How to Feed a Monkey

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This is not a comprehensive diet for all monkey breeds. Check with a local zoological society or zoo for details on feeding a particular species.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Dog Treats Or Animal Biscuits
  • Applesauce
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Monkey Chow Biscuits

Step1
Read appropriate books on the care and husbandry of the monkey species you're interested in.
Step2
Feed twice daily.
Step3
Provide monkey chow biscuits as well as fruits and vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, apples and bananas.
Step4
Use monkey chow that contains 25 percent protein for New World monkeys.
Step5
Get monkey chow that contains 15 percent protein for Old World monkeys.
Step6
Be sure crickets and mealworms are properly fed with nutrients that balance their vitamin and mineral levels if you raise them for feed.
Step7
Supply ample amounts of water.

Tips & Warnings

  • Soak monkey chow biscuits in warm water and applesauce before feeding for some smaller types of monkeys.
  • Monkeys don't make good pets. If you're still interested in obtaining one, check with the proper authorities - some states, such as California, don't allow monkeys to be kept as pets.

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on 11/22/2005 Our Spider Monkey "Paco" loves fruit, but also remember they need fiber and a balanced diet to ensure health. Crunchy treats are good for keeping their teeth clean. Beware of digestive problems caused by too much sweet fruit!

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