The Affection Of A Barred Owl

This is a bard owl that we rescued after he was hit by a car. Such a cool experience to be able be friends with such a powerful creature

[@Tantemify]

"it bit me once and now we are friends."

[@N-HTTi]

I wonder if it works on humans 2 That’d be interesting 🤔

[@fionasmom6254]

@@N-HTTi With humans, it is usually the opposite. "We WERE friends until he bit me."

[@O6i]

Isn't that how we all met our best friends in pre school? 😅

[@felixtc8344]

Me with my freinds

[@lisasmith516]

@@N-HTTi If it's a Zombie, definitely, but depending on the type of "Zombie" disease, it will be a hit or miss "frenemy" situationship.

[@NYG1991]

Parrots & owls are two of the coolest species of birds in the world. I love most birds.

[@christopherbanks6578]

That's amazing because owls can't see very well at daytime they're actually nocturnal animals and I do most of their hunting at night so he must have really made an impression on that owl in order for it to hang out with him during the day because that's when their most vulnerable they're basically blind in the Sun or daytime

[@viewer1431]

I know this video is old, but the way this owl acts, did you ever wonder if he was kept illegally by someone as a pet? He seems so comfortable with you guys

[@m.f.richardson1602]

I always thought the were called 'barn' owls. They are gorgeous. Thank you for caring for him.

[@bwagner6246]

A fantastic friend I'm sure you won't soon forgot

[@rarusnak]

It is a "barred" owl, note the barring feather pattern across the chest. (It is not a bard or barn owl)

[@taroman7100]

so awesome to watch the interaction you were blessed with such an encounter I'm jealous as I crazy about owls

[@lostfound6819]

Why can’t all humans be like you

[@heathenwolf8903]

You are very soft spoken, even with my speakers up I couldn't really hear you. BTW Barney is adorable...

[@catdieselpower193]

Such a cute buddy!

[@aabelmendoza]

So cuteeeeee

[@bixmix4678]

It isn't illegal to have owls , with the right licenses and stuff, you can keep them but you still wouldn't own them.

[@debrabolton9372]

What a wonderful story! You took such good care of him. A wise decision not to try to raise him.

[@aleceleby9004]

How did you catch it ?

[@Dennis-nc3vw]

He got hit by a car and the guy rescued him.

[@dabroncobabe7441]

I love how grown men, tough guys, turn into mush when a cute animal is involved!

[@crystaldelancey7160]

da broncobabe yeah I married one of those. ☺

[@dabroncobabe7441]

crystal delancey Good for you!! 😊

[@skoonthatraccoonskunkguy3865]

Welp, what is a tough guy for if not to protect those that will benefit from a strong protective hand? 🤗

[@dabroncobabe7441]

jeff schnablegger ohmygod I bet you're adorable!!

[@BroccoliBeefed]

@ da broncobabe , because they are adorable top apex predators. Give me this over a dog anyday

[@TheSoundDiamond]

He is at an owl rehabilitation center and will be re-released to the wild

[@exilemike]

TheSoundDiamond it would be cool if they would release it in your area so you can still see him.

[@zaxarone8266]

I agree. we have those and great horned owls here in my property in oregon

[@alyssakarnitz]

I've glad you did the right thing and took him to a rehabilitation center. Something was very wrong with him if he seemed comfortable with humans.

I thought the same, there are several videos around showing injured/ill owls which are oddly non aggressive, i'd say this one has head trauma, I can tell by the way he is closing the eyes, there's a certain lack of synchrony and coordination... BUT it could be very well me an you are wrong and the owl was fine, which I want and im going to believe in this case (until further information is given by the video's owner)

[@autumnwhispers2me]

Any updates? Did your little friend get released?

[@Don-wb5sv]

It is important to remember NOT to use poison in traps to exterminate mice and rats, because raptors like owls, eagles and hawks find them and eat them. They end up getting sick and dying a slow death also. If you need to exterminate mice and rats, use snap traps in places under the house in the crawl space where only they can get to. Using poison is inhuman, and kills a lot of good animals unintentionally, not only the predators that eat them, but also squirrels and rabbits.

