Small Pets To Have In Your Room

A few female mice can share a cage that s around 2 feet in length and width and 1 foot tall.

Small pets to have in your room. Betas guppies and goldfish are all fish i have had while living in a dorm. While hamsters are fun and active pets they are nocturnal which means that they can be a disappointing pet for small children. Make sure the animals have been sexed properly and are of the right age to leave their mothers. Please be sure that when buying any small animal for yourself or your children you always use a reputable breeder.

As small pets go guinea pigs also known as cavies are virtual giants. In fact each of the 13 guinea pig breeds recognized by the american cavy breeders association can weigh up to 3 pounds or 1 360 grams that s a lot compared to a parakeet. Rabbits rabbits are small mammals in the family leporidae of the order lagomorpha found in several parts of the world. Rats are the ideal small pets if you want your child to develop a strong bond with his her first pet as rats are extremely sociable and intelligent.

It is better to have 2 rabbits bonded because then when your not home they can play with each other and not be lonely. However if you work long days and are home alone only at night a hamster might be ideal for you as a hamster is great company in the evening hours. Get a pair or small group of female mice as they typically are social and happiest with company. Of all the easy pets to take care of in a dorm room a fish has to be one of the easiest.

Never buy animals from pet shops unwilling to spend time with you making sure you understand the commitment being taken on. Spiny mice are small little pets that are not the domesticated specie and commonly sold in stores. They have a great memory for a creature which is so small and will survive on food pellets that you can find at the pet store. They come in several colors and patterns and can have short or long hair.

Mice are great for small spaces particularly if you don t have much time to handle your animal but still want something cute furry and fun to watch. Besides patagonian cavies are also lovely pets yet they are bigger than spiny mice and they are suited as outdoor pets. They are especially easy because they don t require any special lights and can live in a regular fish bowl. To care for these pets you need to make them an omnivorous diet glass aquarium and a special exercise wheel.