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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2007 14:14:35 GMT
My sons would love a pet. First choice would be a dog, but my eldest developed an allergy last year  . We're not cat people. Also we travel for approx. one weekend every six weeks. I have friends that could mind a little something for that time. Any ideas? I've thought about a bird, but hate seeing them cooped up in tiny cages, and I don't have a hug amount of space, so a proper avery is out  |
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Post by madonplants on Mar 20, 2007 15:40:02 GMT
Tropical fish? I have a 'large' catfish atm, but the kids really like the little ones, so we may have to find room for a little community tank as well. The kids at the fish shops are always glued to the tanks and they don't need much looking after.
Keith
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2007 17:13:58 GMT
How about a pet rat ? Or maybe some other rodent - hamster or gerbil maybe. Actually, Mrs FA (a vet nurse) says that Guinea Pigs are lovely pets. They're not expensive to buy or keep either. Rabbits are also nice pets.
FA x
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Mar 20, 2007 17:42:59 GMT
I think I'd go for a Guinea Pig  . I had a couple a few years ago and they were fantastic. Very tame and very friendly! S x |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 20, 2007 17:49:44 GMT
Whatever it is, could I suggest two of it? I've always thought that (particularly caged) pets or fish need company... of course, sex may be an issue... and fighting... sorry...
OM.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2007 19:16:21 GMT
Ive got 2 guineapigs both females, they are very easy to keep.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2007 19:55:59 GMT
PS - Please don't tell 4P I suggested rodentia as pets. She'll never speak to me again ;D FA x |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2007 20:35:54 GMT
I've thought about guinea pigs, 'cause I've had several during my lifetime. Will give it alot of thought before we decide... |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 20, 2007 20:46:37 GMT
Ooooo dont get a bird - hate to think of them caged up - a law should be passed against this; one day it will  Next door had a rabbit - they used to leave it out in their secure garden and it had a "house" to go in at night should it wish - and when they were going on hols I wuld just throw over the odd carrot or two - it was fine - it lived to a good age too jenny x |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2007 20:48:32 GMT
Couldn't do that here, Jenny. My garden has foxy visitors, and is besieged by cats . Sounds wonderful, though. Hate to have any animal cooped up. Hutches sold in pet shops are tiny!  |
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. We're not cat people. Also we travel for approx. one weekend every six weeks. I have friends that could mind a little something for that time. Any ideas? I've thought about a bird, but hate seeing them cooped up in tiny cages, and I don't have a hug amount of space, so a proper avery is out 
. I had a couple a few years ago and they were fantastic. Very tame and very friendly!
