The organization of feeding animals in aviaries

The article discusses the modern general rules for feeding animals kept in enclosures (in zoos). The characteristics of plant and animal feeds used in zoos are given, the need for free access of animals to feeds and water is emphasized, the controversial use of enzyme additives and antibiotics for feeding animals is indicated. The various methods for storing feed are listed. It is indicated that aviary complexes in various natural and economic regions have different species composition of fodder products, significantly different from each other; therefore, it is difficult for all of them to unify animal feeding diets. A common feature for households is that they make extensive use of local feed, because costs can be reduced only with the help of such fee. In this case, the nutritional value of feed is usually determined by the calories based on the fact that thermal energy in the animal’s body is released during the oxidation of the nutrients coming from the feed. Each group of animals has its own norms and rules of feeding and watering, the examples of dietary standards for some groups of animals are given, the importance of the method of feeding the animal is noted.