[@jaymoto9820]

You're exactly right Don. I worked for the most well known pest control company in the U.S., and so many people didn't want us to use snap traps and similar instant kill methods because they didn't think they were humane. They never stop to consider what the rodenticide block methods can lead to.

[@t-.-t.]

Ty for the great advice.

[@rp-wn5or]

also in california or areas with large birds, please remove bullets or collect the carcass of animals shot down. lead poisoning kills so many of scavengers and some pest controlling birds :( (only mentioned ca bc the california condors still struggling because of this)

[@rp-wn5or]

Jay Moto i dont get that at all. id rather take a bullet to the back of the head/nervous system than be poisoned to death if i had to choose a way to go

[@JamieBarrington]

Don Great advice, Don! I absolutely loathe rat poison. I have a friend who is a wildlife rehabber & she sees so many sick birds of prey who had secondary poisoning. Cats as also vulnerable to it. Wish the stuff was outlawed.

[@b.r.i.d.g.e.t]

Thank you for helping this beautiful owl! 💟

[@scotnick59]

Just amazing

[@kroakie4]

Barney is absolutely adorable. But I’m glad you took him/her to a rehabilitation center. The owl has the best chances of going back to a happy life in the wild with the people who work there.

[@andromedaspark2241]

Glad there are good people like you in the world who care about the other beings we share the planet with. The owl is beautiful.

[@porkbeans4344]

Andromeda, so are you.😉💕

[@ahf5471]

Andromeda Spark he could be the greatest guy on earth but in the USA if someone on the left disagrees with him they will vilify him as if he is Satan’s right hand.

[@dragonempress8367]

@@ahf5471 what the heck are you rambling about? I'm on the left and I love this guy

[@soulSSeekingbullet]

@@dragonempress8367 So you say .

[@soulSSeekingbullet]

@@dragonempress8367 Ah a furry too. The entire package, aren't you? Shove those pronouns up your AA.

[@tombraver6449]

"Honey I found our mice problem!" "Did you buy a cat?" "Not exactly...."

[@Justme77400]

LOL!! "A cat with wings!!"

[@DeeAyeDee]

😂🤣😂🤣🤣

[@Loki-Landsby]

Lol, the 3 in my yard have a helluva hunting party outside my bedroom window most nights

[@garyscalf2225]

I said "He was a Barn Owl but I meant to say a Barred Owl; After a two days we took the Owl to the rehab center and after I filled out all the information they took Him, but when they came to take him, He did not want to leave me and they had to pull him away from me. It was the strangest thing ever. I could not believe how much he flapped his wings and fought to stay with me, and i teared up all the way Home. But I knew I did the right thing. Thanks for asking

[@weber247]

Is the owl ok? Sometimes they end up spending the rest of theyre lives in a sanctuary because of injuries. Would be a nice follow up.

[@garyscalf2225]

Weber247: it was a sad time for me, but i had to sign him over to the animal clinic. and they will not let you know where because some people will try to come back and get it. Some people get really weird and even violet about it. So I had to sign him over. I teared up all the way home.

[@stevefick3919]

I'm tearing up just reading this. What a cutie! He needs to be back in the wild, though. Better for him. Owls are the coolest!

[@ems3832]

You did a good thing, sir!

[@raksh9]

Man, that's sad but good. Thank you for looking after this wonderful creature.

[@cyndyznaniecki1175]

I rescued one that was hit by a truck. I kept him in a cage covered with some heat and started to feed him water via a syringe. On day three he was alert and I feed him raw beef and chicken, day 7 I took him outside and he flew into a tree and stayed there for a day or so, then one day he flew off.

[@jasongCLJ]

Thats beautifull.

[@emilywenig4390]

Such a sweet creature...

[@cwkie3776]

Emily Wenig as long as your not a mouse

[@Insight-music]

I swear they part alien hybrid birds

[@BloodylocksBathory]

I used to live in a wooded area and we would hear barred owls hooting back and forth at night. I miss them.

[@cherylgallagher2805]

BloodylocksBathory You and me both!

[@michaelmichaelson2014]

@Dominique Lavalle Nope, "barred". Different type of owl and super common in some places, I hear them every night where I am.

[@Dennis-nc3vw]

Who?

[@g0679]

BloodylocksBathory Some of my favoritest music.

