For the love of skunk

We've had Jada now for about seven months and she's been a real treat to own as a pet. I wouldn't necessarily recommend a skunk for everyone. Still, if you love animals, have an even temperament, and enjoy a constant well of patience for what can only be referred to as a tiny tornado, then a skunk will be a gem in your life.

Some general thoughts-

Potted plants are a "no", unless they sit at least 3 feet off the ground and are unscalable in any way. Jada is better at moving dirt than a roto-tiller.

Trash cans should also be covered or off the ground.

Skunks are not big fans of freeze-dried bugs, although Jada likes grasshoppers.

Skunks love a challenge. I found a great little at toy with a rocking bottom and homes for treats. She'll play with the toy several times a day and can be really amusing to watch.

Jada the Chocolate Skunk

Jada is our new beautiful four month old chocolate skunk.  Never in my life did I think I would ever own a skunk, but as it turns out, now that I have her, I wouldn't be without her.  She is such a darling!  She's also highly inquisitive-gets into EVERYTHING, very playful, and eats like there is no tomorrow!  And poops like there is no tomorrow, as well.

I have to admit, I was unprepared for the true nature of skunk poop.  I was expecting them to be much more efficient digesters, like rabbits or such.  Instead, their poop looks more like a dog's, I would say, and it is about as messy to clean up.

I've also learned that a skunk can put the phrase "stubborn as a mule" to shame when she sets her mind to it.  Once she sets a path, she will follow that path, come hell or high water!  If Jada is determined to do something, like get underneath the dresser drawer, it doesn't matter how many obstacles I set in her path, she will find away around them all to achieve her end goal.