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Foster care of animals

LC control no.sh2001006429
Topical headingFoster care of animals
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Variant(s)Animals--Foster care
Hand rearing of animals
See alsoAnimal culture
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Found inWork cat.: Walking with giants [VR] : the grizzlies of Siberia, c1999: container ([naturalists] become foster parents to three bear cubs who have been orphaned)
The Falconer's web, March 22, 2001 (Modern Captive Breeding by Peter Gill: HAND REARING Neo-natal raptor chicks are semiartirical and thus require an outside source to provide warmth and nutrition (usually its parents). To successfully hand-rear chicks from hatching the three main areas that need to be addressed are: temperature control, nutrition and hygiene.)
Manepoints web site, March 22, 2001 (Care for the orphan foal by Nancy A. Aronoff, D.V.M. A foal may become orphaned for various reasons ... A newborn or one under three months will need to have foster care, whether through hand-rearing or through use of a nurse mare.)
Not found inWeb. 3; Britannica