[@Justme77400]

I love that sound too!! It is so nice to hear. I had a new neighbor across the street. He heard the owls at night and thought it was a dog barking. They do sound like that at first if you don't know what it is.

[@ClotildaBeatissima]

This is why, in some parts of the world, the owl is called the "sky kitteh".

[@quicksand4089]

Rebecca Haninger wow! I've never heard that, amazing.

[@anteprodan]

Meg and mog

[@lzm9888]

In Chinese owl translates to “cat-head eagle” 😂

[@jefferyoneill1]

@CMDR BouncyStickman The internet.

[@gormok9558]

we call them " cat headed bird" in Cantonese

[@islandbirdw]

Once you fall in love with a bird your heart will never be the same. I’ve had the privilege of living with companion parrots for 30 years. I lost my 27 y/o Severe Macaw after having raised her from a baby. Hand fed her like her mama did and weaned her. My heart aches everyday for my amazing girl bird. I was her favorite “tree”.

[@jbro8934]

Simone Schultz that's a sweet memory. I love all animals. Lost my cat two years ago and still think of him all the time.

[@stonedsavage7814]

J Bro but do you love pet rats? i love pet rats so much as they love to chill on your lap and give kisses to your fingers its just too cute.

[@nil981]

Too bad that pet parrots will soon be next to impossible to get.

[@Starry_Skye22]

Our pets are seriously our family. In Hawaii being a pet parent is called being a Kahu. Which translates to their guardian or protector. I consider my 3 cats and dog my children. Sending you love and may baby bird rest in peace. Love 💓 and Light ☀️

[@Starry_Skye22]

​@@stonedsavage7814I like rats and think they are so smart and cute. Even tho I have cats. I have a deep connection with all animals but especially cats. ❤😂

[@kenmyers7214]

We met the guy at Cabela's today and heard his story. What a great rescue and then taking care of the owl!

[@garyscalf2225]

Ken, I remember that !

[@Lmnore]

I love owls so much, there’s a family of them that live in my palm tree that greet me every morning before I go to work, moving their heads around haha

[@thebluemorpho6640]

You must be a special soul for a wild owl to trust you so much. :-)

[@lightweightjive]

The Blue Morpho my thoughts exactly

[@barbaracrisp6121]

Sweet eyes, barred owls are sweet. I rehabbed one once. Feed him raw chicken breasts.

[@jacquelinedixon6438]

I have one on my property i hear at night, love the sound they make, its a peaceful sound.

[@garyscalf2225]

After a two days we took the Owl to the rehab center and after I filled out all the information they took Him, but when they came to take him, He did not want to leave me and they had to pull him away from me. It was the strangest thing ever. I could not believe how much he flapped his wings and fought to stay with me, and i teared up all the way Home. But I knew I did the right thing. Thanks for asking

[@jacquelinedixon6438]

Gary Scalf Oh that is sad, he found a loving friend, well you did the right thing for him, god bless.

[@garyscalf2225]

thank you

[@garyscalf2225]

ThankYou Jacqueline

[@sirbader1]

Animals know. They say thank you.

[@Justme77400]

My cat does that when I scratch her head too!! Owls are like cats with wings!! I love them!

[@debbiemcclure2874]

He was beautiful. I love owls. U did the right thing 😊

[@judyscheiber3661]

WTF???? He should have transported the own immediately. NOT THIS. He used this injured owl to get LIKES on You Tube. That's awful ! ! ! ! ! !

[@debbiemcclure2874]

@@judyscheiber3661 dude....... seriously........???? Does that owl look traumatized to you?? Looks rather content to me..good grief get a grip man🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@ashleygleiter7867]

We just found one that got hit. Thank you for being wonderful. Ours went to a vet and got picked up by someone that does wildlife rehabilitation. It was an honor to help him. I know you understand. :)

[@flowergirl3438]

So nice of you to rescue this wild animal. Now he will have a chance to live the full life of an owl once rehabbed. Great job. I would have done the same thing if this hurt owl was on my property.

