How to Care for Minks

Minks can be feisty little pets that demand a lot of attention. They sleep from 15 to 20 hours each day, but when they're awake, they're rambunctious. If you like a cute and wild little animal then a mink is the perfect pet for you. Follow these steps to learn how to take care of a mink.

Instructions

1. House your mink in a wire cage that's roughly 18-inches long, 18-inches deep and 30-inches wide. The cage should be bi-level and have stairs and ramps for your mink to run and play on. Set up a den in the cage and provide a carpeted floor so he doesn't hurt his feet.

2. Provide your mink with a lot of fresh water. Minks tend to play in the water, so it will need to be changed regularly.

3. Let your mink run around the house when she isn't sleeping so she can get plenty of exercise. They're also less mischievous when they're allowed to burn off their energy.

4. Train your mink to use a litter box so he doesn't have accidents in your house when he's allowed to roam. Line the litter box with pellet-type litter and not the sandy kind because it can get in his eyes. It should be three to five inches high so he can easily climb in and out of the litter box.

5. Feed your mink the proper mink food. It should be 34 percent animal meat protein and 22 percent fat. Snacks should be chicken or turkey.

6. Bathe your mink occasionally with a gentle kitten shampoo. Once every two weeks should be enough. Minks have a natural odor that will get worse if bathed too often.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not give minks vegetables because they can choke and the vegetables might cause gastrointestinal blockage.