How should masked palm civets be raised? What permits are needed for breeding?
The masked palm civet is a precious wild animal. The state stipulates that hunting wild masked palm civets is not allowed, so many people go through the procedures to obtain a permit and carry out artificial breeding of masked palm civets. So how should masked palm civets be raised? What permits are needed for artificial breeding?
1. Raising masked palm civets
1. Build the breeding farm. Masked palm civets like to rest by day and come out at night and live in groups, so a combination of cage raising and group raising is mainly used. There are no great requirements for the breeding farm; it does not need to face the sun and can be made somewhat dark. The breeding farm can be made into wire mesh with iron wire, and brick cells and dark chambers can be built inside the cage to provide perches for the masked palm civets to rest and climb. It also needs to be kept dry and quiet, and wire mesh should also be installed on the roof to ensure the safety of the masked palm civets.
2. Living environment. Masked palm civets like a high-temperature, dry environment and do not like sunbathing or damp places. If a masked palm civet stays in a moist environment for a long time, it will easily get sick. The living environment of the masked palm civet must be guaranteed to have no direct sunlight, otherwise the masked palm civet will easily suffer heatstroke. In summer, prevent exposure to the sun and rain; in winter, prevent cold wind. The most suitable growth temperature for masked palm civets is around 30 degrees, and the drinking water should always be kept clean.
3. Do not frighten them. The masked palm civet is a very timid animal. If it is frightened during the breeding process, the masked palm civet may lose its appetite, and in severe cases may die. Especially if a masked palm civet during the lactation period is frightened, the mother masked palm civet may not nurse, and may even bite the young to death or eat them. Therefore, when raising masked palm civets, a quiet environment is very important.
4. Feeding. The masked palm civet is an omnivorous animal and can be mainly fed plant fruits and grains. The feed can be diversified according to the season and type. When feeding, rice porridge, cornmeal, rice bran and wheat bran can be mixed and boiled into a paste for feeding, or plant fruits can be fed directly.
5. Maintain hygiene. Sanitation and epidemic prevention work on the breeding farm can significantly reduce the probability of masked palm civets getting sick. Disinfection and epidemic prevention work should be carried out regularly, the breeding farm should be cleaned every day, feces should be removed, and the feeding troughs and water troughs should be disinfected to keep the breeding farm clean and dry.
6. Seed selection and mating. A ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 male to female masked palm civets is more suitable. The success rate of breeding is highest at 4 to 6 years of age. When selecting breeding stock, choose excellent masked palm civets with a moderate body size, a strong body, good fur quality, bright fur color, clear white spots on the head and face, moderate size, strong adaptability and fewer illnesses. It is best to introduce breeding stock in November, and it should not be too early or too late.
2. What permits are needed to raise masked palm civets?
If you want to raise masked palm civets, you need to obtain the "Wild Animal Domestication and Breeding Permit" and the "Wild Animal Business Permit" from the forestry department. The sale of masked palm civets also requires the "Animal Epidemic Prevention Qualification Certificate" and industrial and commercial certificates issued by the animal husbandry department. Without these permits, the sale of masked palm civets is illegal.
The masked palm civet is a very rare mountain delicacy and has rich nutritional value. Its fur can also be used to make writing brushes and painting brushes. The sales prospects for masked palm civets are very good, and the prospects for raising masked palm civets are very considerable.