Primary enclosures.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

(a) (1) Primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that they: (i) Have no sharp points or edges that could injure the birds; (ii) Protect the birds from injury; (iii) Contain the birds securely; (iv) Restrict other animals from entering the enclosure; (v) Ensure that birds have the option to remain dry and clean; (vi) Provide shelter and protection for each bird from climatic and environmental conditions that may be detrimental to its health and well-being; (vii) Provide sufficient shade to comfortably shelter all birds housed in the primary enclosure at one time, including low ranking birds that are maintained in social groupings that form dominance hierarchies; (viii) Provide all the birds with easy and convenient access to clean food and potable water; (ix) Ensure that all surfaces in contact with the birds may be readily cleaned and/or sanitized in accordance with § 3.158 or be replaced when worn or soiled; and (x) Have floors that are constructed in a manner that protects the birds' feet and legs from injury. If flooring material is suspended, it must be sufficiently taut to prevent excessive sagging under the bird's weight. If substrate is used in the primary enclosure, the substrate must be clean and made of a suitably absorbent material that is safe and nontoxic to the birds. (2) Furniture-type objects, such as perches and other objects that enrich a bird's environment, must be species-appropriate and be designed, constructed, and maintained so as to pre

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 3.153