Standards for Aquatic/Semi-Aquatic Bird Sanctuaries
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Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Standards For Aquatic/Semi-Aquatic Bird Sanctuaries Version: June 2013 ©2012 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries – Standards for Aquatic/Semi-Aquatic Bird Sanctuaries Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 1 GFAS PRINCIPLES .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 ANIMALS COVERED BY THESE STANDARDS .............................................................................................................. 1 AQUATIC/SEMI-AQUATIC BIRD STANDARDS ............................................................................................................ 3 AQUATIC/SEMI-AQUATIC BIRD HOUSING ............................................................................... 3 H-1. Types of Space and Size .....................................................................................................................................................................3 H-2. Containment ............................................................................................................................................................................................5 H-3. Ground and Plantings .........................................................................................................................................................................6 H-4. Gates and Doors .....................................................................................................................................................................................8 H-5. Shelter ........................................................................................................................................................................................................8 H-6. Enclosure Furniture.............................................................................................................................................................................9 H-7. Sanitation ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 H-8. Temperature, Humidity, Ventilation, Lighting .................................................................................................................... 11 PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................ 13 PF-1. Overall Safety of Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 PF-2. Water Drainage and Testing ....................................................................................................................................................... 13 PF-3. Life Support ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 PF-4. Hazardous Materials Handling .................................................................................................................................................. 14 PF-5. Security: Avian Enclosures .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 PF-6. Perimeter Boundary and Inspections, and Maintenance ............................................................................................. 15 PF-7. Security: General Safety Monitoring ....................................................................................................................................... 15 PF-8. Insect and Rodent Control ........................................................................................................................................................... 16 PF-9. Record Keeping ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16 PF-10. Animal Transport .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 18 N-1. Water ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 N-2. Diet ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 N-3. Food Presentation and Feeding Techniques ........................................................................................................................ 20 N-4. Food Storage ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 21 N-5. Food Handling ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 VETERINARY CARE ................................................................................................................ 22 V-1. General Medical Program and Staffing .................................................................................................................................... 22 V-2. On-Site and Off-Site Veterinary Facilities ............................................................................................................................... 22 V-3. Preventative Medicine Program ................................................................................................................................................. 23 V-4. Diagnostic Services, Surgical, Treatment and Necropsy Facilities ............................................................................. 24 V-5. Quarantine and Isolation of Aquatic/Semi-Aquatic Birds .............................................................................................. 25 V-6. Medical Records and Controlled Substances ........................................................................................................................ 26 V-7. Breeding/Contraception ................................................................................................................................................................. 27 V-8. Zoonotic Disease Program ............................................................................................................................................................. 27 i Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries – Standards for Aquatic/Semi-Aquatic Bird Sanctuaries WELL BEING AND HANDLING OF AQUATIC/SEMI-AQUATIC BIRDS ......................................... 28 W-1. Physical Well-Being ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28 W-2. Social Housing .................................................................................................................................................................................... 29 W-3. Introduction of Unfamiliar Individuals .................................................................................................................................. 30 W-4. Behavioral and Psychological Well-Being ............................................................................................................................ 30 W-5. Aquatic/Semi-Aquatic Bird-Caregiver Relationships ..................................................................................................... 31 W-6. Handling and Restraint .................................................................................................................................................................. 31 STAFFING .............................................................................................................................. 32 GENERAL STAFFING ...................................................................................................................................................... 32 S-1. General Staffing Considerations .................................................................................................................................................. 32 S-2. Security and Emergency Coverage ............................................................................................................................................. 33 S-3. Volunteer and Internship Programs .......................................................................................................................................... 33 S-4. Manuals ..................................................................................................................................................................................................