These two young birds came to live at IBR just a couple weeks ago, aren't the cute and so well behaved to just sit on the chair. Okay, they don't require much care but they will do their part in taking care of the baby redtails that arrive here. Or even help me find one if it's lost out of a nest.
Thanks to Vicki at Buffalo Billies here in Cody for finding them. I'd had one for quite a few years but the sound it makes when squeezed finally wore out. You see, this toy, when squeezed, make the sound of a screaming adult redtail and that's very important. When I get in babies of this species I use that sound to reassure them when I'm heading in their direction with their meal. And it also alerts them that food is on the way. Works a treat as they become anxious and will eat their food without hesitation because "mom" brought it.
The bottom photo shows the group of five baby redtails that were from two different nests but were comforted with the help of this amazing toy.
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