For our 10th foraging Friday we will be looking at the Trixie Poker Box Various 2 Activity Strategy Game for Dogs (but using it for rats of course :P).
This foraging toy consists of two main pieces - the tumbler where rats must paw at the tumbler in order to spin it and release treats, and the see-saws where they are supposed to push down one side and have the treat slide out (but since rats are so small they can also reach inside if they want - mine do both, sometimes pushing the lever so treats slide out and sometimes just reaching in for a treat). Both of these fun pieces make this toy super fun and (at least from my experience so far) pretty unique among foraging toys. I've reviewed a similar toy to the tumbler seen here before (the JW Pet Company 31136 Tip and Treat for Pets) however this toy fixes a lot of issues I had with that toy. The JW toy has issues with the treat dispenser hole being so small that it could only fit things 1/4 the size of a cheerio, and the toy itself didn't open up making for harder refilling and cleaning. The tumbler toy part in the Trixie toy here on the other hand actually comes off the toy and can be fully opened. It just slots together so opening it up or closing it is super easy and convenient. This is easily my favorite thing about this toy, as I really loved the concept seen in the JW toy but just felt like the execution was poor. I do wish there was a way to mount this toy to the cage bars but because it was originally meant as a dog toy I can't hold that against it. And as for the see-saw part I also think that is a fun, unique, and well-executed foraging toy. My rats all took to pushing down on the levers or just taking treats directly out right away and even my most skittish girls showed no fear around it. I was worried the loudish noise when the see-saw hits the floor might scare them off, but they don't seem to be effected (and if they were I'm sure some tape on both pieces would soften the noise). Overall I think this is a solid foraging toy and perfect for rats despite it initially being made for dogs. Honestly this is probably one of the first foraging toys that I can say actually feels more suited for rats than the animal it was made for - its a solid toy, but I feel like dogs could probably find a way to knock the pieces over (they clip into place but still) and the pieces just seem a bit small for all but the smallest dogs. I'm sure dogs still get enjoyment from it because it seems to have good reviews from dog owners, but overall I really like it better as a rat toy. Link to this foraging toy: https://amzn.to/2KwO2f6 Video showcasing this foraging toy:
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