Holey Log
Type
Food-Based
Animals
Make big versions for large animals and smaller ones for small animals
Food Extraction
Problem Solving
Behaviors
Object Manipulation
Why We Like It
This is super simple, adaptable for almost all land animals, and a natural-looking enrichment item! Animals with good hand or tongue exterity will have a blast with this enrichment item. It can also be used in educational demonstrations to show guests how animals extract food.
Materials
Wood chunk (a piece of log is great)
Sander & sandpaper
Drill
Hole saw
How to Make It
Cut your log chunk into the desired size. Cut off the bark and sand until smooth
Drill holes into the chunk using a hole saw for larger holes or a drill if you're making smaller holes.
Fill the holes with food! You can plug the holes with leaves after you've put the food in to increase the challenge.
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