Waleed Hossni

Avian Care and Houbara Bustard Breeding Senior Technician with over 7 years of experience in field management and health care at the National Avian Research Center (NARC) in the UAE. Possess extensive expertise in captive breeding protocols for Houbara bustards during early and advanced stages, and preparing birds for release phase. Distinguished by communication skills and teamwork, with strict compliance with biosecurity standards and precise veterinary follow-up.

Houbara Breeding & Care Senior Technician - National Avian Research Center (NARC) – Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2008-01 - 2015-12)

Managed by the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) at Reneco Wildlife Consultants.

• Inspect and follow up on daily routine, checking temperature and humidity levels inside pens to ensure the ideal environment for birds.
• Oversee hygiene, disinfection, and floor bedding replacement, while ensuring pure water and feed are provided daily.
• Provide health care and veterinary support, closely monitoring bird behavior, recording cases of refusal to eat or drink, isolating sick birds, and administering prescribed treatments/medications in coordination with the veterinarian.
• Prepare for the season by applying the protocol to gradually decrease temperatures until reaching the required end limit to stimulate birds for mating (Mating License).
• Collect samples and eggs, performing semen collection from males with high precision, and gathering eggs from females to transfer them to incubators.
• Specialize in managing the second stage and receiving new groups (batches) transferred from the first stage.
• Prepare the environment, including adjusting pens, heaters, and indoor boxes designated to protect chicks in their early periods.
• Identify and track chicks by installing colored identification rings on their legs to ensure digital and manual tracking accuracy.
• Monitor growth and daily/weekly weights accurately in the morning, and monitor growth curves for chicks.
• Provide advanced nutrition by offering live food, and changing water and food daily until the 45th day.
• Manage bird release and rehabilitation during the critical age from 45 to 90 days to ensure full readiness for transport and release into wildlife reserves.
• Perform teamwork and public coordination, maintaining effective collaboration with colleagues, research teams, and administrative teams to ensure smooth and highly efficient operations.

Bachelor of Laws - Laws - Zagazig University