Grooming Boards
A grass door mat is securely attached to a plastic board (cutting board) and hung outside of the ape enclosure. Peanut butter, sunflower seeds, and other treats are spread and pressed into the mat. Apes must then groom through the grassy mat to obtain the treats.
Supplies (makes 4-6 boards)-
- 4-6
cheap plastic cutting boards (~ 8 x 10 size)
- 1
grassy welcome door mat (unused)
- 4-6
carabineers or quick links
- 10-12
feet of 1 metal stripping- Ό or less thickness
- 48-72
- ½ 1
length screws (should not go completely through cutting board
when finished)
- Scissors
& Drill
Instructions:
Cut grass mat into
4-6 square pieces. Size
should fit within cutting board.
Remove 1 of grass around the edge of each piece, so
metal stripping will lay flat.
Cut metal stripping to fit on edge of grass mat around all
four sides. Secure
metal stripping to grass mat and cutting board by drilling 3
screws around each side. Attach
one carabineer to the cutting board handle or by drilling a hole
on top.
To
Use:
Spread treats into
mat. Secure board to
outside of enclosure using carabineer.
Apes may also use browse to obtain treats.