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Individual Methods for Feeding
Methods - Device
Drop Maze Feeder
The feeding methods outlined in this section require prior preparation in terms of making devices for use by the animals, including items that must be opened or manipulated to obtain food, frames to hold food items, and containers that randomly release food such as insects.
Drop Maze Feeder |
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| Method | Deeper, vertical version of maze feeder, with mesh cover to stop food falling into enclosure from any of the upper shelves. Food is moved with tools (sticks) or a finger. Feeder is located in the access corridor. | |
| Species | Chimpanzee. | |
| Purpose | Puzzle feeder. | |
| Pro | -- | |
| Con | Fruit placed in the feeder is often simply squashed through the mesh cover. | |
| Improvements | -- | |
| Comments | -- | |
| Frequency of Use | 3 Times per Week. | |
| Ratings | Usefulness | 10 |
| Convenience | 10 | |
| Value For Money | 10 | |
| Range of Users | 10 | |
| Contributed By | Primate Section | |