Skewered Fruit Mobile
Type
Food-Based
Animals
Most land animals who can eat skewer-able foods.
Object Manipulation
Problem Solving
Behaviors
Oral Manipulation
Why We Like It
This is a great naturalistic enrichment item that can be adapted for use with many species and types of food. It encourages problem solving for an added challenge while eating!
Materials
Sticks
Zip ties or twine
Method of hanging
Food for skewering
How to Make It
Create a mobile of sorts with the sticks. Attach them together using zip ties or twine, ensuring that they're secure. Use bigger sticks for larger, stronger animals.
Skewer various foods onto the mobile
Securely hang in enclosure.
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