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EAZA Husbandry Guidelines for Callitrichidae – 2 nd Edition – 2010 90 Box 2.2.3-1: Nutritional recommendations for callitrichids in captivity Nutritional recommendations for callitrichidsin captivity Calli trichids are diurnal, with highe st acti vity leve ls seen in the morning. Due to their small body size it is recommended that the daily feed ration is divided into 2 or 3 feeds sprea d evenly througho ut the day . Maintenance diet: Total amount offered per individual per day should equal between 16- 24% of body weight on an as fed basis (or 5% of body weight per day on a dry matter basis). Training ca llitrichids to sit on sca les is highly beneficial to their dietary management (see chapter 1.6 pg 6 for body weight data). Diets should compri se of at least 50% nutriti onal ly complete feed (e.g. commercially produced new world primate biscuits or marmoset/tamarin powdered diet). Remaining diet comprising of fruit, vegetables, animal products (see Table 2.2-2). Gum (e. g. gum arabic) must be provided 2-3 times weekly for marmosets and Goeldi’s monk eys. Ta mar ins do not requir e gum but may benefit from it as enrichment. Wild diets vary seasonally, so captive diets should be var ied to provi de sensory stimulation and promote natur alist ic feeding/f oragi ng behavio urs. (Note tha t enrichment involving food should use items that are part of the daily ration and not extra food which would lead to an unbalanced diet.) Food items should be prepa red fresh (cut/c hopped edge of food is prone to bacterial contamination). Food pieces should ideally be cut to approxima tely 1cm in siz e, but sho uld var y in shape to enhance sensory stimulation. Food and water bowls must b e washed and disinfected daily to prevent bacter ial build up. Fresh water must be available at all times.
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EAZA Husbandry Guidelines for Callitrichidae 2nd Edition 2010
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Box 2.2.3-1: Nutritional recommendations for callitrichids in captivity
Nutritional recommendations for
callitrichids in captivity
Callitrichids are diurnal, with highest activity levels
seen in the morning. Due to their small body size it is
recommended that the daily feed ration is divided into2 or 3 feeds spread evenly throughout the day.
Maintenance diet: Total amount offered per individual
per day should equal between 16- 24% of body weight
on an as fed basis (or 5% of body weight per day on adry matter basis). Training callitrichids to sit on scales
is highly beneficial to their dietary management (see
chapter 1.6 pg 6 for body weight data).
Diets should comprise of at least 50% nutritionallycomplete feed (e.g. commercially produced new world
primate biscuits or marmoset/tamarin powdered diet).
Remaining diet comprising of fruit, vegetables, animal
products (see Table 2.2-2). Gum (e.g. gum arabic)
must be provided 2-3 times weekly for marmosets andGoeldis monkeys. Tamarins do not require gum but
may benefit from it as enrichment.
Wild diets vary seasonally, so captive diets should be
varied to provide sensory stimulation and promotenaturalistic feeding/foraging behaviours. (Note that
enrichment involving food should use items that are
part of the daily ration and not extra food which would
lead to an unbalanced diet.)
Food items should be prepared fresh (cut/chopped
edge of food is prone to bacterial contamination).
Food pieces should ideally be cut to approximately
1cm in size, but should vary in shape to enhance
sensory stimulation.
Food and water bowls must be washed and disinfected
daily to prevent bacterial build up.
Fresh water must be available at all times.