[@andrewporter4636]

Flower Girl. Wait, didn't he just say he caught that owl.How does anyone catches an owl? Hunting for owls? Targeting a owl,a top predator, only makes sense if a farmer claims livestock losses. That seems unlikely & even if that were the situation eliminating owls from the environment would result in explosive vermin numbers !Potentially, a far more expensive problem than the loss of a few chickens.

[@garyscalf2225]

Andrew I rescued it on the side of the road, it had evidently been grazed by a car, so i brought it home and nursed it for a few days. He started doing so much better. Best animal I ever had

[@jamesc7121]

That is the coolest video. The owl was very lucky you saved him. You restore my faith in humanity. I also raised a baby bird for a couple weeks that fell from the nest. Then released him back to his mom who was in a tree by the balcony (outside squacking at me periodically) once he was able to fly. Feels great to help animals.

[@bartmadness830]

James C be careful of the haters who don't appreciate bird/animal help.

[@garyscalf2225]

Thank you James, it was the koolest animal i ever had.

[@vrockchick]

Thanks for trying to help the bird, but it could've been a fledgling. It is perfectly normal for them to be out of the nest, and the parents are usually close by, keeping watch. No need to "save" a fledgling ffr.

[@jamesc7121]

@@vrockchick you're wrong. The bird fell from it's nest high up but landed in soft bushes where my little dog sniffed it out and was going nuts. He actually was the one that saved him. It's not common for fledglings to be out of the nest.

[@vrockchick]

@@jamesc7121 it is normal for a FLEDGLING to be out of the nest. It is not normal for a NESTLING to be out of the nest, which is what you helped. While it's all good intentioned, it isn't best for us to intervene like that. The needed to be put back in the nest or in a makeshift nest near its nest OR get taken in by a wildlife rehabber. I didn't know the full details of your story, so I apologize. But no, I'm not wrong. It's natural for fledglings to be out of the nest, and it's best to keep our intervention to a minimum unless we're a professional!

[@elliottberry6259]

How can you not admire an owl, such wonderful creatures. Thank you for your kindness to this bird.

[@Angle86]

He is such a calm sweet owl 🦉. Seems like he understands every bit

[@FlysAtNightWoman]

Gorgeous creature! So sweet in temperament. 😊😇

[@antoniomatias9625]

I love animals

[@Xnocturnus]

So do I...they taste great !!

[@Mike-bh6po]

And they won't shoot you!

[@HarmlessComment]

Same

[@morganchilds6450]

well God knew the right person to send him too. you must be a beautiful person. God bless you! wish there was more people like you!

[@arianalashayslader]

Amen, God bless!!

[@TheGamesTrain]

Come to England, you can legally keep owls

[@ornnthefirebelowthemountai2849]

*Cues Harry Potter theme*

[@c.d.9430]

What have you done, you actually literally made my mind hear that lmao god that music is so memorable lol

[@MsCherade9]

KK TEE If I had to choose, I'd have a whole house full of Owls rather than one gun. What would I use a gun for?

[@collinspecht6725]

bigbluesparky yeah...poor Britain :/

[@MsCherade9]

bigbluesparky Wow, what's it like to live in your own private reality? I'd feel sorry for you but you don't care whether I live or die, so why on earth should I waste my pity on you? You're being lied to on a massive scale and frankly, you enjoy it. The most important thing is you are a minority of a minority, as loud as you are online. Enjoy your guns, they mean more to you than the people and society you live in, as well as every part of the Constitution that you claim to venerate. Washington and the Founding Fathers would look at you and those who think like you as if you were the enemy. One day your grandchildren will look back at you and your behaviour they way my generation do in Germany - as an object lesson so as to avoid falling into the same trap all over again.

[@sammisergeant4284]

Well, at least he wasn't nodding, which would be indicative of a more severe head trauma. He was really acting like either he was really out of it or he was an imprint, which would be concerning if someone else had him as a baby cuz he wouldn't have learned to take care of himself, but whatever raptor center he was taken to would have made sure he could hunt and survive in the wild before releasing him. :) Good job getting him to the right people!

[@KatarinaS.]

What a sweet relationship you two have developed in such a short time. I'm sorry he/she can't stay around your place. Thank you for helping him/her out. You're a good human being. You obviously have a great love & respect for animals & I'm sure they can sense that & feel that they can trust you. Keep up the good work!

