Hi, id like to get some animal that is usually killed for food and take care for it as my pet. However, i will go to university in 2 years time and i wont be able to care for it than. So, is there some farm animal whose NATURAL life span is about 2 years?
2006-08-27 05:05:34 · 11 answers · asked by eldridan 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Mice and hamsters live for 1-2 years and are easy to care for. Rats live 1-3, guinea pigs around 5-7, parakeets up to 12, turtles up to 50+, chickens can live 5-8 years. Most barnyard type food animals have lifespans of 10 years or more. If you are looking for a larger animal try a trio of wool breed lambs. You will not have a hard time placing them when it comes time for you to move on, and they are generally very rewarding to care for. You can also try a milk goat, or small game hen type birds such as quail and pheasants. I raised button quail when I was in high school and they were a lot of fun! They are roasted whole and served as an appetizer in some countries, so they would fit your exact criteria... and you can raise them indoors in a dry aquarium with full spectrum lights.
2006-08-27 13:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by Hauntedfox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hamsters live approximately 2 years with proper care.
Rats live 2-3 years with proper care.
Gerbils 5-7.
Guinea pigs about 8.
Rabbits as long as guinea pigs.
of all of these, some have been known to live longer lives..so I wouldn't get a pet at all if you aren't willing to give it a home for the rest of it's life. It's unfair to the animal.
2006-08-27 12:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by Zoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had 3 rats and they all died about 2-21/2 years and there really cute and easy to care for!
but if you want to kill it to eat get a cow
2006-08-28 13:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by Holly C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rat, maybe? I had one when I was in high school and he was just as sweet as could be. He used to sleep in my bra. lol. But, he was unusual and lived for 9 years. When I graduated, my parents gave him to my cousin's elementary school and the kids took care of him and made him a class pet.
2006-08-27 12:13:19 · answer #4 · answered by tateronmycouch 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hamsters aren't generally considered farm animals but their lifespan is about that long.
2006-08-27 12:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rats they are so sweet and they live for 3 years at most. Males are calmer than females, but they are all sweet!! I love ratties!!
2006-08-27 23:05:34 · answer #6 · answered by DeAnna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...
If it's very healthy, a guinea pig will suffice. Hmm...Two years...
Other than that, a turtle, or something like it. There aren't that many animals who are used for meat and live only two years. I wish I could help more.
2006-08-27 12:12:33 · answer #7 · answered by Er The Bear <3 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
maybe a chicken. at least then you can have a good meal before you leave for the university
2006-08-27 12:12:44 · answer #8 · answered by notyours 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your intentions are good, but this has to be one of the strangest questions I've ever heard. I have no idea.
2006-08-27 12:11:16 · answer #9 · answered by smallweed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a market chicken
mcmurryhatchery.com
2006-08-27 15:34:55 · answer #10 · answered by Natalie Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