Q- Who makes the sock monkeys?
A- Missus Mel'nee makes each sock monkey herself, in the Sunnyflower Farm workshop, using a variation or two on the traditional pattern distributed first by the Nelson Knitting Company, then by Fox River Mills. Missus Mel'nee's workshop monkey, Veronica, assists her.

Q- How long have you been making sock monkeys?
A- Since June of 2003.

Q- What is my sock monkey's name?
A- Your monkey is known only by its unique Sunnyflower Farm number until such time as you give it a "real" name!

Q- Can I send this monkey as a gift?
A- Yes! Just be sure to indicate the gift "ship to" address and any message (including the To: and From:) you'd like included on a gift card in your order email.

Q- Are your monkeys safe for children and infants?
A- Some of them are, but many are not due to buttons, etc. This will be clearly indicated in the monkey's individual description. I generally consider buttons, googles, jewelry, Velcro, etc., unsafe.

Q- What does it mean to put my monkey on reserve? How long can it stay on reserve?
A- This means that we will hold your desired monkey for you for a particular period before releasing the critter back into the adoption pool. Maximum reserve times vary by season.

    - From Jan-August, a monkey can be held on reserve for up to 30 days.
    - From September to December, a monkey reserve can last up to 14 days.
 
PS! We usually shut down the Adoption Center for the last two weeks of December.

Q- Do I have to have a Paypal account to pay for my monkey online?
A- Yes, although this is pretty easy to do. Just follow the link on the invoicing email you receive and you can sign up for a new account on the spot. This will allow you to make fast, secure online payments using a major credit card or bank account. (You can also send a check or money order by mail if you prefer.)

Q- What is Paypal?
A- Paypal is an Ebay company which acts as an intermediary for online purchases between sellers and their buyers, so you can submit credit card or bank account information to them in order to pay for your purchase from Daisycara.

Q- Who pays for shipping?
A- Buyer pays for shipping, which is a flat rate of $7.50 for either one or two monkeys (for three or more monkeys, charge will be clearly calculated as part of the overall cost in invoice.)

Q- How long will it take to get my monkey?
A- Monkeys are shipped once or twice a week by USPS Priority Mail, which generally takes 2-3 days.

Q- I live in Columbia-- how do I qualify for free delivery?
Just let us know! We can usually deliver a sock monkey in person to folks in Columbia within a day or two's notice. Now through fall, our normal drop-off hours are between 8 am and 1 pm, with occasional afternoon deliveries.

Q- Do you ship internationally?
No, not at this time, due to the international adoption paperwork involved.

Q- Do you take special orders for monkeys?
A- Much to Veronica's annoyance, Missus Mel'nee is uncomfortable making special order monkeys of a very specific nature. She also avoids making sock monkeys with licensed images and such (hence, no sports monkeys).
     However, she will accept requests of general sorts, such as "baby-friendly monkeys for girl twins," and is always interested in new sock monkey ideas. So just email adoptmymonkey@daisycara.com if you have thoughts or questions.

Q- Why do the monkeys cost different amounts?
A- Each unique monkey was created as the result of a particular combination of time, materials, and creative effort. Their adoption fees range accordingly.

Q- How long does it take to make a monkey?
A- That depends on the monkey! Some take considerably more time than others.

Q- What size are the monkeys?
A- Most of the monkeys are standard size, made from size "Large" socks and measuring about 19" along the backside from tip to toes. Sometimes Missus Mel'nee makes an extra large or extra small monkey (23" down to 14") and these are marked specifically.

Q- Do you make mini monkeys?
 A- Oh... occasionally. And who knows what will happen this year?

Q- Do you make just sock monkey clothes?
A- No, but our friends as S'Monkey's.com DO-- check Coco's Closet for sock monkey clothes and accessories.

Q- Can I adopt two of the same monkey?
 A- Each monkey is a unique individual, so it is only possible to adopt one of any kind. You are certainly welcome to adopt multiple monkeys at once, though!

Q- How do I clean my sock monkey?
A- While reportedly, sock monkeys can handle delicate cycle machine washing, they are actually much happier with a gentle hand-washing. But in any event-- PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR MONKEY IN THE DRYER! This can cause significant damage to the sock.

Q- Where does the monkey's costume come from?
A- These days, our workshop monkey, Veronica, has been designing a number of original outfits for the new sock monkeys. But we occasionally fall for a nice vintage piece, too.

Q- Are the costumes sewn on, or can you remove them?
A- It depends on the monkey. Sometimes clothes are sewn on because the monkey looks and feels better that way. Other times, clothes are removable so a monkey can enjoy multiple costumes. This will be indicated on the individual monkey page ("attached" vs. "removable" clothing).

Q- Why do some monkeys have white faces and others have brown faces?
A- Monkeys made with vintage-style socks ("Rockfords") generally have white faces, because the white toe is larger and allows for this classic style. Monkeys made from newer socks have smaller toes, and so the faces are brown. Most of Missus Mel'nee's sock monkeys are made from the vintage socks.

Q- Who or What is Daisycara? And how do you pronounce it?
A- Daisycara is the name of the business through which the adoption center operates. It is pronounced "Daisy CHA-ra," although of course it's not spelled that way.