(Nestor notabilis) Husbandry Manual - Kea Conservation Trust

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92 4.5.8 Transport Sighting of transport procedure documentation to include the following: • Appropriate transport containers available • Compliance with IATA container requirements where relevant • DOC transfer permit • Appropriate hygiene protocol during transfer 4.6 Feeding Evidence required y/n/na Comments Corrective action and Standards date completed 4.6.2 Toxic foods The following information to be sighted: • List of toxic species listed and signed off by staff. • List accessible to staff in appropriate area. 4.6.3 Diet The following information to be sighted: • Diet sheet/s available to staff. • Foods should include all food groups as per minimum standards. • All food groups are represented daily in decreasing amounts. • Browse provided daily. • Kea weights recorded to monitor food intake as per training standards. Kea Conservation Trust Final 25/11/2010
93 4.6.4 Presentation of food 4.6.5 Seasonal requirements 4.6.6 Food hygiene 4.7 Reproductive Standards 4.7.2 Forming new breeding pairs 4.7.3 Nesting/breeding requirements Records to be sighted showing the following: • A minimum of 2 feeds per day (not including browse) presented in at least 2 different ways. • Food enrichment and browse is provided during and at the end of the day. Written evidence of supplementation during colder months/reproductive season etc. • All foods are stored appropriately to ensure they remain fresh and free of pests. • All food preparation areas are kept clean and hygienic. Evidence required • Formation to be as per species coordinators recommendations. • Introduction of pairs to be monitored and documented by trained staff. The following is seen to occur for both breeding and non-breeding groups: • All enclosures are seen to y/n/na Comments Corrective action and date completed Kea Conservation Trust Final 25/11/2010
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