Marmoset Basic Care Information

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Please make sure you have extra supplies on hand before your care package samples run out. You can order them online theu the manufacturer or Amazon.

Also you may reserve them with us for pickup (our prices in parentheses).

•  Milk Replacer: Enfamil Gentalease ($60 for 32 oz)
•  Bottle Feeding Essentials:
•  Original Miracle Nipple - ($5 each)
•  Miracle O-Ring Syringe, Luer Lock Tip (sizes 3cc or 10cc) - ($2.50 each)
•  Gel Diet: Mazuri Callitrichid Gel Diet, High Vitamin D - ($60 per 1kg)
•  Biscuits : Mazuri New World Primate Biscuit - good for light snacking - ($60 per 25 lb bag)
•  Diapers (Optional)
•  Starter Cage: A Medium size cage or single-level Critter Nation cage is ideal. Avoid anything too large until your baby becomes more mobile.
•  Heat Source: Choose from:
•  Heat lamp
•  Ceramic heat emitter
•  Incubator
•  Heating pad

Note: If your baby prefers holding onto a stuffed to heating pad won't be enough. You'll need an and heat source to maintain warmth.

Mix 1 scoop of level scoop not packed with 2 oz water.

Shake well until smooth.

Heat a cup of water in the Microwave until warm and place syringe in the cup. TEST the milk temperature by dropping a few drops where elbows fold. NEVER HEAT FORMULA INTHE MICROWAVE as it heats unevenly and can cause burns.

Feed gently and slowly. Your baby's tiny body needs time to drink carefully. Do not push the syringe quickly aspiration is dangerous and can be fatal.

You must feed your reagular to ensure proper health and weight gain

At 4-5 weeks Old 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm, 12am

At 5 Weeks Old 8am, 12pm, 4pm, 8pm, 12am

will be updated with ages -and amount soon

Maintain a warm environment of 85°F or warmer. We recommend a to cover the cage with a blanket when use a heating pad. Test how hot the heat lamp or ceramic emitter gets, you can fry your baby.

As your baby matures, you can slowly begin to reduce the temperature.

After every feeding, softly rub a warm, damp tissue on your monkey's genitals to help them urinate and defecate. This mimics the care they'd receive from their mother.

Your little one is entering a whole new world, and your gentle hands and warm heart are their greatest comfort.

Be patient, consistent, and kind. You're their safe place, and their favorite person.