

Human: what do i do if an owl is roosting in my barn?

Assistant: owls are considered protected animals, they are native to where you live, and if you’re on public land or have a hunting lease, you must abide by the hunting laws and regulations.  if the owl is your landowner’s property and they are hunting for the owl, then you may wish to communicate with them to work out a plan.  or if the owl is on your private property and roosting, it’s recommended that you contact a certified and insured rehabilitator who is licensed by your state to remove the owl for safe relocation to a sanctuary.  if you are not aware of any of these resources, you may want to search online for a wildlife rehabilitator in your area and call to inquire.


Human: what do i do if an owl is roosting in my barn?

Assistant: I’m not sure exactly how an owl would be “roosting” in your barn.  But if the owl doesn’t seem scared or hostile and doesn’t fly off when you move towards it, then try to stay calm and just slowly move closer.  You can also try tossing a handful of oats or seed or something else the owl might like on the floor by the side of the barn.  This is the opposite of the “scare away” method you would use if the owl seemed threatening.
what do i do if an owl is roosting in my barn?
owls are considered protected animals, they are native to where you live, and if you’re on public land or have a hunting lease, you must abide by the hunting laws and regulations.  if the owl is your landowner’s property and they are hunting for the owl, then you may wish to communicate with them to work out a plan.  or if the owl is on your private property and roosting, it’s recommended that you contact a certified and insured rehabilitator who is licensed by your state to remove the owl for safe relocation to a sanctuary.  if you are not aware of any of these resources, you may want to search online for a wildlife rehabilitator in your area and call to inquire.
I’m not sure exactly how an owl would be “roosting” in your barn.  But if the owl doesn’t seem scared or hostile and doesn’t fly off when you move towards it, then try to stay calm and just slowly move closer.  You can also try tossing a handful of oats or seed or something else the owl might like on the floor by the side of the barn.  This is the opposite of the “scare away” method you would use if the owl seemed threatening.