citation_inspection: 25365

- There was excessive fecal accumulation in the primary enclosure for the two racoons. The licensee stated that the enclosure is cleaned in the spring. - There was an excessive accumulation feces and food waste in the shelter of the primary enclosure for one cavy. - There was excessive fecal accumulation in the four primary enclosures housing the seven foxes. The licensee reports that when there is feces build up on the boards of the elevated runs/tunnels they flip the boards over to let the feces fall to the ground. There was feces trapped in the bottom of the raised run of the primary enclosure of the two grey foxes. -There were two birds’ nest in the top edge of the interior of the shelter of the five piglets. -There was bird feces, evidence of wild birds roosting, in the primary enclosure containing two sheep and a pig. -There was bird feces, evidence of wild birds roosting, in the primary enclosure of the Scottish highland calf and young Watusi cow. Insufficient cleaning can lead to disease hazards, insects, pest and odors. Allowing wild birds to nest in animal shelters can lead to disease transmission and accumulation of bird feces. Excreta must be removed from the primary enclosures to prevent disease transmission, odor and pests. A safe and effective method to control avian pests must be established and maintained. To be corrected by September 22, 2023