[@ozzy1243]

This is my friend owl Barney Barney: ^v^

[@bassplayermarty6032]

I don’t think he’s caught. Seems like he could fly away anytime he likes! He sending out with you because he likes you and if you keep feeding him He might just hang around...

[@sandramowery6727]

Barney is Fabulous. . .All Life Responds to Love; Life and Love go together!

[@CherryBlossom-jm4bl]

this is a beautiful video, its so nice to see caring human beings at one with nature instead of against it

[@thesecond1a]

Dude looks like a mixture of Larry Bird and Jon Travolta 😂😂

[@FaithwalkerTodd]

He says if I knew men were this cool I would have got me one a long time ago.

[@andywilliam367]

2:08 the head owl turn 180° 😂😂😂

[@wonderbreadmodelsandhistor1566]

Great video thanks for sharing! Good on you to help that beautiful bird

[@erikakaiserkaiser6791]

Most people think that such a solitary creature has no emotion. Think differently, because they do. They are more special than we can comprehend.

[@Starry_Skye22]

Most people are not that bright. I wish they would think differently especially about nature and the beautiful beings residing in it.

[@julielabelle2783]

Thank you for introducing us to Barney, incredible friendship you have!

[@SeeFair23]

oh, thx for being so kind to the owl! 😆

[@deepthoughts8393]

Tree kittens🌼🌸🌷you have a heart of Gold . The world is a better place cause of u

[@SLiCKFARTS]

Really awesome thanks for sharing

[@joylong8897]

Omg! Thank you for rescuing! You're awesome man! Don't blame you for wanting to keep. So affectionate. Great vi6. Hopefully gets better. 🦉❤

[@stephaniehufnagel641]

1:06 👀 Close every time you pet him or her. ❤️

[@ramtingodminuez9340]

Thats a sacred animal , respect for helping him.💯

[@mogshade66]

You rock. Hope he has a great life after healing and being set free. Thank you for genuinely caring. May you have good Karma for caring for the creatures you rescue ❤

[@jasminewang5597]

Barney the barn owl

[@gabimurray5955]

Jasmine Wang barred

[@jasminewang5597]

Gabi Murray then Barney the barred owl

[@j.h.6633]

Greg Peck A Barn Owl is a different species of owl. They are white with a heart shaped face.

[@garyscalf2225]

Greg there are two different kinds of Owls a Barn Owl and a Barred Owl and this was a Barred Owl. I made a mistake when I called him a Barn Owl in the video.

[@jeffwoods5600]

@@garyscalf2225 there are multiple kinds of owls, not just two

[@Blessedbyvypercc]

I want one lol 😜 they're one of my favorite animals

[@marydurham5976]

Didn't really hear exactly "Where" you Rescued him from... But after they've been checked out by Professionals... They usually want to release them... Exactly from where you found them!!??... So, Hopefully for you, You did Rescue him in your back yard... As he'd probably come to visit you regularly!!!💖😍🤗😉... Mine Does... And he too is Extremely Affectionate and Loving!!!💖😃😍🤗😙😉

[@rubyrose8831]

beautiful

[@aliciastjohn1494]

Awwwwwwww! God Bless you for rescuing this owl. Amazing!

[@Volkslady]

Thank you for rescuing him and caring for him until he can be seen by a raptor specialist! 💕

[@donnakoval4769]

Owls are such beautiful creatures. They have very large soulful contemplative human-LIKE eyes. That's what draws us in the eyes of the creature and then if you can get close ( of course you shouldn't just randomly be getting close to wild animals. Bad for both human and animal) they seem to be intelligent affectionate creatures. Birds overall surprise most people I think with the level of affection exhibited by them. We like to think that a cow is not sentient because that makes it easier to live with the knowledge of the mass production and slaughter of the animal. Of course we like to imagine BIRDS don't have feelings. This of course isn't true at all. Not for the cow or the bird. They are both sentient. They both feel love fear sadness happiness just like we do. Sorry to burst the bubble of the numb nonfeeler but this is the truth of it. Turkeys feel love. Google Albert. If you don't believe me the just Google him and you can see for yourself. We all should have an owl in our backyard buddy!! They are beautiful mysterious and magical and all of it. Your excitement is palpable. Great video! I hope your friend the owl made it back to where he came from and safely. Bless you for helping him out.

