Monday, February 26, 2018

Object Permanence Results (part 2)         

I tried the object permanence experiment again this week but I decided to modify the procedure by using a small shoe box to cover the treats.  I thought it would be easier for the goats to focus on a smaller object rather than a much larger recycling bin or myself.


As usual, the goats were high energy and very excited for snacks.  Betsy, however, seemed focus, ready, and willing to participate. I let her watch me cover the apple snacks with the box. She sniffed, obviously very curious about the box, but did loose some interest and decided to walk away.  I repeated the procedure but this time, Betsy understood that a delicious apple was underneath the box just waiting to be noticed. She successfully overturned the box and ate her winning prize/apple. Good Job Betsy! 

Betsy Pictured on Right 

Here is a picture of Betsy from yesterday. She just had a kid! Congrats Betsy! 

More Pictures and Videos to Come! 

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