Project: Siamang Feeder

Materials

5 gallon or larger plastic bucket with handle and lid
large safety clip (carabiner?)
length of 1/2" rope

Instructions

Cut a (rectangular) hole in the side of the bucket. Place food items in the bottom. Snap on the lid. Attach the rope to the handle with the safety clip, and suspend in the enclosure.

Cautions

Evaluate the strength of your subject; ensure they will not be able to retrieve the device and chew it to pieces..

Species this can work for

monkeys
primates (originally designed for siamangs)

-- this information comes from The Chaffee Zoo.

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Last update 29-Aug-1998 by DBS.