Saturday, April 11, 2015

Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Birds




Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Birds


The Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Birds is a five-day course designed to equip you with the necessary skills to successfully manage and breed birds in captivity. 


Who is it for?

The course is targeted at curators, keepers and veterinarians from zoos and other institutions (e.g. universities) and private keepers involved in the captive management of birds.


What is the course content?

The course will cover the following topics:
  • Planning your captive bird collection
  • Bird behaviour and ecology
  • Enclosure design and management
  • Hand rearing and incubation techniques
  • Record keeping and population management
  • Feeding and nutrition
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