Skunks!!

I recently heard of someone raising skunks, but I don't have a direct connection with them to ask any questions. Although I probably would never end up raising a skunk, the idea intrigues me! Does or has anyone ever raised skunks? I can think of a ton of questions to ask!! They are very cool animals!

I personally don't keep skunks and I'm not that knowledgeable, but I would love one someday.
However, it is illegal in some states to keep domesticated skunks.
Domesticated skunks can be descented and come in a plethora of mutation colors.
My favorite color is the champagne and apricot. Some of the dark eyed whites are very pretty too.

http://skunkville.homestead.com/file...3champagne.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...nk/may09-1.jpg

http://media.cleveland.com/metro/pho...54fc61414e.jpg

Thanks for the info! Those pics are cool. I'm prob going to spend the next half hour looking up skunk morphs. :D

At the pet store I work at we get baby skunks in every year! This year we got three. An apricot, a chocolate, and a black. This photo was from when they first came in.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/edupu2ut.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/u7u2aru6.jpg

We still have the black one. He is about 6 months old and 10 pounds now.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/e8yguteb.jpg



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Originally Posted by missriss2012

At the pet store I work at we get baby skunks in every year! This year we got three. An apricot, a chocolate, and a black. This photo was from when they first came in.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/edupu2ut.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/u7u2aru6.jpg

We still have the black one. He is about 6 months old and 10 pounds now.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/e8yguteb.jpg



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Damnit!! So stinking cute!
That's it. I'm moving to Florida!

I get to cuddle with him several times a week! It will be a sad day when he leaves. We love him.


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Originally Posted by missriss2012

At the pet store I work at we get baby skunks in every year! This year we got three. An apricot, a chocolate, and a black. This photo was from when they first came in.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/edupu2ut.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/u7u2aru6.jpg

We still have the black one. He is about 6 months old and 10 pounds now.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/e8yguteb.jpg



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Oh my god. How adorable. THAT FACE! * squee*

I might have to check out the laws in NY. Although I'm nowhere near NYC, I know local wildlife is off limits. Not sure what the domesticated skunk laws are. I may just stick to staring at the two out my window digging up my front lawn for grubs. But they are so dang cute!

Yup. Illegal in NY State.

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Originally Posted by ballbreeder

Yup. Illegal in NY State.

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That sucks! Here in Michigan you just need a permit and it's just a formality. They give them to everyone and anyone. I want one, too and know a breeder. My dachshund would never leave it alone and drive me crazy, though, LOL! I can't have a cat for the same reason.

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Originally Posted by treeboa

That sucks! Here in Michigan you just need a permit and it's just a formality. They give them to everyone and anyone. I want one, too and know a breeder. My dachshund would never leave it alone and drive me crazy, though, LOL! I can't have a cat for the same reason.

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In Florida you need a permit as well and you have to live in a stand alone home. No apartments or town homes.


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We have big rabies issues in NYS. From what I read, that's the reason for banning all animals that are found in the natural wildlife, domesticated or not.

Wow those are super cute. What do skunks run? $$ wise

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Wow those are super cute. What do skunks run? $$ wise

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We are selling ours for $450. They are neutered and descented.


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I know a few people who have skunks, they seem pretty cool. They are illegal in my state though so no skunk for me. I love the different colors they come in.

Took some new pics with my buddy!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/ypubeve7.jpg
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Had to login to comment...because OMG SKUNKS. <3 Sweet babies. So gorgeous. I love skunks.

So Jealous.......so jealous..........
He looks like a sweety!

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We just got our second skunk. Legal with a permit in Wisconsin. They are pretty awesome pets!