Avian

Question 1

How do we house birds?

Answer 1

Cages, aviary, weathering yard, free loft, mews

Question 2

What are anklets for birds?

Answer 2

Leather bracelets that loop around birds able to secure bird to a post

Question 3

What is a jesse?

Answer 3

Held by handlers to restrain birds for short periods of time

Question 4

Is bird tethering ethical?

Answer 4

Birds can’t exhibit natural behaviours so no
No way to go out of sight
Can injure themselves on the tether

Question 5

Why should birds be tethered?

Answer 5

Can aid humans
Better control
Display
Transport
Education

Question 6

Secretary of states modern zoo practice

Answer 6

Birds that are tethered to be flown 4-5 times a week
No bird to be tethered permanently
Sufficient space for not working birds
Owls + vultures should not be tethered

Question 7

What’s happening to tethering birds in 2022

Answer 7

Tethering of birds should be phased out by 31st of December 2027

Question 8

What is pinioning

Answer 8

Permanent removal of part of the wing
Happens when birds are 3-4 days old when lower wing is cartilage
Can only be done by vets from 2013