My new eagle won't eat. Do wild birds of prey refuse dead food?

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Hi, I am from Bangladesh. I have bought this eagle today. I am not sure of his age and weight but he is at the size of an adult chicken. The problem is, I have given him one fourth of a pigeon and a piece of fish, he didnt touch anything. What should I do?

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

Eagles are raptors and therefore kill their food with their feet. A healthy eagle will typically not eat anything that is already dead, so it is unlikely that you are going to be able to keep this bird in captivity. Please release it so that it can live in the wild and kill its own food, as it is accustomed to doing.

My new eagle won't eat. Do wild birds of prey refuse dead food?

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