Having a pygmy
marmoset as a pet is such a thrill for a lot of Americans. It may not be as
cuddly as your pet dog or cat but it surely has some characteristics and skills
not found in other pets. Besides its deceiving weight and height, a pygmy
marmoset is said to have the ability to leap up to more than 16 feet. If you’re
up for buying a legal pygmy marmoset, you should know what to feed it.
Their natural diet in the wild consists mostly of samp made from dried
corn kernels and gum acquired from trees. In your case, there's no need to go
through the fuss of foraging for these out there. Commercially manufactured
pellets that contain essential nutrients are widely available in pet shops.
They are very delicate and fragile animals that have many predators.
This is why they feel safest when they are high in the trees. That’s why it's
best to hang their food or dishes at least a meter above the ground to match
their natural eating pattern. Make sure to provide fresh water at all times to
keep them well-hydrated.
A newborn requires feeding every 2 hours while
adults can last from about 4 to 6 hours. Sudden and improper diet can lead to
diarrhea, which is very common among marmosets. This can be an early symptom
for infection and parasitic invasion which could put their health at risk or
cause death.
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