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The cages are sold with the birds and small animals.

Carefully read the APHIS/USDA Cage Regulations in the PDF Download at the top of the page.   We have no choice but to follow those regulations. Your consignments will be checked in at the fall auction 1. if the cages meet the APHIS/USDA Guidelines, 2. if you have blood-testing papers for all birds except waterfowl, pigeons, doves, aviary birds, 3. if you have an import permit (out of state sellers only), and 4. if waterfowl transfer papers are presented for permitted waterfowl consignments. 

A USDA inspector checks all auction records. As of the January 29, he has not inspected the fall auction records. Hopefully, when he inspects records after the spring auction, I’ll learn more about licensing under the new AWA regulations.

This is the paperwork required for the auction. Chickens, guineas, turkeys, peafowl, pheasants, & quail must be pullurom–typhoid tested and you must present legible VS Form 9-2 signed by a certified tester before the birds are unloaded. In addition to PT test papers, out of state sellers need an import permit in order to sell birds and animals. Papers must be turned in to the check-in table. Go to the Kansas Animal Health web site to find forms or you can call 785-564-6602. Permits are good for a year.  

As a club that has always strived to follow regulations that ensure the welfare of the animals and birds that are accepted as consignments are our auction, we will do our best to ensure that cages meet the USDA primary enclosures to transport regulations. The requirements for auction record keeping were printed in the Nov-Dec, 23 NL. For the most part, the club has been following those regulations. We will now have to record the species and breed of the animal, the sex of the animal or if the animals is a bird, only if the sex is not readily determinable; the date of birth or hatch date; or if unknown, the approximate age or developmental stage; and the color and any distinctive markings. For a trio of cochins, the consignment line might read: ‘23 hatch black cochins - 1m, 2h. If you put informational or business cards on your cage, you could add that information to the card. 

In addition, consignors should label the cage to indicate the species & number of birds/animals in it.  Permit numbers (state and/or waterfowl) as well as the consignor’s state NPIP # should be written on the cage.

It is the responsibility of the consignor to feed and water his stock daily.       

The appearance of your cage tells potential buyers that you properly care for your birds.

The cages are sold with the birds and small animals.

Rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, and other war-room critters.

• Must be sold in a solid-bottom cage with bedding.  
• Cages must also have a handle so that the cage can be moved without one having to put his fingers inside the cage to move it.   
• Do not put rabbits and other gnawing animals in plastic tubs; or they will chew their way to freedom!!    
• It is the responsibility of the consignor to feed and water his stock daily.        

Nocturnal animals and marsupials, such as hedgehogs and sugar gliders, must be provided with a hiding place.   

Small reptiles may not be sold in plastic deli cups/buckets.   

Incompatible animals will  not be held in the same enclosure or  placed near other animals that may become stressed due to their presence.  Such animals must be held in a manner that ensures the safety of other animals and the public.   

Day-old chicks, turkey poults, goslings, & ducklings

•  Can be consigned in hatchery-type boxes provided they are not crowded.   
• Cut out part of the top lid & cover it with screen or very fine wire so the birds can be viewed without one’s having to remove the lid.  
• No flimsy cardboard boxes will be accepted.   
• Shavings, bedding, or easy liner must be placed in the bottom of the box.    
•  Label the box with the number of chicks & the variety.    

Things to remember about caging, aviary birds, and warm-room critters such as hedge hogs:   

• Small reptiles, bugs, etc.  may not be sold in plastic deli cups/buckets.      
• Nocturnal animals and marsupials, such as hedgehogs and sugar gliders, must be provided with a hiding place.     
• Kansas Animal Health requires that each cage/aviary bird old enough to perch must have its own perch in the cage i. e. 2 birds 2 perches. There must also be feed and water in the cage.