From WildCareOklahoma
Meet WildCareOklahoma patient #24-3218, great horned owl. This is not a typical position for an owl. This one is being weighed. Taking and tracking patient weights is one of the most important protocols followed at WildCareOklahoma. Changes and trends in weight can indicate the patient is improving and moving toward release or that something may be wrong when weight is lost.
You may recognize this scale - it's the same kind used in pediatricians' offices!
Not to burst your bubble but belly rubs for most birds is a sexual thing. Best not to do it unless you want a horny bird.
Not sure which is worse, pointy talons in the flesh or a horny bird. No belly rubs. For now.
Owl sex is pretty violent, so there's not sure there's too much difference for ya...