Raisin Board
Type
Food-Based
Animals
Great for animals capable of using tools
Tool Use
Food Extraction
Behaviors
Problem Solving
Why We Like It
This enrichment is great for keeping animals busy because it is so time-consuming. It encourages creative problem solving and tool use to dislodge the raisins from the holes.
Materials
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Thick piece of plastic, you can use a thick cutting board (watch for sharp edges)
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Drill
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1/8" and 1/4" drill bits
How to Make It
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Clean and sand the board to remove sharp edges
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Drill lots of different-sized holes all over the board
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Fill each hole with a raisin; ensure that the raisin is flush with the board for maximum challenge
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Give your animal a stick to go along with the board to extract the raisins
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