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

3 жыл бұрын

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

Beautiful creature

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. ❤

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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

Best content ever

He is soooo darn cute!!!

They really love eating so cy❤

He is such a cute skunk 🦨

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

Very cute, thanks for sharing.

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely...glad you enjoyed it!

I love skunks so much! Thanks for sharing!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@anelisamorgan8590

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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 🦨!

I love skunks!! They are so cute!!

So darn adorable

Thank you so much!!!!!

He's so cute 😃 !!

Skunkies are so adorable

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

So cute

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

10 ай бұрын

Lol 😝

cute 🤗

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

Жыл бұрын

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!!!

😃Look at those sharp little teeth!

He’s the cutest little skunk ever!

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

I agree ☺️

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@NIN-a9195

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ❤

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

I can tell Marvin doesn't like doing dishes.

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmaKrZp9npvKnJM.html Start around 1:37. Great question!

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😅.

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

Жыл бұрын

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

🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

nice

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

I always feed wild skunks

Have he ever sprayed his smell?

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

Жыл бұрын

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 🦨 😉

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

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@michaeleconomides4054

2 жыл бұрын

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

Omg

what do skunks mean when they are making noises

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Does he eat pop corn?

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

For the most part, skunks are not picky eaters. He certainly would eat popcorn if I gave it to him, and he has had it from time to time, but it is not a main part of his diet.

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

6 ай бұрын

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.

Vegan skunk ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@thewildskunkwhisperer688

Жыл бұрын

You missed the crickets. They are omnivores. Never Vegan

How did you get pet skunk

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

2 жыл бұрын

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

@thewildskunkwhisperer688

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

Try raisens too. My wild skunks love them.

*FLOOF*

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

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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. 😉

don't they eat crayfish too

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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 KZread. 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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@thewildskunkwhisperer688

Жыл бұрын

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. 🤔

I don’t understand

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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!

Nope

Why are the nails so long

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle I see, I learned something new

@joycevansteen5703

3 жыл бұрын

They don't have skunk nail salons!

@Depths17

3 жыл бұрын

@@joycevansteen5703 good job answering your own question there

@joycevansteen5703

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

People in America are sad and lonely 😞

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

6 ай бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@thewildskunkwhisperer688

Жыл бұрын

Their spray isn't from poop. Different gland.

@thewildskunkwhisperer688

Жыл бұрын

@@RossL1946 LOL 😆

@wirehyperspace

Жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

......🙄😒🤨

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.

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

@thewildskunkwhisperer688

Жыл бұрын

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

Disgusting. Eating alone with a wild animal.

U need a man !!!

@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle

3 жыл бұрын

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

@thewildskunkwhisperer688

Жыл бұрын

@@AdventurousHeartRachelNagle 🥰🥰🥰

@thewildskunkwhisperer688

Жыл бұрын

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