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Individual Methods for
Enclosure Design
Astro-turf Pool Liner
The methods outlined in this section relate to features of enclosure construction and layout which may be used to enhance the living conditions of animals, including the use of shelter areas, vegetation, viewing platforms and climbing structures.
Astro-turf Pool Liner |
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| Method | Sides and base of concrete pools lined with astro-turf to reduce slipperiness and provide animals entering the pool with a better underfoot substrate. | |
| Species | Flamingo. | |
| Purpose | To prevent birds slipping on the sides of the pool, as these become lined with algae during the summer. | |
| Pro | Provides the birds with a dependable surface, which does not rot when exposed to water. | |
| Con | -- | |
| Improvements | -- | |
| Comments | When the pool is filled, the astro-turf gives it a more natural appearance than bare concrete. | |
| Frequency of Use | Constant. | |
| Ratings | Usefulness | 10 |
| Convenience | 8 | |
| Value For Money | 8 | |
| Range of Users | 10 | |
| Contributed By | Bird Section | |