Keefer is now out of quarantine! He’s gaining weight well on formula.
Keefer Rock
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2326
Admitted on: 2023/07/21
Collection Site: Ioco Boat Club
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 6.3 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 65 days (2 months, 4 days)
Current Habitat: Urchin Pool
Patients that have already demonstrated that they can eat fish on their own are placed in a pool where they can learn how to compete with other animals. This is one of the smaller pools with a haul-out platform in the centre. It can only fit a few animals and is a good starting point for patients that have never been housed with another seal.
Also in Urchin Pool with Keefer Rock:Smart Cookie
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance
Patient Progress
"Training" Pool Keefer Rock has demonstrated that he is confident eating fish on his own. He has been moved to a small pool that fits up to 3 animals where he can learn how to compete for fish with other harbour seals. He will move to a larger pool once he is confident enough.
Patient Updates
Keefer has completed the weaning process and is now in fish school! Now he’s learning how to eat fish independently.
Keefer is making progress in fish school! He’s gaining more confidence eating on his own.