Investigation of different methods of food delivery as enrichment for singly housed male Gottingen Minipigs (2007)

Beale, C., King, L., Young, B.

Abstract

The minipigs spent a significant amount of time interacting with the Canac Ball (ball filled with food). Overall the results showed that the minipigs showed a continuous interest in the Canac Ball, proving that it is a successful enrichment device.Scattering food on the floor is a better feeding method than using bowls as the pigs perform their natural foraging behaviour and increase the length of feeding time.