12/04/2023
Buying a Marmoset Monkey
If you are serious about buying a marmoset monkey start here for straightforward information. My name is Aaron, I have been raising marmosets since 1999 when I first worked with them as a keeper. Over the years I have raised dozens of babies and successfully sent them off to all types of homes and other professional animal places. I have seen and heard the worst and the best about owning and raising marmosets.
It is important to consider that owning a pet marmoset is not all flowers and rainbows, and the baby is a living being that will require many years of dedication from you and immediate family members in the house. Marmosets are not toys and will require a mature understanding and dedication much like having a human child.
how to buy a marmoset monkey?
You want to buy a marmoset monkey from a breeder, once the baby is fully weaned and with everything you need to get started. It is best to get the marmoset already fully weaned onto solid foods. An experienced breeder can do this, and you can and should insist on.
Never buy a marmoset monkey from a pet store- No proper training and very high pricing, pet stores are not reliable as a resource for the life of your monkey.
Where is the best place to buy a marmoset monkey?
Our home is the best place to get a marmoset because we understand what is needed and we will do everything to make you succeed with your baby. With all of our years with them, we believe we offer the best marmoset baby buying experience to ensure you will be successful with your new family member.
We do not let our babies go before they have reached all important milestones. We spend weeks training and developing our babies into socially and physically healthy marmosets. Many breeders sell their babies much too early, affecting their behavior which can lead to frustration as the marmosets become adults. I have seen this happen many times.
We breed a small number of babies each year to ensure proper care for the parents and any offspring that are born. We keep our number extremely low because marmosets take so much time and special care. So we do not want to be overwhelmed and miss out on important needs that each marmoset monkey requires.
What comes with the marmoset monkey?
We supplies everything you will need for your marmoset for the first month. This includes a cage, food, treats, and all supplies needed. Items required from the new home will include things like scent blankies and fresh fruit.
If you get your baby from another breeder, follow their instructions and take the supplies they provide, ask before you pick up exactly what comes with the baby. If your breeder doesn't supply these things you will need to be prepared before the baby comes home.
What age do marmosets get adopted out?
Short answer- It depends on the marmoset. We have special milestones that our babies must reach before leaving, and the go-home age ranges from 8 weeks to 6 months. We send our babies fully weaned onto solid foods.
Be careful getting a baby too young, they require specialized care and hand-feedings that can be fatal if not done by a professional. The key milestone to want is to have the baby weaned, this needs to be taught by the mother marmoset. It is extremely hard for a human to teach a marmoset how to eat and what to eat properly. This is a huge problem in the marmoset community. Insist on a weaned baby from your breeder.
What is the buying experience like?
Once we have a baby born we begin our specialized hand-raising process. During milestones, we assess to see the particular personality and habits of the individual baby. If we decide to place it in another home we will post it here on our page.
Once we have a deposit placed then we work very closely with the new family for preparation and delivery or pick up.
At pickup, you get to meet your baby and take them home. We have all supplies ready to go and we spend time going over care and instructions. Once you feel comfortable with your new baby you can take them home :)
We are very active with our past buyers and are available for any questions after you get home- call us don't go on Google!