Handling And Transportation Flashcards
What are some different ways to restraint an animal?
-poultry hold
-hanging hold or leg hold
-under arm hold
-pigeon hold
-parrot hold
-ringer’s grip
Photographic hold
-neck restrain
-falcon restraint
-double wing hold
What is the falcon restraint ?
This technique restrains the wings, tails and securing the feet. This can be done by using leather anklets
What are some handling risks?
-bitten
-whacked with wings
-clawed
What re some factors that effect a birds travel?
-species
-size of the bird
-length
-type of journey
What is one of requirements for a pet shop ?
To prepare bird for transport at any time.
How do pet shops get bird prepare for transported for a longer term?
-small cages force habitation
-occasional handling (health checking)
-exposes birds to handling habits
How do pet shops get bird prepare for transported for a shorter term?
Dark, small boxes cam and contained
What can you not have in a cage when transporting?
Toys of dangling or moving when transporting
What should you do differently for larger birds?
-they need a larger box
-a place to perch
-can cover to make it more dark
What is acceptable for box for a poultry and waterfowl for short distance?
Simple box
Dark area
Good substance
What do commercial transportation require?
Require specialist equipment and clear route plans
What is a concern when transporting exotic poultry?
Exotic of game bird and waterfowl have a predatory defence where they jump directly up to fly (day and night). This can be lethal.
Are many of the principles the same for exotic birds to commercial poultry?
Yes
What is preparation when a bird transporting?
Training a bird to go into the carry case, which helps to reduce the stress for the bird.
When is it best to catch a bird?
Dusk and dark
What can be added to a car for birds and negatives?
A bow perch flexed to the vehicle. It is more risky for the bird, driver and other car users.
What should you do for long legged birds when transporting ?
They should be severely restrict movement, with is because many of the birds(cranes and flamingos) will try standing which well cause them serious injuries.
After the first mile should get out and check they are still ok.
When the journey is done, make sure the bird is moving normal when released.
What should
What is a key legislation about transportation?
Animal transport order 2005
What measures should be put in to place follow the law?
- plan journey and duration
-animal is fit to travel and checking
-having correct loading and unloading facilities avoid injury
-handling is done correctly ( not causing any side effects)
-correct floor space and height allowance
-water, feed and rest
What is illegal about transporting animals?
If the animal is considered unfit to travel.
What can cause an animal to be unfit to travel?
-very young
-pregnant
-sick /injured
What are some welfare rules of transporting poultry?
-assessing fitness before crating and loading
-food and water
-space allowances
-welfare responsibility while loading
What need to be checked when transporting?
-density
-ventilation
-accessibility
What is the journey time for adult birds?
12 hours
What is the journey time for chicks ?
24 hours
What is the journey time for a hatching chick ?
72 hours
What should be checked before journey ?
- vehicle is road worthy
-prepare the day before - vehicle is fuelled, food and water
- better done during good day light
