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Individual Methods for Feeding
Methods - Practices
Separate 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.
Separate Feeds |
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| Method | Animals are fed in different parts of the enclosure, ideally when separated by a door. | |
| Species | Lion. | |
| Purpose | To prevent aggression at feeding times. If two or more large cats are fed together, it is common that they will fight over the same piece of meat. | |
| Pro | -- | |
| Con | Lions must be shut into the indoor dens to feed them separately. | |
| Improvements | -- | |
| Comments | -- | |
| Frequency of Use | All Main Feeds. | |
| Ratings | Usefulness | 10 |
| Convenience | 8 | |
| Value For Money | N/A | |
| Range of Users | 10 | |
| Contributed By | Carnivore Section | |