Why timed feeders are a valuable tool Time delay feeders are a fantastic tool for animal care staff to use as many animals in an institution have the tendency to adapt their routines and schedules around their caretakers. Timed feeders allow animal care staff to essentially provide enrichment and foraging opportunities when they are not […]
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Continuing on with my PVC enrichment projects, here is an extremely easy to build Hanging PVC Tube Feeder. This is potentially the easiest item to build I have ever posted and really only requires less then 20 minutes to assemble from start to finish so this is a great project if your looking for a
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A simple scratching post made out of hemp rope, great for shedding season! This is a really simple project that doesn’t require a lot of building or tools, it just requires some patience and lots of hemp rope! This scratching post looks great and is made from natural materials so if you give it to
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Description Here we have a really fun project that I’ve just completed, a hanging enrichment mobile! This relatively simple enrichment device will be great for not only felines and agile carnivores but I can also see this being a hit with our antlered animals as well! This enrichment mobile is simply build out of 4″x4″
Description This is a fun and simple toy that can be used to enrich a variety of animals. The durability of the fire hose and the rigidness of the plywood means is can be used as a swing for a primate but also as a chew toy for a large carnivore. All you really need
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Description We are back with another very simple hanging spool swing design that requires very little work and will result in a very functional and reliable piece of exhibit furniture. This item can be used for various felines, primates and even small mammals that are agile and have good balance. This wooden spool swing will
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Description This is not only a great piece of enrichment of enrichment for agile felines and primates but can also be a very prominent and permanent feature to any exhibit. This hanging pallet platform allows keepers to take full advantage of high spaces within an exhibit without taking away space on the ground. This platform
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Description This is another post that can be used to add to your Zip Line enrichment. This easy piece of enrichment requires almost no modification to a standard spool and can be very versatile when hung from a zip line. Building Instructions/ Materials Large wooden spool with a wooden core Hemp rope or steel cable
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Description This article will be going over how to make very simple enrichment zip-line that consists of a strong steel cable. This is an extremely versatile piece of enrichment to have in every exhibit. I’ve found it particularly useful for agile carnivores as its a great way to exploit natural athletic behaviours to obtain
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