle owls. But I would just as well not recommend a great grey owl for beginners for the same reason I wouldn't recommend eagle owls for beginners: they're big and can therefore do more harm if you make a mistake.
I like barred owls, Strix varia, they look a lot like rufous-legged owls and of course, I like barn owls like Lookie!
by the way we have an eagle owl that isnt that scary , we called it buffy fish owl and Bubo sumatranus , its tame but have a lot appetite , it can it 3 quaills for a day , but its diffrent with buffy fish , it eat 2 catfish for a daily meal , by the way my fav is Wood spotted owl , it clever, cute , and loyal
sean Aldric best way is to hand rear.... I only hand rear using chopped chick's or mice until fledged, you will have an extremely tame bird... It's like looking after a baby till fledged so night time feeds are a must.
A ball python is a good beginning snake and they don't get to big only big enough to eat rats but the snake your friend got is probably a Burmese python which gets pretty big.
Lol Lookie is being naughty !
VERY Informative Great Video Elke
Any tips on how t get training with birds of prey? I want to work with them but I don't know how to
is it possible to train a barn owl to hunt on its own
Hey guys can you answer my this question if i look an own in the eye will it poke my eyes out+
Mag je eigenlijk een steen uil hebben in Nederland?
Examine their feet close together ,and see how they hook their prey with no chance of escape.Their feet they become a circle of 8 hooks .Just amazing .
Wo iui old u explain " flying them " please
What would you reccomend more a harris hawk or a barn owl
keelan James that probably depends on what you want to use the bird of prey for, I’ve heard owls aren’t great for hunting because they are lazy 🤷♀️😇
I like your videos ! You are cool and a good youtuber .
Steenarend is Golden Eagle in Engels
the 2nd owl!
i want it!!! 😂😅
Why is Lookie called Lookie ?
So, why an eagle owl rather than a snowy owl?
I'll make a video about that. I just put it on my to do list. :-)
What about Great Horned owls for beginners? Would that be a terrible idea? I have cats, and I wouldn't get rid of them for anything, so would it be better to keep an owl outside? If so, would it do well in an outdoor aviary? Sorry for so many questions, I know pretty much nothing about keeping owls but I love them. And I want to make sure it's something I'd want to deal with before I go through the trouble required to get a permit where I live.
TheCraftingCat if you aren't going to work with the animal EVERYDAY..and i mean everyday.. take it out for flight training and to hunt multiple times a week on property..etc.. not to mention great horned owls are huge and don't train that easily. Don't get an animal just because you like them and the way they look. Because in most cases.. owls and birds of prey simply look at their owners like refrigerators. (Food dispensers).. not to mention the massive amount of money it takes to feed them everyday and the exotic vet check ups and bills it takes to own one.
Don't do it.
Where did you get your owls? 🦉💗
belgium xD
How about snowy owl
Little Owl...the Pygmy Owl?
I would like to encourage you to start every single one of your videos with a detailed, strong statement that owning an owl is not like owning domesticated animals like dogs & cats. Owls are wild, feral creatures that can be trained, but even when born in captivity and properly Imprinted to their human, they are not truly domesticated. For that reason, caution must always be exercises. Further, they require very specific kinds of food, medical care, emotional interaction and physical living environments. BEFORE buying an owl (or worse, taking one from the wild) it is essential to get properly educated about the specific needs of that particular owl species, find a vet thatspe
Judi Collins she made a full video on that, and if you get any pet you should always research thoroughly before getting it, however I do know what you mean as many animals are abandoned and mistreated because of people just not doing the research xx
5:13 dat owl look
Tawny owls are a good beginners owl they are 400-500 grams
Hi 👋
I want more informations about the second kind of owl 🦉 cus I really like it and i wanna to buy one
Write the name to me
And please answer me !!
Ow, you mean the rufous legged owl? If you want owl coachings for this then you can contact me at elke.emmermann@telenet.be. I charge 2 euros per coaching mail through paypal xxx
Vegan Hippie
Do u have instagram or Facebook that i can talk to u
Instagram = instagram.com/sillyowlgirl/
Facebook = facebook.com/Belle000
How about Hawk Owl?
Precies de drie waaruit ik zit te twijfelen ;)
Love your content ! you do very well with English! I am in the United States....started watching you about six months ago....you are very interesting and well spoken! Good riddance to that boyfriend! On to my next comment.... I think you should check out Joshua Dtv.....he is a you tube I watch and he is also real and honest like you...please, take no offense. at my suggestion. Just a silly lady from the Pacific NW meddling......hee hee....did I mention this Joshua is quite handsome....and no I have never met him or anything.....just a feeling that you two would probably be friends if you ever hung out....Love from across the pond 🍎
There are 3
Holds up 2 fingers lol
She counts with her thumb. You just didn't see it.
