I often use things I’ve seen the chimps do as inspiration to help me come up with enrichment themes. Annie seems to really like beaded necklaces. I often see her playing with them– swishing them around in her hands, using them to play tug of war with her friends, or shoving a bunch in her mouth, filling up with water, and sucking all the water out:
So, today I decided to make it easier for her, and everyone. I took containers, filled them with beaded necklaces and then filled them with water. The chimps must have been inspired because almost everyone spent some time playing with the necklaces. It seems it’s no longer just Annie that thinks water-filled beaded necklaces are fun.
Missy:
Jamie:
Foxie:
Sheer sweetness!!
Stef and Rhiannon
You guys are so creative in thinking up enrichment for our friends….making life more interesting for them.
Well, you just can’t separate a girl and her beads! You go, Annie!!
What a great idea, Jackie. Thank you for sharing the fun.
I see a bead forage coming on
Thank YOU ,Jackie, for sharing as wonderfully as you do. I always look for your posts.!
So, Annie likes beads, good..
I found some for longer ones, so I purchased a few, for all to enjoy. If I’m not mistaken, Mr.Burrito also likes beads,,right?
Annie is such a character , its wonderful to see her enjoying her life,
Thanks, Rita!
Burrito does like to play with beaded necklaces. The last few days he’s been playing with a strand of pink pearl-like beads. 🙂
what are the bead requirements/restrictions?
We don’t give them tiny beads (like the size of those inside beanie babies or other stuffed animals) but beaded necklaces are fine- and loved! 🙂