This week was one of the first times I worked with the Drumlin Farm camp kids. They are in assigned groups and come by to help clean cages and learn about the animals we have. I helped with the duck group that was sent out to put the ducks in their outdoor pens and clean the indoor pens. After ducks we went on to supervise mammal cage cleaning. This week was the first time I was able to go out into the three ARK cages to help the staff clean them. It was a lot like cleaning the cages on bird hill but more intense because the enclosures aren't as large.
After the campers left we had some extra time for bird handling. I was able to handle the American kestrel we have in one of the ARK cages. The kestrel was very loud but I had an enjoyable time.I'm getting better at bird handling and soon hope to do a visitor education with one.
On a side note, I caught Paddy the Peking duck attempting to rip female mallard's head-feathers out, so they got separated again. Paddy also has to continue wearing his ridiculous booties for the bumblefoot. I can't imagine he's too happy right now. But his bumblefoot is improving and soon will no longer need them!
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