Emerald Dove Husbandry Manual - Nswfmpa.org
Emerald Dove Husbandry Manual - Nswfmpa.org
Emerald Dove Husbandry Manual - Nswfmpa.org
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Jennifer Brown ● <strong>Emerald</strong> <strong>Dove</strong> Chalcophaps indica ● <strong>Husbandry</strong> manual<br />
5.1 Hygiene and Cleaning: ................................................................................................ 14<br />
5.2 Record Keeping: ........................................................................................................... 14<br />
5.3 Methods of Identification: ............................................................................................ 15<br />
5.4 Routine Data Collection: ............................................................................................. 16<br />
6. Diets ....................................................................................................................................... 17<br />
6.1 Wild Diet: ......................................................................................................................... 17<br />
6.2 Captive Diet: .................................................................................................................. 17<br />
6.3 Supplements: .................................................................................................................. 19<br />
6.4 Presentation of Food: ................................................................................................... 19<br />
7. Handling and Transport ...................................................................................................... 21<br />
7.1 Timing of Capture and Handling: ............................................................................... 21<br />
7.2 Catching Bags: .............................................................................................................. 21<br />
7.3 Capture and Restraint Techniques: ........................................................................... 22<br />
7.4 Weighing and Examination: ........................................................................................ 23<br />
7.5 Release: ........................................................................................................................... 24<br />
7.6 Transport Requirements: ............................................................................................... 25<br />
7.6.1 Box Design: .............................................................................................................. 25<br />
7.6.2 Furnishings: ............................................................................................................... 27<br />
7.6.3 Water and Food: .................................................................................................... 27<br />
7.6.4 Animals per Box: ..................................................................................................... 28<br />
7.6.5 Timing of Transportation: ....................................................................................... 28<br />
7.6.6 Release from the Box into the Wild: .................................................................... 28<br />
8. Health Requirements .......................................................................................................... 29<br />
8.1 Daily Health Checks: ..................................................................................................... 29<br />
8.2 Detailed Physical Examination: ................................................................................... 31<br />
8.2.1 Physical: .................................................................................................................... 31<br />
8.2.2Chemical: ................................................................................................................. 32<br />
8.3 Routine Treatments: ...................................................................................................... 33<br />
8.4 Known Health Problems: .............................................................................................. 33<br />
8.5 Quarantine Requirements: .......................................................................................... 37<br />
8.5.1 Coming from overseas: ......................................................................................... 37<br />
8.5.2 Moving within Australia: ......................................................................................... 37<br />
9. Behaviour .............................................................................................................................. 38<br />
9.1 Habits: .............................................................................................................................. 38<br />
9.1.1 Wild Habits: .............................................................................................................. 38<br />
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