Postby minervasden » Sun Nov 01, 2015 6:25 pm
Short list to help spark ideas:
Bowling pins, antlers, snake sheds (can be autoclaved), clean plastic jugs and bottles from nontoxic products and food. Whole produce items such as large zucchinis and cantaloupes, paper-mache creations, balls in a variety of materials and sizes including ones large/heavy enough that they must be pushed with the body, traffic cones. Any suitable dog toy.
Whole wing from a chicken, pheasant, etc. Frozen rabbit pelt. Stuff a mostly intact eggshell with canned dog food or other filling.
Make a self grooming station using a push broom, scrub or horse brush(es)
Foraging/treat toys-infinite variations.
Scents-Too many to list, different perfumes, hunting lures, herbs and spices, condiments (mustard, etc.), arthritis/menthol rubs placed so no direct contact. Be sure anything that can be directly contacted is safe.
Place a pile of leaves, or a 'wild' log in the enclosure. Dig up a patch of sod. If you or someone you know has healthy barn bunnies and use straw bedding, get some of the used straw for a pile.
It should be common sense but I'll add a disclaimer. Know your pet and it's a good idea to supervise the first time you offer an item. Some items can be left in pen and others require supervision. What's safe for one fox/animal isn't always safe for another individual.
I stay in the dark because too much light will blind you