Monkey

I was wondering if it would work to have a capuchin monkey and a budgerigar living together in the same room? like would the capuchin monkey bite it head off or hurt it or something??

there would most definitely be a risk. i strongly reccomend seperate rooms

I want a Capuchin Monkey. But I am unaware if residents of Delaware are aloud to have such exotic pets. PLEASE HELP! Every little thing is helpful!

Delaware is one of the 6 states that require a permit for primate ownership. In addition to Idaho, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, and South Dakota. Also, be sure to check the legality within you city, as some states may require a permit, but your city may ban ownership.

I am thinking about getting a Capuchin Monkey. What would be the best name for it (if I did get one)?

Thade

Capuchin Monkey has hands & fingers like a person)

The capuchin. Like quite a few of the primates, it displays problem solving, tool building, and tool using intelligence. German shepherds are able to solve very simple problems, and can be trained to perform specific tasks, but they aren’t capable of solving complex problems on their own.

Capuchins, at least in a limited capacity, are capable of doing so.

For example, when untrained capuchin monkeys are placed in an environment where there is food in a location they cannot reach, they will almost always check their environment for things such as sticks they can use to pry the food out. They will even figure out how to retrieve the food if the solution requires them to manipulate more than one stick at the same time. However, they tend to make the same errors repeatedly when presented with the problem anew, even though they have solved the problem before.

On the other hand, wild capuchins are known to both dry nuts that aren’t good to eat when still green, and use "anvil stones" in order to crack open nuts they cannot open by hand. They are also known to leave their natural habitat for brief periods in order to hunt other sources of food, such as crabs or clams, and they do learn to consistently open the shells of those as well.

The clams, in particular, must be opened using a very specific technique of repeatedly knocking the shell of the clam on a certain spot and then rolling it in order to make the clam relax its valve muscles enough for them to try it open. If it isn’t don’t just right, the clam won’t cooperate, and the capuchin won’t be able to eat.

It takes quite some time for the monkeys to master the task, but they eventually learn through observation and experimentation how to do it consistently.

Additionally, during times of year when mosquitoes and other pests are prevalent, they will hunt down millipedes, aggravate them, and then rub them across their pelts in order to coat themselves with the millipede’s natural insect repellants.

All of that suggests that while they are slow learners compared to humans, they are not only capable of initial problem-solving, but are also capable of eventually teaching themselves new skills.

I happen to know someone who has a Capuchin monkey and it has come down with ring worm I can get a script from the Dr. for a anti-fungi cream that humans use. Is it safe to use it on the Capuchin??

Their system is a lot like humans, but also very different in many ways. Some things safe for us are not safe for them. I would HIGHLY advise them to see an exotic vet. This website also has alot of information on health concerns regarding monkeys. You may be able to find a more informative answer here. They also have a list of primate vets within the US. You can also contact the owner of the website via email with detailed questions. Good luck www.TheMonkeyz.com

I was Just wondering if I would be able to own a capuchin monkey, if i am working weekdays from around 8 to 5. I would be home most of the time other than that and I will have my girlfriend living with me who will also be home a lot of the time when i am not. I have loved monkeys since i was a little kid and have put a lot of thought into owning one. Would this be ok or maybe just cruel??? I would also build my monkey a fair size outdoor enclosure. thanks!

If you got a monkey you would need to build the outdoor enclosure with a heated sleeping area and that’s where it would live – they can’t run round loose in a house. They are not pets in the usual sense, so what you are doing is keeping a wild animal in captivity – there is a difference. Also, as they are extremely social animals you need at least two, otherwise they are just miserable.

It is really rather cruel to keep them captive for no reason – they are born to live wild in the trees. Also, monkeys for the pet trade are caught as babies, by killing the mother and then taking the baby – also extremely cruel.

There are so many endangered monkey species – it would be a lot better to spend your money on work supporting their conservation – that’s the best monkey owner there is.

im nearly 15 and i have always wanted a chimp or a monkey. And yes a capuchin monkey is legal over he in australia with a permit. But mum and dad wont let me get one they say when u have moved out you can get one. The monkey i am looking at is 13 weeks old, it is toilet trained and it is house trained, (the people that owned it let it live in the house with them.)

you don’t know what your getting yourself into…..!!! all primate species are a tremendous amount of work,put it this way ..your 15 years old right??? then ill make it plain and simple…at your age would you like to have 2 very young children right now…?toddlers?…cause thats the commitment you will face if you get a capuchin monkey or any others…gOOd luck…

Capuchin monkey wanted in the UK, But i’ve heard you’ve got to have a licence. I want to know what inspections would they being looking for to get a licence?
Like I said im trying to get one the UK from a UK breeder not the wild. I love animals and I would treat it like it was a part of our family. Alot of people want a Capuchin monkey not just me. They are not illegal if you have a license but you’ve got to get from the UK.

I had one of these monkeys in the early 60sI bought in a pet store for 60.oo.U can not buy them anymore It is against the law. they require alot of care and warmth. they are very smart and train nicely.I do not think u can get them even with a licence and they belong in the wild with thier own kind

We can afford to pay living expenses but cannot house it at our house hold. We still want to visit it regularly.

I live in Texas and have 4 capuchins 2 wedge caps 1 black and white and 1 black cap and will be happy to let your monk live here. We can talk more if interested.

So I wanna get a monkey!
Or a rat ..
Which one?

Currently, Ontario leaves it up to municipalities to decide whether to ban or regulate exotic animals. However, since the tiger incident, Ontario is currently reviewing its laws.

Monkeys require special diets, special vet care, a proper enclosure, and lots of enrichment. They are a huge commitment. If you are not ready for such a commitment, then I would recommend a rat instead.