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foraging

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1. For some species, the opportunity for foraging should be given.
2. They are omnivorous and a large part of their active time is spent foraging for food.
3. Hinderplaat is an important resting and foraging area for the eider duck.
4. Foraging devices and structures should be designed and situated to minimise contamination.
5. As ruminants, cattle spend much of the day foraging, followed by long rest periods.
6. A solid base with a substrate encourages foraging activity and play.
7. Wood chips as a substrate will encourage foraging of spilled food at the floor area.
8. Foraging and feeding occupy up to 50 % of the time available.
9. Sand, wood shaving or straw substrate for foraging and a place to which the birds can withdraw should be provided, with additional dust baths of sand or sawdust if the foraging substrate is not suitable for dust bathing.
10. Part of the diet or additional treats should be scattered on the enclosure floor to encourage foraging wherever appropriate.
11. As zebra finches feed extensively on the ground, birds should be housed on solid floors to facilitate natural foraging behaviour.
12. Devices to encourage foraging (ranging from food scattered in the substrate to puzzle-feeders) have proved effective.
13. Bollen van het Nieuwe Zand forms one of the most important central resting and foraging areas for the common scoter.
14. A solid floor, which can be enriched by providing a non-toxic substrate, will allow for the concealment of scattered food items and encourage foraging.
15. Birds should be encouraged to use all three dimensions of their housing for foraging, exercise and social interactions including play wherever possible.