How to Feed a Monkey

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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

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

1. Read appropriate books on the care and husbandry of the monkey species you're interested in.

2. Feed twice daily.

3. Provide monkey chow biscuits as well as fruits and vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, apples and bananas.

4. Use monkey chow that contains 25 percent protein for New World monkeys.

5. Get monkey chow that contains 15 percent protein for Old World monkeys.

6. Be sure crickets and mealworms are properly fed with nutrients that balance their vitamin and mineral levels if you raise them for feed.

7. 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.

[marmmom]

on 2/26/2009 Sorry that was monkeyneeds.com

[marmmom]

on 2/26/2009 First of all monkeys can makes wonderful pets! It is how they are raised. As for food,canned primate diet and canned or powdred marmoset diet is a must. Both are avaiable on mi=onkeyneeds.com as well as information on care of primate. Chimps are NOT moneys and not all monkeys can be classified into one group. Wake up people and get the facts straight.

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!