Pet Skunk's Favorite Foods

[@maxpower1337]

They really love eating so cy❤

[@WendyTinsley]

Thank YOU for posting! I have just learned that I have a wild skunk hitting my porch and eating cat food I put out for a feral cat, this helps a bunch ❤

[@KimberlyJny]

Do the fruits and veggies from the grocery stores need to be washed? Is the corn served uncooked? Love this video!!! Marby is adorable! ❤️❤️💖. I have slunks, raccoons, foxes, neighbors cats and ferals stopping by to dine! Lol!

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Fun and thanks! Yes, most of the items I feed them in regards to fruits and veggies are raw including corn. I’d say it’s always a good idea to wash items…I typically prepare their food to the level I’d prepare food for myself or a family member…after all, mine are really part of the family 😉.

[@joecummings1260]

I have one that hangs out with my cats. When I call the cats for dinner, it comes too

[@philiptinkham3669]

I always feed wild skunks

[@Bloodwolfsm]

Awww what an adorable stink kitty 🐈🐈🦨🦨❤❤

[@michaelmajor9798]

Is Marvie still alive? We have a 5 1/2 month old female, Lily. Brought to us as a rescue, hairless and eyes/ears closed, immobile except for occasional swimming movements. Now she is displaying same marking pattern as Marvie but with narrower stripes. We fed her via a syringe with a nipple tip every couple of hours for three-four weeks. Wow, did I bond!! She’s very affectionate now, sleeping under the covers and hanging out with her whenever she’s awake (about 4 hours/day during the winter now).

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Congrats on rescuing Lily…sounds like she made quite the comeback. Yes, Marv is still alive. He’ll turn 9 in March! Skunks do have a way of stealing your heart!

[@georgewolf7063]

LOL!! Skunks are so beautiful and so cute! I love how he chases and stomps the crickets! I've never seen it, but skunks will also roll caterpillars between their paws to remove the stings and then eat them! XD

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Yes, skunks are so much fun! I haven’t seen that either. Thanks for sharing!

[@mclovengarcia2883]

Thanks I found a family of 5 at work and they don't have food Thanks

[@chelseyc6919]

nice

[@computermech]

We had skunks which we loved having in our backyard. Somehow they got runover by stupid drivers. We're very sad till this day.

[@kimpanattoni]

We like to say that he is not packin, or he is disarmed. Always gets a good laugh.🤪

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Lol 😝

[@captaintrips2980]

My ideal girlfriend must have a pet skunk, said almost no one, ever. I'm kidding, girl, and I envy you. I'm watching this now because we have a pair of wild skunks that seem to reside nearby. Late afternoons both are in our backyard, foraging for bugs. We never feed them, but it's so tempting sometimes.

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Lol…me on the other hand…my ideal husband must let me have a pet skunk 🦨 and pet porcupines…good thing I found him!!! Very exciting that you have the opportunity to see wild skunks foraging around your house. We have a wild one that lives in the area as well…I only see him every few months, but I get so excited when I do! Good for you for not feeding wildlife!!!

[@fortheearstohear7824]

wondering if your skunks first name was Bob? I looked up your video because I just had one go right by my garden window. I also wanted to know what they eat and you said potatoes, so I better get busy and cover up my garden with chicken wire or it's liable to be gone tomorrow😅.

[@PaddyEdwardC]

He is such a cute skunk 🦨

[@chelseadecarlo6804]

So darn adorable

[@pere1ra23]

Have he ever sprayed his smell?

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Good question…like many pet skunks, in the United States, he is descented, so he can’t technically spray…that is his scent glands have been removed. With that said, sometimes he does a butt block and farts and it does smell a little skunky 🦨 😉

[@eduardoramirez4768]

Do you ever feed it meat? They hunt small critters in the wild

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Yes, meat is a normal part of his diet…anything from chicken and steak to crickets.

[@shawnbrunel8471]

Skunkies are so adorable

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Agreed!!

