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| Ignacio | Jun 12 2014, 09:34 PM Post #2431 |
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Yep that is what i did for my black rhino exhibit. Visitors can watch the rinos from elevated platforms and everything is fenced with rocks. |
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| Deleted User | Jun 13 2014, 03:43 AM Post #2432 |
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So I'm starting to plan out how I want MFAS' pond/waterfowl area to look, and I've run into something of a problem... I don't want to make the entire exhibit a covered aviary, but I also don't want to imply that the facility is pinioning the birds' wings (cutting at the flight joint, which is what many zoos do to waterfowl, cranes, flamingos, etc., to keep them from flying away). Would simply clipping the flight feathers keep the birds from flying away without permanently damaging/maiming them? In other words, would clipping feathers on a routine basis prevent the birds from escaping but maintain their ability to eventually grow the feathers back so that they could fly? Basically, I don't want to "maim" the birds within the storyline of the park, but I also want The Pond to be a (mainly) outdoor, uncovered area. Help! |
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| Orca Freak | Jun 13 2014, 03:58 AM Post #2433 |
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Yep, that's what Zoo Antwerp does to it's flamingo's. Their feathers are cut once a year. They never escaped as far as I know
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| Furka | Jun 13 2014, 04:21 AM Post #2434 |
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Some birds can be quite territorial, so I don't think they'd even require that. Mallards can stay in a place all the time if they finmd themselves at home. |
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| Deleted User | Jun 13 2014, 05:27 AM Post #2435 |
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Well the native species won't be clipped at all. They can come and go as they please (so Mallards and Canada Geese). The rest will probably be clipped. Thanks for the help/info, guys!
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| Animalraja | Jun 14 2014, 10:48 AM Post #2436 |
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Is this okay for a moose exhibit?
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| Ignacio | Jun 14 2014, 10:52 AM Post #2437 |
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Yes i think is perfect, although it looks more like a natura landscape than a exhibit
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| Animalraja | Jun 14 2014, 10:54 AM Post #2438 |
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Should I chance the fence? And should I add an indoor area?
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| Ignacio | Jun 14 2014, 10:56 AM Post #2439 |
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Indoor areas like stables are always a nice addition but i have no idea how moose are kept in zoos indoor ![]() I can't see the fence so i can't say anything about that
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| Animalraja | Jun 14 2014, 10:58 AM Post #2440 |
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It's Z-D's porpoise bay fence. |
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| Ignacio | Jun 14 2014, 11:00 AM Post #2441 |
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If it is the tall one i think is ok
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| Animalraja | Jun 14 2014, 11:01 AM Post #2442 |
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Also what specie goes with barnacle goose? ( Has to be a bird ) Edit: A remake of the moose exhibit
Edited by Animalraja, Jun 14 2014, 11:57 AM.
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| Kaleb | Jun 14 2014, 01:40 PM Post #2443 |
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Zebrasorus is teh best evur11
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Maybe adding a couple more trees like the ones from American adventures would help the most exhibit. |
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| Hippopotamus. | Jun 14 2014, 04:46 PM Post #2444 |
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Yep, I think if you're going for realism, using the trees from American Adventures and Aves will help you a lot Also, I think the JH's flowers would be a nice touch as well (I think there's some in AA as well though)
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| Stephen | Jun 14 2014, 04:48 PM Post #2445 |
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We do this to our own ducks and chickens, so yes, it works
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