Approved Enrichment Devices Rabbit

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1 Basic Foraging or Hay ball HB otto, bioserv. Use appropriate size. Single chain- 3 links or covered. Do not use with breeding rabbits. Large hay balls should not be left on the cage floor for swine/sheep, holes present a tripping hazard Best balls BB bio-serv Use size appropriate for cage/animal. Sand or water can be added to blue one Brush Br amazon Sanitize/Clean after every use Supervised only, not to be left in cage. Large scrub brush style for pigs Cardboard C recycled Items are unable to be Once placed in cage item may be transferred into clean caging. Dispose of when soiled Used as shelter or as destructible foraging Autoclave except for NHP, Cat, Swine cardboard tube CT, Items are unable to be Once placed in cage item may be transferred into clean caging. Dispose of when soiled or at cage change Tubes are made from cardboard and come in a variety of sizes. Tubes may be used as chewing devices, shelter or to build nests. Autoclave except for NHP, Cat, Swine. Small tubes (paper towel/toilet paper) must be cut lengthwise for rats. chew stick CS Items are unable to be Certified wood sticks of various sizes used by animals, Once placed in cage, wood enrichment may be transferred into clean caging. Dispose of when soiled, splintered or brittle to chew, gnaw, manipulate, or perch Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Page 1 of 6

2 Dumbbells DBB Bio-serv Envirodry/crink E le paper/enviropa k Shepard Specialties Dispose and replace when soiled Shredded paper used for nesting Transfer some used nesting material into clean cage at cage change Flexi-keys FK Bio-serv,. If hanging single chain- 3 links or covered. Foraging tub FT amazon/ Replace and dispose of Box or tray filled with water or another approved water daily Clean foraging substrate Do not leave in cage overnight every 2 weeks or when as needed if attached to cage Separate tubs clean as soon as removed from animal Grenades G Bio-serv. Jingle bell balls JBB amazon Discard if rusted. Only use with acetated rats Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Page 2 of 6

3 Klinker ball KB Bio-serv, ASAP. Do not use in breeding rabbit cages Kong, classic K, Available with and without chain- single chain 3 links or covered. Obtain appropriate size. Red/Blue/Black denote different levels of durability mirror cylinder MC. Nylabone NB bio-serv/ otto/amaz on Use size/shape appropriate for species. Use caution with any shape with a loop or hole. Only for acetated mice puppy chew rings PCR,. If hanging single chain- 3 links or covered. PVC tube PVCT, Use appropriate size. Cannot be auotoclaved. If applicable, watch for sharp edges due to gnawing Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Page 3 of 6

4 Race Car RRC ASAP/mad e in house Radio R Keep in an area where the item will not be soiled or wet. Radio/CD player On for no more than 8 hours, low volume Instrumental music only for rabbits Rattle RT Bio-serv,, made in house If hanging single chain- 3 links or covered. Can be placed loose inside cage w/o chain Red Hut RH bio serv. Use appropriate size for species Roller with bell RB Otto, discard if rusted Discard if rusted Shower Curtain Rings SCR, clean as needed. 3 rings may be clipped together either hanging or loose in cage Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Page 4 of 6

5 Socialization Varie s by type of socia lizati on NA NA Positive human interaction, socialization with conspecifics outside cage social group as prescribed by Social Housing Coordinator Sound Machine SM Amazon Keep in an area where the item will not be soiled or wet Nature sounds or white noise played Must be on a timer, no more than 8 hours Stainless steel mirror ball SSB bio-serv/2 sizes ASAP super saucer SUS, Available with or without chain- Single chain- 3 links or covered. Texas T-Bone TT2 bio-serv Treats See indiv idual logs, If not consumed within 24hrs remove and discard Treats may be used for positive reinforcement training, to increase the novelty of an enrichment item, to increase foraging opportunities. Treats may be frozen. Lab approval required Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Page 5 of 6

6 Whisk (Kitchen) KW amazon. Single chain- 3 links or covered. Remove if rusted Wicker Balls WiB Items are unable to be Once placed in cage, wood enrichment may be transferred into clean caging. Dispose of when soiled, splintered or brittle Wire feeders WF Inside bio-serv HIGH VALUE USE ONLY Single chain- 3 links or covered. Large for NHP small for rabbits Wood Blocks WB Bio-serv Items are unable to be Once placed in cage, wood enrichment may be transferred into clean caging. Dispose of when soiled, splintered or brittle Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Page 6 of 6