[@NIN-a9195]

You are the smartest person in the world, all the meaning of animals and you are the best ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@NIN-a9195]

You're welcome ❤

[@kellidominguez7167]

Very cute, thanks for sharing.

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Definitely...glad you enjoyed it!

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

This is why I don't believe we're omnivores. Imagine a skunk with human teeth!

[@michaeleconomides4054]

"omnivore" is a dubious man-made classification. You're correct our teeth show we are plant eaters ( like our close relatives the chimpanzees)

[@jaclynmccann4138]

my girl won't eat live bugs but she loves exotic nutritions canned crickets and grasshoppers! i appreciate you and marvin teaching me something!! my stella loves all veggies, including corn, but i never knew i could give it to her right off the cob! we'll be giving this a go today at dinner time!! ❤

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Hope she enjoys the corn on the cob experience as much as Marv!!!

[@56chrsbri]

Wow this little fury creature packs it away. He good to have a Mom like you !!! God bless you abd Marv stay happy and well. ❤

[@Mascotal]

I can tell Marvin doesn't like doing dishes.

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Lol...that makes two of us!!!!

[@anelisamorgan8590]

Awww!!! I love him!!😍 He's having a skunk feast!!😀💖 I'm a day early but merry Christmas to you and this little sweetie!🎄🎁😊

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Thanks...Merry Christmas to you too, and your pets if you have any!

[@anelisamorgan8590]

@@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle Thank you! I have a collie/shepherd mix and a beagle, they are like my children. If they could have a skunk sibling, they would!! 😊 I use to work as a vet assistant, it was very interesting to learn more about skunks. I love all creatures, great and small but there's something especially endearing about the skunk. I'm sure you feel the same.😉 Now, I'm in the human side of healthcare.. I miss vet assisting.. Anyway... it was a pleasant surprise to see your reply, take care! Stay safe, happy and healthy! ❤

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Yes, I love that you treat them like your kids!!!! We do too!!! Glad you had a chance to learn more about skunks...they are fun and intriguing 🦨!

[@lionessroarsjohnson2684]

I love skunks!! They are so cute!!

[@louisellert7205]

He’s the cutest little skunk ever!

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

I agree ☺️

[@anotherkat4u]

thats a funni lookin kat ,,,,=^oo^=,,,,

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Lol...yes, I think it is a new breed!!!

[@twhartonable]

He is soooo darn cute!!!

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

😃Look at those sharp little teeth!

[@ABMODEUS]

Just eating corn with her skunk.... so cute!!! Reminds me of how me and my cat share food haha

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

I love it! Pets are great friends to share a snack with!!!

[@devarionloyd2985]

Beautiful creature

[@danrice2723]

Is his fur soft like a cat or more course? Just curious.

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Great question…before I had a skunk I assumed their fur would feel coarse, but it is actually very soft like a cat.

[@thewildskunkwhisperer688]

Their tails feel like dog fur to me. More course but body is soft.

[@tennaj1367]

Do they eat a raw egg or do you boil /scramble it? Thanks! 👍

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

In the wild, they would of course eat a raw egg. I always cook the eggs for my pet skunk.

[@Yummicookie1979]

I love skunks so much! Thanks for sharing!

[@lyleschull6516]

How often should u feed them I'm sure u don't want them to get over weight

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

You are correct that it is very important to manage your skunk’s weight. It is more about how much you feed them rather than how often. My skunk gets fed 2x/day. Sometimes during the winter months they tend to slow down, so he may choose to eat just once a day. Skunks have a tendency to overeat, so it’s important to only give them a set amount…their stomachs aren’t that big after all.

[@brianwalker8121]

He's so cute 😃 !!

