Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- rook_blacky_-_a_heartbreaking_story [2025/12/11 16:05] – created administrator
+++ rook_blacky_-_a_heartbreaking_story [2025/12/11 16:17] (current) – administrator
@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 ====== Rook Blacky – A Heartbreaking Story ======
-Many years ago, in spring 2004, we tragically lost our beautiful rook fledgling Blacky. He came to us after a nest fall following a storm. Blacky also suffered of splay legs, muscle atrophy and suboptimal plumage development, presumably due to a nutritional deficiency. At arrival Blacky was not able to stand on his feet, nor was he able to perch properly. We designed and applied a custom made brace to correct the malposition and to counteract the subluxation tendency. At the same time the brace did allow Blacky to exercise sufficiently to built up his muscle strength. We did combine this treatment approach with regular physiotherapy and an optimised diet.
+{{ :rook_blacky_02.jpeg?200|}}Many years ago, in spring 2004, we tragically lost our beautiful rook fledgling Blacky. He came to us after a nest fall following a storm. Blacky also suffered of splay legs, muscle atrophy and suboptimal plumage development, presumably due to a nutritional deficiency. At arrival Blacky was not able to stand on his feet, nor was he able to perch properly. We designed and applied a custom made brace to correct the malposition and to counteract the subluxation tendency. At the same time the brace did allow Blacky to exercise sufficiently to built up his muscle strength. We did combine this treatment approach with regular physiotherapy and an optimised diet.
 It took Blacky about four weeks to get up on his feet and another four weeks until he started perching. At this point he still had difficulties to fly up to a perch, therefore we adapted the aviary to allow him to also walk or climb his way up. We also made sure that accidental falls did not cause Blacky any injuries by sufficiently padding the aviary floor and by moving perches gradually higher corresponding to his improving physical strength and ability. And so Blacky did continue to improve slowly but steadily over the next weeks.
@@ Line 26: / Line 26: @@
 Also, it is important to understand that the signing over process, which is a common, recommended and acknowledged practice, will transfer the full legal responsibility into the hands of the rehabber or wildlife rescue, which includes, amongst other things, decisions like euthanasia, treatment options or release site.
-==== Rest in Peace Blacky ====
+===== Rest in Peace Blacky =====
-Rest in peace Blacky! The truth is that you have been the main reason that we immediately after your passing we started a massive effort to do our own research and to network with researchers, rescues and sanctuaries worldwide. As the direct result of this we then decided to dedicate ourselves full-time into wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.  Over the years we founded subsequently wildlife rescues such as Wight Nature, Wild Bird Aid and eventually our Corvid Isle Sanctuary, focussing particularly on rescue and longterm rehabilitation of native corvids. We devised and established a now well recognised dedicated and specifically tailored rehabilitation and release program to achieve the best outcome for our patients.
+Rest in peace Blacky! The truth is that you have been the main reason that immediately after your passing we started a massive effort to do our own research and to network with researchers, rescues and sanctuaries worldwide. As the direct result of this we then decided to dedicate ourselves full-time into wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.  Over the years we subsequently founded wildlife rescues such as Wight Nature, Wild Bird Aid and eventually our Corvid Isle Sanctuary, focussing particularly on rescue and longterm rehabilitation of native corvids. We devised and established a now well recognised dedicated and specifically tailored rehabilitation and release programme to achieve the best outcome for our patients.
 Blacky, you truly did change our lives, and the lives of many hundreds of corvids, who came into our care after you have sadly left. You will never be forgotten, and your unnecessary death will never be forgiven!