[@TheKellisunshyne]

I wish I could give this a thousand likes!!!! Shout out to the owl whisperer!!!

[@Mike-bh6po]

Owls are supposed to have a homing instinct like pigeons. Maybe you could build a "barn" in your backyard and have a semi tame pet?

[@danielkim7841]

"He loves me, but he bit me, but he didn't mean it, he is so cute, I mean it caused me to bleed, but he still loves me"

[@scarysara9364]

The way the owl was just looking up at the guy so adoringly was really precious!

[@Itzhennessy]

U can see this guy loves this owl loosing him must have felt like letting go of a loved one..

[@parlituochinchin6076]

He is my best friend. RlPS HIS FACE.

[@TheSoundDiamond]

Panagiotis Gklistis hahaha

[@6400az]

" It's the owners fault"

[@MaloneMantooth]

Panagiotis Gklistis, Lol

[@nobshistoryengineering4421]

This is a once in a lifetime experience. You are very lucky.

[@jenwaddell9632]

Omg so cool! What a beautiful creature! I would've thought u had him forever then i heard u say you had just found him the night before!!!??? Wow! That's amazing! You are such a kind man and that owl is amazing! I really wish u could keep him too!!😢

[@davidunderwood5646]

Well, he's a BARRED owl, not a BARN owl, but that's REALLY cool brother!

[@MetallicaKing48]

A: Turn a cat into a bird. B: Remove it’s neck bone. And then you get? An owl...

[@cherylcooper9049]

Any updates stay pinned on top of comments? Love to know if owl was ok and re-released in the man's neighborhood.

[@Iaconian]

"he really likes me" while the owl plans on taking over the area. lol jk

[@tesstickle7267]

Most animals here get released in the same area they are found ,unless it's pretty obvious they are lost then it's normally the nearest most likely place..works wonders sith swans,even managed to take some babies back to the nearest likely area and amazingly mother was there

[@DeeAyeDee]

I am definitely not an animal person but my heart melted when I saw this💗

[@SteelRaptor24]

How does this video get 70 thumbs down? I know there is heartless evil in the world but come on.

[@katelynsillysquirrel3223]

Sooo adorable thank you for taking care and loving this the the lil owl! 🤗🤗

[@malakiyahamari8448]

2:09 he almost did a complete 360 turn. Wow. Thats the closest I've seen to a 360

[@SylveonKawaii289]

That owl is so cute and adorable😊💓

[@DPS1194]

That owl is so sweet and cute! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@allykatt1849]

What a cutie! 😍♥️😍♥️

[@argerinejordan4703]

What a beautiful owl.

[@samanthashafer1742]

He wants to give you a letter...

[@jjjohnson1787]

What s great person to care so about one of God's magnificent creations.

[@SeeFair23]

what's the result of the vet visit? did they have you take it to an animal sanctuary?

[@TheSoundDiamond]

Cindy Fairchild we havent heard anything yet

[@garyscalf2225]

After a two days we took the Owl to the rehab center and after I filled out all the information they took Him, but when they came to take him, He did not want to leave me and they had to pull him away from me. It was the strangest thing ever. I could not believe how much he flapped his wings and fought to stay with me, and i teared up all the way Home. But I knew I did the right thing. Thanks for asking

[@kaliboo60]

Excellent and thank u for your kindness shown to these beautiful souls! Rehabilitated n will b on their way! They thank u! Gorgeous bird.

[@alexanderescobar6891]

Adorable!!!!!!!!

[@lilkevo-vs1om]

That's a barred owl

[@madisheppard9190]

I have a cute one of these in my backyard. He was howling a minute ago but I think he found a meal so he’s quiet 🤣

[@sheikowi]

This is a fine person. The owl knows. They stick together.

[@JasmineMorrisPublicFuzz]

in the state, the law used to be that you can keep owl if you register and get permitted for it to have it in your residence fro rehabilitation or otherwise

[@Jeremy-pj8ys]

I do agree with you, but he didn't actually own the owl, he just took care of the owl but the owl is still technically wild and not his pet though