[@clayward1436]

I know this video is old but we found a baby skunk what did I need to do

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

In a lot of cases, it is best to let the baby skunk where it is at as the mother may come back for it. If you know something happened to the mother, you can look for wildlife rehabilitators in your state. For example, this is what is available in Ohio: ohiodnr.gov/static/documents/wildlife/permits/Ohio%20DOW%20Wildlife%20Rehabilitators.pdf Another good resource is Skunk Haven: www.skunkhaven.net

[@thewildskunkwhisperer688]

Happened to me. Wild Mama had 7 and left 3 behind. I fed them and took care of them and stayed outside for 5 hours till she came Back. Mama knows me well so she's done it a few times now and always comes back and I get to enjoy babysitting. 😉

[@lovelinesswhite]

It does very well eating vegetables and fruits. I felt sad when you fed it crickets, they too want to live and they have their purposes on the earth. You are doing a good job and I myself, I am looking for food to feed skunks in the park near my home because I believe they have their purpose in life, so I found your DVD after researching on KZbin. Anything that moves has a spirit and crickets must not be fed to other animals. It saddens me quite a bit to see that, all lifeforms are supposed to eat from the Plant Kingdom. I subscribed because I got what I wanted and it is how to feed skunks. They have this stinky liquid that is their defense and I will stay out of their way, but I want to feed them. I am also feeding birds, rabbits, and chipmunks in the park, out of the way of people.

[@wayneessar7489]

The reason insects have a huge number of offspring is to feed birds and fish and skunks too.

[@thewildskunkwhisperer688]

What do you think skunks eat in the wild? They eat all kinds of bugs and even rodents. Circle of life. God knows what he's doing. Not all animals are supposed to be Herbivores. 🤔

[@chrisrobbins5231]

One of those "purposes" of many creatures is to be prey to others. Sure it can be sad, but that's the natural order. Those birds you feed also eat crickets and other bugs. As for "all life forms are supposed to eat from the plant kingdom", Uhh..... What plant are lions and tigers meant to survive on? 🤔

[@dianeberania2024]

Awesome video Rachel. Are skunks litter box potty trained? Do a video on that. What do you think folks? Yes? Or No?

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Thanks...yes, a skunk can be litter box trained. Skunks naturally like to go to the bathroom in corners, so a corner litter box should be used. I talk about it during this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amO5fGt6o52XopI Start around 1:37. Great question!

[@isabellacrawford2812]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@rajendrennatraj6901]

Vegan skunk ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@thewildskunkwhisperer688]

You missed the crickets. They are omnivores. Never Vegan

[@jameslemmon6946]

My pet skunk will not eat any thing but Protein dogs food and a spoon of cottage cheese how do I get him to eat vegetables????

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Good question...I don’t have this problem, so I don’t have a great answer. My best advice would be to limit the amount of dog food you give your skunk and try to entice it with sweet tasting vegetables first like sweet potatoes and corn or even some fruits. Once it starts eating those foods, then add in other less sweet tasting vegetables. Mine only rarely gets dog food and only a few pieces at a time. If he eats too much dog food too fast, it actually causes him to throw up. I give mine a little cottage cheese or ricotta each morning, and only use it as a way for him to eat his Vita-skunk vitamins that have taurine in it. This seems to be an essential vitamin to supplement your pet skunk diet with based on studies from my vet who specializes in skunk care.

[@thewildskunkwhisperer688]

Try raisens too. My wild skunks love them.

[@robinwilliams7343]

I don’t understand

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

You don’t have to…you just have to follow the adventures in your heart. The adventures in my heart are caring for these animals!

[@armandoguardado3027]

How did you get pet skunk

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

I purchased Marv after he was born in captivity. Depending on where you are located, there are certain laws in regards to having a skunk.

[@switchunboxing]

Omg

[@sparkynutters690]

Best content ever

[@Vivi-c7o7p]

Hes so cute i have 40 skunk luvies skunks are so cuteeeeeeeeeeeee 😩✋

[@happyfurhammies6539]

Marv is so cute when he eats carrots !🥕😍🍉 mom nommmm 🍌

[@MiddleEasternInAmerica]

People in America are sad and lonely 😞

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

No, we are happy and following the adventures in our hearts!

