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Why Are Monkeys Called "The 18 Month Pet?"

10/27/2013

I was just speaking to a friend on Friday, and we were talking about how different a baby monkey is compared to how they are when they are older. My friend said, “The perfect pet would be a baby monkey. It is a shame they must grow up.”

This conversation started me thinking about the differences in monkeys as they are babies and why many call them - "The 18 Month Pet." When they are little they are fearless and eager to play and be happy, at least if they are normal acting baby monkeys. They are lighthearted, playful little creatures, and you can teach them many things they love to do with special food rewards or simple praise. They love to melt your heart when they choose to come up and quickly fall asleep in your arms in the next moments after their play.

I could write pages about how wonderful a baby monkey can be, and I must agree with my friends comments in our conversation, "Baby monkeys are one of the most wonderful little creatures who were ever created by God."

The things that are not commonly known or talked about is how much they change when they start the maturing stage of their lives. So many monkey caregivers have such a hard time believing it is possible for their baby monkeys to ever turn on any member of their family or choose one member of the family over the others. These are just a few of the things that could happen. There are many more things which might happen as they grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually through the stages of their lives.

The “Living With Monkeys” “The Baby Book” will help in understanding how a baby monkey is processing the early programming that a family is giving them. This book is an important tool for any possible monkey caregiver or even an existing caregiver of an older monkey. It could also help you understand more about why some of the unbelievable things are happening to the monkey who is in your life now.

Go to : www.livingwithmonkeys.com and learn more about the book series and then order your instantly downloable copy of the book.

Bath-time For A Baby Monkey

10/21/2013

I recently was on Facebook and I saw a video of a new monkey caregiver being very challenged while giving a bath to a very unhappy baby monkey. After seeing this I made a mental note that it would be a good thing to write a blog about.

Bath-time should be a fun time for a monkey but there are many times that this is not always the way that it turns out. I wrote a chapter in “The Baby Book” about how to introduce bath time to your baby monkey.

Remember to get everything ready for your monkey's bath before you bring your baby monkey into the kitchen or bathroom. At first make a check list so you have everything that you will need. Then draw warm water into your sinks. One side of your sink should have wash water and the other side of the sink should have your rinse water. Try a forced air heater to dry your baby monkey. Using this type of dryer will allow you to have both of your hands free instead of a hand held blow dryer. The sounds of bath time for a baby monkey should not be frightening to their little ears. Then R E L A X....... it needs to be fun and easy for both of you.

I wish bath-time to be a happy time for each and every monkey. So order your copy of “The Baby Book” now at: www.livingwithmokeys.com

Look Closely

10/20/2013

I cannot stress to everyone who has a monkey living in their homes, the importance of looking closely at their toys, leads, locks, enclosures, and so many other things that are in their world. These things make up a safe, secure, lifestyle for a monkey in captivity.

Just because you look on Monday at that playpen does not mean the same playpen will look and be the same on Tuesday. Everyday is a “Look Closely Day” in our world of being a primate caregiver.

Let me change my last statement to read as follows: **** Looking closely is not only a daily thing. Looking closely is a necessity to do every moment of everyday, when you have a monkey living in captivity.

www.livingwithmonkeys.com is the place to get your downloadable copy of "Living With Monkeys."

Why Are Monkeys Called "The 18 Month Pet?"

Bath-time For A Baby Monkey

Look Closely

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