There are ✌🏾 three .... *thinks* yes ✌🏾three lol
some of this information conflicts with information I have received via my falconry course in the UK and many Books I have read. Small birds are very vulnerable to feeding problems if you intend to fly them. It's very easy to kill them by getting the flying weight incorrect. Little owls are quite nasty in nature too and very hard to fly. I have been advised to go for either a Bengal Eagle owl or an African Spotted eagle owl. Both my wife and I have handled them with no problems.
I would love a Barn owl but have been advised against it as a first owl
What you're saying here corresponds with what I said in the video: I said that the little owl is more stubborn for example as well as the rufous legged owl. This shows in flying training especially. It makes sense that it's easy to kill them by getting the flying weight wrong but in my opinion, you shouldn't own an owl before you know how to make it reach its flying weight SAFELY. That's the problem in falconry today: a lot of falconers don't care if they kill their birds, as long as it flies good during demonstrations so they can get money off of their birds. And that's not something I wanna be a part of. In this video, I don't recommend getting an eagle owl because of the safety issues.
I agree the birds safety has to come first. Last month I spent a week with a professional falconer doing whats called the raptor award learning how to handle all forms of birds of prey. My wife and I intend to get an owl later this year and really wanted a barn owl. Our tutor advised we go for a larger owl as mentioned as he says the window of opportunity to treat a sick bird is greater the larger the bird is hence the advice to get one of the two eagle owls mentioned. Clearly you seem to be doing will with your barn owl hence my interest in your videos and this has me wondering if we could still go for a barn owl? Regardless we feel comfortable with an eagle owl too as they are very nice in nature. We don't want anything larger than a Bengal as they get too heavy on the arm all day.
I wouldn't worry about the window of opportunity to treat a sick bird because ALL owls are very vulnerable to sickness but if you feed them right and keep them in the right conditions, they can become very old without EVER having to see a vet. Lookie is 5 years old now and has never gotten sick (knock on wood). I know a falconer who owns only big raptors and several of them have gotten sick and she had to pay for very expensive treatments and it lasted 1.5 year before she and the vet were finally sure the bird would make it. In my opinion, you should totally go for a barn owl especially if that's what you wanted in the first place. Eagle owls are kind in nature IF you raise them very well. But if it's your first owl, you're definately going to make mistakes unless your mentor can stay with you and your owl every minute of the day to correct you when you do. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best and you can always reach out to me if you need me :-)
Thank you for your information it makes a lot of sense.You are very kind. I may well take you up on the offer of reaching out. :)
It's a tricky choice. Now, when I was choosing my raptor I eliminated all but owls. I too was told to go for a large species. So many considerations, besides health. Housing being an important one, a Bengal will need huge housing and space to fly. Also, and I think this should be a big decider, what do you actually want to do with your owl? How do you want it to fit into your life? Who will be handling it? I wouldn't want a Bengal flying round my house or sitting on my shoulder whilst sat watching TV, for example!
You can assume you'll have your bird for somewhere around 20 years. You can't change your mind later on.
If you are going to get a small breed and for imprinting then, yes, your ability through those first few weeks will make the difference between life or death for your owlet.
Have you thought about getting an older Barn Owl from a rescue centre? Sadly, so many people give them up. Many will be hand tame. It's a thought.
lookie xxxx
Ball pythons only get up to 4 feet.
I wonder how her skin isn't ripped of by his talons
when it is on her shoulder
I love your videos
Aw thank you!
😍😍😍❤❤🤣🤣🤣🤣
0:42 are you german?
Belgian
Zal ik je eens iets zeggen er zijn geen beginners uilen
✌three
Lookie clearly things shes the director of these videos, just look at her assuming position behind the camera .)
can you make a video abuot how to tame a wild owl
it's better leaving then alone, wild owls are better on the wild developing their role as a pest control bird of prey, than being locked inside a house being pet.
u cant taim a wild owl
i tried xD
Ali Muhammed this is not far cry primal
Red Pilot
Fuck you peta member
Hello
Hi there :-)
Your owl is a male isn’t it
.....I see a pattern here in your videos..
1. man decides to do something he has no experience in (owning a snake) but has no sense and decides to do it stupidly.
2. woman tries to tell him logically to start small and get a beginner snake, because he is a beginner.
3. AS USUAL, dumb man does not listen to intelligent, educated woman (you have a college education, and a good one too, having gone to school in Europe) that gives logical reasons and facts for starting with a small snake.
4. man does not listen to the woman's list of facts
5. man gets the 5h#t bitten out of himself by his own snake, like a fool.