Accomodation Flashcards
Types of accommodation
Privately owned
Boarding/livery
Quarantine
Racing/competition
Training
Rescue
Vet practice
Layout and design considerations
Predator/prey
Solitary/communal
Size
Flooring/drainage
Ventilation
Location/access to facilities
Environmental requirements
Dog kennels boarding
Height of kennel = 1.8m (6ft)
Exercise area = 2.6m sq (28sq ft)
Sleeping area = 1.2m sq (12.8sq ft)
Combined floor space = 4.5m sq (48sq ft)
Cat kennels for 1 cat
Height = 1.85
Exercise area = 1.7m sq
Sleeping area = 0.85m sq
Cat kennels for 2 cats
Height = 1.85m
Exercise area = 2.23m sq
Sleeping area = 1.5m sq
Cat kennel upto 4 cats ( max number)
Height = 1.85
Exercise area = 2.8m sq
Sleeping area = 1.85m sq
Size of stable for horse up to 14.2
Width 10ft
Depth 10ft
Size of stables for horse 14.2 to 16.2
Width 12ft
Depth 12ft
Size if stable for horse over 16.2
Width 12ft
Depth 14ft
Size of stable needed when foaling
Width 14ft
Depth 14ft
Head room for horse stable
At least 60-90 cm above horse ears due to rearing or throw head
Considerations of housing/practices
Security
Accessibility
Electricity and water
Draining and flooring
Environmental considerations with housing/practice
Heating/lightening
Bedding
Enrichment
Lighting
Noise
Max temp for small animal
26 degrees
Lowest temp for a dog
7 degrees
