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FUN FACTS:
The Red Kangaroo is the largest mammal native to Australia, largest living marsupial, and largest of the
kangaroos. Males are called "Boomers" and females are called "Flyers." They live in small groups called "Mobs."
(Wikipedia)
The Red Kangaroo is the largest mammal native to Australia, largest living marsupial, and largest of the
kangaroos. Males are called "Boomers" and females are called "Flyers." They live in small groups called "Mobs."
(Wikipedia)
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Here at Castleberry Safari Ltd. we have discovered that the kangaroo is probably the most docile and
loveable pet ever. We acquired our first, Miss Roo, at six months of age and kept her in the house
(diapered) until she was a year of age at which time we slowly introduced her to the outside world by
letting her spend time in the back yard with our other animals. She soon became adjusted to being
outside and at night we would put her in a cabana with the young coatimundi’s and their friends, the
cats. (2)
Being all grown up and adapted to the outside world, she still enjoys an occasional visit in the house
and remembers her favorite places……a nap on the bed or lying in front of the fireplace. (3)(4)
The kangaroos have their outside pasture with access to the back yard and Miss Roo still comes to
the back yard morning and evening for her treats; apple slices, crackers, and small marshmallows. We
also have continued feeding her a small amount of milk twice a day along with the other treats and she
still remains affectionate and loveable.(4a) This makes it convenient as she doesn’t mind us looking in
her pouch when she’s carrying her baby and even petting it as it gets old enough to start sticking its head
out. (5) You can see the baby in Roo’s pouch just prior to us pulling him and putting him in his new
pouch. This is where he will be taking his naps until he gets a little older. (6)
The babies, when pulled, are checked by our Vet for health issues and the males neutered so they will
make good pets. It is necessary to neuter the males if they are to be kept as pets, as bottle raised males
tend to be aggressive when they reach maturity. We prefer to keep the newly pulled baby with us for a
short time before placing it in a new home, until they have adjusted to taking the bottle.
We pull the baby late in the evening and by the next morning it’s hungry and easier to get to nurse.
The first few feedings we have to assist getting the bottle in its mouth but in a short period of time the
baby takes right to the bottle. We mix 4 cups of water with 1 cup of the Goats Milk Esbalic for Puppies.
In addition to the milk, we keep available for the Roo the Mazuri Kangaroo & Wallaby Diet (pellets) sold
by Purina.
The baby Roos, once pulled from their mother and bottle fed, adapt very quickly to their new
surroundings and become one of the family. The nice part is they adapt to “your” schedule. On the days
I go into our office, the babies go with me and they just settle into their “home away from home”. (7)
This baby named “Dude” graduated from the pouch to a blanket in the corner of the bedroom closet
where he goes for his naps normally after his feedings. (8) Dude loves to explore the house and check
out his “siblings”, the baby coatis. (9)
If you’re looking for a unique pet that will “turn heads” you’ll definitely want to consider the Roo.(10)
Worming: I worm the adult Roos by putting Pyrante (available from your Vet) on their feed or treats,
giving them 10 – 30 cc per 100 lbs of weight. I administer this twice a year.
Fleas: As a precaution I use Revolution monthly on the Roos that come in to the backyard as they are in
contact with the cats and rabbits that run loose. The amount used will be the same as for dogs going by
their weight.
Here at Castleberry Safari Ltd. we have discovered that the kangaroo is probably the most docile and
loveable pet ever. We acquired our first, Miss Roo, at six months of age and kept her in the house
(diapered) until she was a year of age at which time we slowly introduced her to the outside world by
letting her spend time in the back yard with our other animals. She soon became adjusted to being
outside and at night we would put her in a cabana with the young coatimundi’s and their friends, the
cats. (2)
Being all grown up and adapted to the outside world, she still enjoys an occasional visit in the house
and remembers her favorite places……a nap on the bed or lying in front of the fireplace. (3)(4)
The kangaroos have their outside pasture with access to the back yard and Miss Roo still comes to
the back yard morning and evening for her treats; apple slices, crackers, and small marshmallows. We
also have continued feeding her a small amount of milk twice a day along with the other treats and she
still remains affectionate and loveable.(4a) This makes it convenient as she doesn’t mind us looking in
her pouch when she’s carrying her baby and even petting it as it gets old enough to start sticking its head
out. (5) You can see the baby in Roo’s pouch just prior to us pulling him and putting him in his new
pouch. This is where he will be taking his naps until he gets a little older. (6)
The babies, when pulled, are checked by our Vet for health issues and the males neutered so they will
make good pets. It is necessary to neuter the males if they are to be kept as pets, as bottle raised males
tend to be aggressive when they reach maturity. We prefer to keep the newly pulled baby with us for a
short time before placing it in a new home, until they have adjusted to taking the bottle.
We pull the baby late in the evening and by the next morning it’s hungry and easier to get to nurse.
The first few feedings we have to assist getting the bottle in its mouth but in a short period of time the
baby takes right to the bottle. We mix 4 cups of water with 1 cup of the Goats Milk Esbalic for Puppies.
In addition to the milk, we keep available for the Roo the Mazuri Kangaroo & Wallaby Diet (pellets) sold
by Purina.
The baby Roos, once pulled from their mother and bottle fed, adapt very quickly to their new
surroundings and become one of the family. The nice part is they adapt to “your” schedule. On the days
I go into our office, the babies go with me and they just settle into their “home away from home”. (7)
This baby named “Dude” graduated from the pouch to a blanket in the corner of the bedroom closet
where he goes for his naps normally after his feedings. (8) Dude loves to explore the house and check
out his “siblings”, the baby coatis. (9)
If you’re looking for a unique pet that will “turn heads” you’ll definitely want to consider the Roo.(10)
Worming: I worm the adult Roos by putting Pyrante (available from your Vet) on their feed or treats,
giving them 10 – 30 cc per 100 lbs of weight. I administer this twice a year.
Fleas: As a precaution I use Revolution monthly on the Roos that come in to the backyard as they are in
contact with the cats and rabbits that run loose. The amount used will be the same as for dogs going by
their weight.
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