Squirrel Monkey
Population:
Diet: Insectivores - Frugivores. Please feed a standard mix of following.
Basic: Monkey chow pellet (20%).
Basic: Small bite puppy food (25%)
Basic: Fruits such as apples, pears, plums, cherries, grapes, oranges, bananas, mangos, papayas, and even berries such as strawberries and blueberries are enjoyed. Many vegetables including carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, dark green leafy veggies, many garden vegetables, and even dandelions and chickweed.
Treats: Offer nuts for treats, such as macadamias, walnuts, pecans, almonds, and filberts. Boiled eggs.
Do not feed: Do not feed Avocado may be toxic to animals
Feeding
In the morning the monkeys get a mixture of different monkey chow, puppy pellets and fruit. Every day they get a full tray of the food. The remaining food from the day before needs to be thrown away (in the garden for the peacocks and chickens). Most monkeys are omnivores so a food diet is essential, the mixture include all nutrients if it is special for them. The water needs to be freshened every day in the morning.
Notes
• Feed daily, basic food misture and supplements at least 3 times a week.
• Provide perch and toys to prevent stress.
• Provide fresh water daily.
• Cleans from parasites quarterly.
Maintenance
Feed 2x times a day. Fruits and veggies should be cut into pieces appropriate for the monkey's small hands. New World Monkey Chow can be soaked in Marmoset jelly or fruit juice. Moist foods can be sprinkled with a vitamin mineral powder such as Vionate. (approx 1/4 tsp per animal per day). Food should be offered at set times of the day.
Notes
• Feed daily, basic food misture and supplements at least 3 times a week.
• Provide perch and toys to prevent stress.
• Provide fresh water daily.
• Cleans from parasites quarterly.
Housing
Squirrel monkeys are extremely social and will become very neurotic if they don't get lots of social contact They also need something to do. They are quite intelligent and will "go crazy with boredom" if they don't have some "toys" to play with. Be sure to provide a den that is heated in the cold weather.
Notes
• Feed daily, basic food misture and supplements at least 3 times a week.
• Provide perch and toys to prevent stress.
• Provide fresh water daily.
• Cleans from parasites quarterly.
Red Flags
Listlessness.
Droopy eyes.
Irritated eyes or eyelids.
Throwing up.
Not eating.
Cannot walk.
Dizzy.
Falls over.
Pale gums.
Cough, sneeze.
Breathing problems.
Diarrhea.
Notes
• Feed 2 times daily, basic food mixture and supplements at least 3 times a week
• Provide toys to prevent stress.
• Provide fresh water daily.
• Cleans from parasites quarterly.