| The
Environmental Husbandry Manual Click here for CONTENTS Page No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the author - For contact details see about the author |
 |
Individual Methods for Feeding
Methods - Device
Hand Held Food Puzzle
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.
Hand Held Food Puzzle |
||
| Method | Empty clear-plastic juice bottle with holes drilled in sides. Seeds are placed inside, and fall out when the bottle is shaken. | |
| Species | All less destructive Monkeys (Not large Macaques). | |
| Purpose | Simple puzzle feeder which requires the monkey to work out how to get the seeds out of the see-through bottle. | |
| Pro | Cheap and quick to make, provides a lot of stimulation. | |
| Con | Large Macaque males become frustrated and chew through the plastic. The public may mistake the bottle for litter. | |
| Improvements | Make a similar device from wood or metal. | |
| Comments | -- | |
| Frequency of Use | Twice per Week. | |
| Ratings | Usefulness | 10 |
| Convenience | 9 | |
| Value For Money | 10 | |
| Range of Users | 9 | |
| Contributed By | Primate Section | |