galago is a miniature African animal with huge pretty eyes and grayish Brown soft fur in recent years it has become extremely popular with exotic lovers as an unusual and original pet the animal literally captivates with its unusual eyes soft fur and fluffy tail and if you add an active character and curiosity to the Natural charm then a good mood from the presence of a small primate in the house will be provided however it should be understood that the acquisition of such an exotic animal will bring new worries and additional obligations associated with keeping a galago at home the basic necessities of keeping a galago even before you bring a small pet into the house take care of a comfortable home for a galago you will need a spacious cage the size of which will allow him to freely run jump and just frolic the approximate dimensions of the cage are width 1M length 2m height 1.5 m if the footage of the room allows you can take a larger cage the pet will only be happy with such Apartments in nature this cute animal lives on trees jumps well and climbs branches therefore Place tree branches in the cage build shelves fixing them at different heights a Nimble primate will love to travel on them give a new friend a few toys they are sure to arouse his interest in a cage equip a sleeping place from any warm material although the galago is quite able to build himself a cozy couch you just need to put fallen leaves Twigs or ordinary rags in the cage the pet with its paws will build a comfortable bed in its favorite place in addition to the crib the cage must be equipped with a house with a roof this will serve as a refuge for the animal when it needs to retire and rest cover the bottom of the cage with straw large sawdust or hay this is not a requirement but will make it easier for you to clean up after a not too tidy pupil galago belongs to primates and no one has yet succeeded in accustoming them to the toilet in a certain place don't forget to put three cups in the cage one will contain food and the other two will be used for water and juice the pet will choose what to drink choose ceramic dishes and keep them clean immediately remove the remnants of food juice pour fresh water every day place the cage in the quietest and warmest room in the house these animals do not like loud sounds and noise but they love heat very much make sure that there is no draft near the cage the animal catches a cold easily if the apartment is cool in Winter you will need an infrared lamp for additional heating of the pet galago is omnivorous so there are no difficulties with feeding the main condition is to combine plant and animal food you can cut any vegetables and fruits into slices and add boiled eggs beef or chicken meat to the company in other words keep the balance of protein and fiber do not give your pet fried spicy salty canned food of course he will eat it with pleasure but in the end he will get a severe stomach upset feed the animal should be two times a day you can determine the feeding time yourself and the galago will adjust to the specified regimen pros of keeping a galago at home easy adaptation of course once in an unusual environment he will first behave weary hiding in the house do not touch the pet for several days and then gradually teach him to take food from your hands when the animal recognizes you as the owner its wariness will disappear and it will become affectionate accuracy galago constantly monitors the cleanliness of his fur licks and cleans it bathing is not required doesn't make noise the animal behaves very delicately you can be sure that at night he will not shake the bars of the cage beat the Bowl against the bars or scream loudly galago quietly goes about his business at night and does not disturb the sleep of the owners does not require walking but in warm weather you can sometimes take your pet outside let him frolick in the fresh air of course for walks you need to purchase a special leash that fastens at the Pet's waist and not around the neck does not gnaw on furniture does not scatter anything does not break even if at night the animal goes to explore the apartment it will do it quietly and carefully he will not disturb the order and all things will remain in place unpretentious to food he enjoys eating various fruits boiled and fresh vegetables like cereals cottage cheese eggs but in order for your pet to feel completely satisfied with life it is sometimes necessary to pamper him with small living insects mealworms crickets they are easy to buy at the pet store they live long home galago with caring care can live 12 to 14 years they don't shed you do not have to collect wool throughout the house and constantly clean things Charming appearance seeing your pet no one can resist enthusiastic exclamations and affection and you will feel proud that you are the owner of such charms cons of keeping a galago at home starter pack significant upfront costs will be required a two to three month old bush baby cost between two thousand five hundred dollars to three thousand dollars in the US and an adult bush baby costs more than four thousand dollars in addition it is necessary to purchase a large cage and various accessories for the comfort of the animal which is also not cheap impossible to toilet train in principle this applies not only to galago but to all primates it is their nature they are not to blame may show aggression although the character of the animal is docile it can bite a two annoying child trying to cuddle it and it hurts quite a lot doesn't get along with cats representatives of the cats will certainly begin to hunt for a small pet the case could end badly therefore it is better not to take a galago into the house where the cat lives daily cage cleaning since the pet sends natural needs to any corner of the cage you will have to remove his feces from the cage every day or even twice a day the bedding in the cage should be changed once a week and every month carry out a general cleaning of your pet's home the cage should be washed with water with the addition of mild disinfectants rinsed well and dried all hygiene measures take a lot of time Mark's territory an adult male will leave marks all over the house the smell from these marks is not strong it cannot be compared for example with cat marks but if this continues constantly an unpleasant ambra will begin to be felt in the apartment the problem can be solved by castration of the male does not tolerate coercion against the will of the animal it is impossible to take it in hand or try to teach something in addition to aggression and resentment you will not get any result galago is a nocturnal animal who can watch his interesting games and funny jumps only late in the evening or at night such a pet may seem boring especially to children who are looking for fun entertainment Veterinary service in addition to the scheduled annual vaccinations the animal will have to be periodically taken to the veterinarian for a dental examination adult galago often suffer from periodontal disease which is why they lose their teeth preventive pastes elixirs and other Dental Care are expensive and conclusions you can see that both the pros and cons of the decision to keep such a rare pet at home were distributed almost equally therefore it is up to you to decide whether it is worth getting an exotic animal for those who have completely Fallen under the spell of this baby and are already dreaming of becoming its owner we will give some advice purchase the animal only from trusted responsible breeders be sure to ask the breeder to show you the parents pay attention to their condition be sure to take an interest in the diet of the parents on poor food galago often has Offspring with rickets in the future this may respond with fractures of the Pet's bones do not buy an animal at the market tempted by a low price most likely you will be sold a sick or old animal since after a year it is difficult to know the real age it is also possible that the animal was caught in the wild and not socialized adult individuals will not be able to adapt to captivity and will die galago is a surprisingly cute and unusual creature of nature anyone who has ever seen these naive huge eyes and protruding ears will fall in love with them forever but besides love it is important to create a favorable environment for the animal and conditions for a happy life therefore you should not start an exotic animal if you have a room of 10 square meters since its living space will require a lot of space and to keep a pet in a small cage where he will not be able to move freely means dooming him to suffering it is also undesirable to keep galago in houses where music is loud children are noisy this animal loves peace silence and constant noise can bring him to depression a cute pet will suit calm friendly people who can provide him with comfort and care he will take root well in a family where they will treat his biological characteristics with understanding and will not rudely try to change them having established contact with this charming creature and following the basic rules for caring for an exotic pet you will get a faithful companion for many years to come he will always be able to please you and your household with friendly communication and will allow you to observe interesting moments of your life are you thinking about getting a galago let us know what you decide in the comments below if you liked this video check out our website the link is in the description of this video otherwise have a great day thanks for watching don't forget to like And subscribe