Title: (Optional) Explain the housing and equipment requirements of birds.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-18) > Section: Caring for and Managing Birds

Explanation should include the reasons for birds’ basic housing and equipment needs, including environmental enrichment/stimulation and exercise.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What type of cage location should be chosen for a social bird? A nervous bird?
- Why do some birds like the presence of a cage cover, while others are frightened by it?
- What is cagemate trauma?
- What type of exercise should pet birds receive?
- Why is environmental enrichment important to pet birds?