Can you entrust the care and feeding of your passage red-tail to a friend or neighbor before going on vacation?

Entrusting the care and feeding of a passage red-tail to a friend or neighbor can be appropriate under certain conditions. The correct answer emphasizes that it is permissible to do so if prepackaged meals are provided and specific permission is given. This approach ensures that the bird is fed appropriately without risking incorrect dietary practices, which could harm its health. Moreover, obtaining permission indicates that the caretaker is aware of the responsibility and is committed to providing the necessary care.

It is important to recognize that while other options suggest various conditions for providing care, they either impose unnecessary restrictions or misunderstand legal obligations. For example, full training may not be realistic for a friend or neighbor who may not be as knowledgeable about falconry but could follow instructions for feeding. The assertion that it is illegal to assign care is not accurate, as long as proper instructions and provisions are made. Lastly, the requirement that the caretaker must own a bird is not relevant, as many people can successfully care for a red-tail by following guidelines without needing to own birds themselves.