citation_inspection: 25367

-There was no written environmental enrichment plan for the birds. -The was no enrichment devices present within the enclosures for the umbrella cockatoo or the blue and gold macaw. The umbrella cockatoo has patchy breast feathers. The licensee reports that the patchy feathers are an improvement from his previous feather loss. There was also no enrichment devices in the enclosure for the Amazonian parrot or the red-bellied macaw. Insufficient enrichment for birds can cause psychological distress to birds and can lead to aggression or self-injurious behavior. A written enrichment plan must be established, approved by the attending veterinarian and available to USDA inspectors. To be corrected by September 22, 2023