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5 General Husbandry5.1 Hygiene and CleaningWhen doing any cleaning of enclosures keep an eye on the owls ensure your presence isnot causing any undue stress to them. Appropriate PPE should be worn when preparingand using chemicals for cleaning. When pouring bleach from containers wear gloves andeye protection do not breathe in harmful fumes. If bleach comes into contact with skin oreyes rinse immediately and thoroughly with clean water.DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLYRemove left over Remove feathers Replace feed stumps Complete clean outfood (am)Check enclosure fordamageand pelletsLight rake exhibitsubstrateRake out allsubstratescarify dirtreplace substrateChange water Bleach water bowl Check condition ofnest logs. if neededspray withinsecticide andreplace nest materialFeed (pm)Bleach feed stumpand upturnDailyIn the morning,and disinfectReplace substrateClean nest logs andreplace substrateReplace perchesReplant or add plantspp to exhibitShelves, nest boxes,and perches madefrom wood removedand replaced.• Feed left over from the night before should be removed from enclosure. Insummertime bacteria, flies and maggots flourish and multiply in leftovers. Leftover, torn up pieces of meat and dead animal is something your park visitors willprobably not enjoy seeing.• Hose off feeding stumps/bowls• Ensure owls have clean fresh water for drinking and bathing.Weekly• Lightly rake enclosure substrate, be sure to remove feathers, pellets and any leftover food. Remove pile from enclosure.• For bleaching water bowls and feed stumps Featherdale Wildlife Park usesEclipse Liquid Chlorine at a dilution of 1 part chlorine to 1 part water. MSDS forEclipse Liquid Chlorine is include in the appendix.• Bleach water bowl, pour small amount of diluted bleach into bowl use a longhandled scrubbing brush, scrub bowl be careful not to splash any bleach ontoyourself or around owl enclosure.• Bleach feed stump, pour small amount of diluted bleach onto stump scrub usinglong handle scrubbing brush.19