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Wildlife Rehabilitator Slang

10,000 Birds

To civilians who may have been puzzled by the wildlife crowd’s tossed-off references to peefas, modos or mice cubes, here is a beginner’s guide to Rehabberspeak. Raptor rehabbers feed our patients mostly thawed mice which, when frozen, are called either “mice cubes” or “mousesicles.”

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Dogs and Rat Poison

4 The Love Of Animals

Since wild mice and rats carry disease, ruin household foundations and leave a general mess everywhere… it is very wise to get rid of them as soon as possible. If any of these symptoms are present, it is imperative you get to a vet as soon as possible. Low body temperature. Difficulty breathing.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

I got my first pets, mice and guinea pigs, when I was 8. Drawing upon his 22 years as a vet and 17 years racing sled dogs, he created Dr. Tim’s Premium All Natural Pet Food to replicate the natural, wild diet of dogs and cats. I believe between ages 4 and 8 is ideal, although older kids can also benefit.

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Spotlight: Lisa Beth Acton, Raising Ravens

10,000 Birds

We took her to the vet and put her on medication, and somehow she pulled through. We started feeding mice, mealworms, and even some wild bird mix and leftovers, as they are scavengers. We released live mice into the flight so they could learn to catch and kill live prey. In the evening, they roost in the pines near my house.

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