[@zinitevioki9015]

So cute

[@kathleenharvey1339]

what do skunks mean when they are making noises

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

In general skunks are pretty quiet animals. They make noises to communicate. They could be communicating that they are angry, frightened, upset, surprised, want attention or content. Typically young skunks are more vocal than adults. In my case, Marv hardly makes any noises except when he is sleeping. When he is sleeping he will make bird-like chirping noises.

[@jamespoteat9361]

Where does he poop/pee? Do you walk him like a dog or does he have a box like a cat?

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

He has a litter box like a cat. Skunks actually like to go to the bathroom in corners, so a corner litter pan is best.

[@bmell1252]

Are they soft? Does the white fur feel just like the black fur?

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Surprisingly, yes, they are really soft. Before I had an opportunity to pet a skunk for the first time, I thought their fur would feel coarse and wiry, but that is far from the truth. All of their fur feels the same regardless of its color.

[@jared_s2]

duz yu gev hm brushins? cause. my naminals luvs da brushins

[@mmercier0921]

That little guy went to town on that carrot. I have a bunch of skunks around. I always thought it was the fat groundhog next door ripping up my carrot beds. I feed my wild skunks dry dog food to keep them out of my trash barrel. We have had a deal for decades. I even have an albino one living in my shed. I always thought they were carnivores.

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Lol...thanks for sharing this fun story. Yes, these little omnivores LOVE carrots!!! 🥕 🥕

[@kickass7922]

cute 🤗

[@wirehyperspace]

don't they eat crayfish too

[@rjtochev]

This is not normal. These animals need to be placed back in the wild...

[@thewildskunkwhisperer688]

The skunk was bred in captivity and is descented. Cannot be released back into the wild.

[@SARISS80]

Disgusting. Eating alone with a wild animal.

[@Depths17]

Why are the nails so long

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

Great question...Skunks are natural diggers. They use their long claws to dig for food such as grubs. They also use their long front claws to hold their food while they eat. You’ll notice their back claws are much shorter.

[@Depths17]

@@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle I see, I learned something new

[@joycevansteen5703]

They don't have skunk nail salons!

[@Depths17]

@@joycevansteen5703 good job answering your own question there

[@joycevansteen5703]

@@Depths17 that's all you got? I didn't ask the dumb original question, you did. But it was explained already so why ask? If you saw the video you should have known the answer.

[@gmatt107]

Nope

[@teacup3133]

Skunks are adorable. That is terrible that you took the poor animals only protection away. I understand why you want it but I think that's a terrible thing to do. If he/she ever gets out it is defenseless.

[@le9098]

*FLOOF*

[@AndreaCaio]

🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@aattura1541]

A little concerned about the way you put your face next to the skunk's face-- one quick bite and you have a lasting impression on your face and a good excuse for wildlife control to confiscate your skunk

[@lesliesmall971]

......🙄😒🤨

[@louduva9234]

U need a man !!!

[@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle]

I have the greatest husband in the world...he is filming!

[@thewildskunkwhisperer688]

@@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle 🥰🥰🥰

[@thewildskunkwhisperer688]

Assuming she doesn't is hysterical. Good grief. 🙄🙄

[@wirehyperspace]

you know its healthy poops -everlasting life - cod liver oil well fish anyway - i know that's not pepto bismal - well you was feeding it water melon and that just looks like pepto - looks like a skunk would be good out in space how it how it gets its ass in air to spray could poop like that in space its relaxing - well it like water melon - air pocket

[@RossL1946]

What are you rambling on about? Please learn to write something that makes sense. Thanks.

[@thewildskunkwhisperer688]

Their spray isn't from poop. Different gland.

[@thewildskunkwhisperer688]

@@RossL1946 LOL 😆

[@wirehyperspace]

@@thewildskunkwhisperer688 part of space program, only when the James Webb AI robot can't show were hologram fart are