Rodents. Smaller mammals, including
hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils
, are relatively easy to raise. Also, most will thrive in a relatively small living space, and care is fairly straightforward. Except for hamsters, which are solitary, it's best to obtain young same-sex pairs.
What is a good first pet for a child?
According to Dr. Lianne McLeod, the veterinary guide for exotic pets at about.com, top seven are:
guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, gerbils, mice, lepard geckos
, and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. Other animal-care professionals promote birds or fish as ideal first pets for children.
What is the easiest pet for a kid?
- Dogs. Let's be honest, us Brits are dog crazy. …
- Cats. The other top dog when it comes to the nation's favourite pet has to be the cat! …
- Rabbits. Rabbits are a very popular starter pet for families. …
- Guinea Pigs. …
- Lizards. …
- Hamsters. …
- Fish. …
- Rats.
What's the easiest pet to take care of?
- Hamsters. While hamsters are fun and active pets, they are nocturnal, which means that they can be a disappointing pet for small children. …
- Guinea Pigs. …
- Rabbits. …
- Chinchillas. …
- Mice and Rats. …
- Parrots. …
- Hermit Crabs. …
- Ferrets.
What is a low maintenance pet for kids?
Hamsters
Most kids end up having hamsters as childhood pets because they're more low-maintenance than other animals. For the most part, hamsters do well on their own.
What is the cleanest pet to own?
- Budgies. Budgies are a great pet option as they are very easy to look after. …
- Hamsters. The benefit of having a hamster is that they are incredibly easy to look after. …
- Guinea pigs. …
- Cats. …
- Dogs.
What is a good starter pet for a 10 year old?
1.
Fish
. A fish may be the perfect “starter” pet for a child, but not just any fish will do. Goldfish may seem like the most obvious choice, but they're actually more difficult to raise than the Siamese fighting fish (Betta fish).
What is the friendliest small pet?
- Hamsters. Hamsters are naturally playful, but they're also extremely affectionate and love attention. …
- Ferrets. …
- Guinea Pigs. …
- Lovebirds. …
- Hedgehogs. …
- Sugar Gliders. …
- Chinchillas. …
- Rabbits.
What's the cheapest pet to have?
- Guinea Pigs. If you're looking for something cuddly that's easier on the wallet than a puppy, you may want to consider a guinea pig. …
- Hermit Crabs. …
- Sea Monkeys. …
- Dwarf Frogs. …
- Goldfish. …
- Leopard Geckos. …
- Ants. …
- Canaries.
What pet is the most low maintenance?
- Birds.
- Snakes. …
- Sea Monkeys. …
- Guinea pigs. …
- Goldfish. Ahh, the goldfish. …
- Cats. If you claim that you are not a “cat person”, have you ever tried owning a cat? …
- Hamsters. Taking care of a hamster is easy once they have the proper cage. …
What is the cleanest animal in the world?
Contrary to popular belief,
pigs
are unable to sweat; instead, they wallow in mud to cool down. Their mucky appearance gives pigs an undeserved reputation for slovenliness. In fact, pigs are some of the cleanest animals around, refusing to excrete anywhere near their living or eating areas when given a choice.
What can I get instead of a pet?
- Fish. While this isn't always the case, fish may be a great option for people starting out on their pet ownership journey for a number of reasons. …
- Parakeets. …
- Rabbit. …
- Hamsters. …
- Bearded Dragons. …
- Turtle. …
- Tarantula. …
- Chinchilla.
What is the coolest pet to own?
- Chinchilla.
- Cockatiel.
- Iguana.
- Insects and Spiders.
- Sugar Glider Squirrel.
- Hedgehog.
- Ferret.
- Wallaby.
What is the best pet for a 9 year old?
- Cat. …
- Rabbit. …
- Guinea pig. …
- Turtle. …
- Bird. …
- Lizard. …
- Hamster. Hamsters are nocturnal so only night owls will really get to see this critter in action. …
- Fish. Often regarded as the perfect first pet for kids, fish are fascinating family members to watch, no matter your age.
What is the best pet for a 5 year old?
- Parakeet. Parakeets (also called budgies) can be a good option when it comes to pets for kids. …
- Crested Gecko. If you are comfortable with lizards in your home, then a fun and unique pet to consider is the crested gecko. …
- Rats. …
- Canaries and Finches. …
- Guinea Pigs. …
- Rabbits. …
- Cats and Dogs. …
- Bearded Dragons.
What is the cheapest exotic pet?
- Green Iguana: $15–25. Iguanas are some of the most prominent victims of suffering inadequate care from their presence as cheap animals in chain pet stores. …
- Degu: $10–20. …
- Budgerigar: $10–35. …
- Hermit Crabs: $5–35. …
- Axolotl: $15–35.
