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Individual Methods for Feeding
Methods - Practices
Branch Feeds
The practices outlined in this section relate to methods of food presentation that do not require the use of special materials or devices. Scatter feeds, use of specific locations, and methods of ensuring that specific animals receive required medications and dietary supplements are dealt with.
Branch Feeds |
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| Method | Carcass or other food is placed upon a high branch in the enclosure so that the animal must search for it, and exercise to obtain the food. | |
| Species | African Leopard, other Cats. | |
| Purpose | Provide exercise and promote foraging activity. | |
| Pro | Quick to set up. | |
| Con | Some animals, particularly those used to being fed ‘from a bowl’ become confused and distressed if unable to locate their food immediately. | |
| Improvements | -- | |
| Comments | -- | |
| Frequency of Use | Once per Fortnight. | |
| Ratings | Usefulness | 10 |
| Convenience | 8 | |
| Value For Money | 10 | |
| Range of Users | 10 | |
| Contributed By | Carnivore | |