Force/ Assist Feeding. When it's necessary
For those of you who keep up with what goes on around here it's no surprise that this is a topic that has been getting some negative attention.
Though it has been discussed in other threads I thought it would be a good idea to gather information on the topic of force and assist feeding for new keepers or keepers with established collections but who have never encountered this type of intervention so that it can be used properly and to the most Benefit of the animal.
This thread is intended for our more experienced members to provide information on techniques, how to do it safely, when to do it and what it actually means to force and assist feed.
** THIS IS NOT AN OUTLET FOR BLAMING OR ANYTHING NEGATIVE I will ask that discussions about the mistakes of others not be discussed in an oppressive way. That we keep this as a useful tool for new keepers**
To the mods: if this thread does what it's intended to do it may be something good to sticky
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