---
kind: "section"
citation: "9 C.F.R. § 3.167"
title: "9"
number: "3.167"
heading: "Handling."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/9/3.167"
---

# §3.167. Handling.

- (a) Any person subject to the Animal Welfare regulations (this part and parts [1](/cfr/9/part1.md) and [2](/cfr/9/part2.md) of this subchapter) who moves (including loading and unloading) live birds within, to, or from the animal holding area of a terminal facility or a primary conveyance must do so as quickly and efficiently as possible and must provide the following during movement of the live birds:
  - (1) **Shelter from sunlight and extreme heat.** Sufficient shade shall be provided to protect the live birds from the direct rays of the sun.
  - (2) **Shelter from rain and snow.** Sufficient protection shall be provided to allow the live birds the option to remain dry during rain, snow, and other precipitation.
  - (3) **Climatic and environmental conditions.** Climatic and environmental conditions during movement shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of [§ 3.168](/cfr/9/3.168.md).
- (b) Any person handling a primary enclosure containing a live bird must use care and must avoid causing physical harm or distress to the bird.
- (c) A primary enclosure containing a live bird must not be tossed, dropped, or tilted, and must not be stacked in a manner which may reasonably be expected to result in its falling.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 88 FR 10714, Feb. 21, 2023, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2131-2159; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.7.

### Source

Source: 32 FR 3273, Feb. 24, 1967, unless otherwise noted.