Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.10.260 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF CAPTIVE WILDLIFE

01. Humane Treatment. All captive wildlife must be handled in a humane manner and in a manner to prevent parasites, sickness, or disease, including but not limited to the following actions:

a. Any captive wildlife afflicted with parasites or disease is immediately given attention by a licensed veterinarian or destroyed in a humane manner.

b. Any captive wildlife is fed on a regular schedule. Food is adequate and varied and so far as possible, consistent with food ordinarily eaten by such animals. Food is of good quality and stores of same are kept in suitable containers with tight fitting covers so as to render it inaccessible to rats, flies, or other vermin.

c. Fresh or running water for drinking purposes is available in cages or enclosures at all times, and is kept clean and in a sanitary condition.

d. Enclosures will be kept in a clean and sanitary condition consistent with good animal husbandry.

e. Any animals with a propensity to fight or which are otherwise incompatible are kept segregated.

f. Suitable shelter or shields will be provided for all captive animals for protection from the elements, shelter and privacy.

g. Cages or enclosures will attempt to mimic the natural climate and habitat of the species being held, as nearly as possible.

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.10.260

Effective April 6, 2023