Are ferrets, bearded dragons, and budgie parakeets good pets?

Question

Pleaz include detail and an explenation on why, becuz, im looking for a pet, and need some poinions from my fellow pplz.

Answer 1

I will add that ferrets can be VERY expensive pets.
They will need yearly rabies and distemper shots. They can catch colds from us, which may require vet attention if they get sick. Since they need to have at least 4 hours per day out of their cage, you have to keep a real close eye on them, they will pick up anything. So, they are known for getting blockages which could require surgery.
They also, they say after they hit 3 yrs old, can have all kinds of medical problems (cancer for i.e.) which will require vet care.
When I was thinking about getting my ferret, I had people tell me to start up a special bank account just for their medical needs.
Food can be costly...it is recommended that you feed several kinds of ferret food. The kind I get ranges $10-$25 per bag, I feed 4 different brands.
And, ferrets do better if they have a buddy, so, plan on buying 2. :)

Answer 2

Hi, I can give you all the info you'll ever need about ferrets but because I am a huge ferret fan and have three as we speak, I'll tell you there not for everyone. It takes a special type of person to love ferrets for several reasons. Ferrets are a high maint. pet if you think letting them out every day or close to it high maint. they do train to a litter box rather fast and pretty much on their own and you need one in thebox and out of the box. My ferrets will stop playing to go into the cage and use it then come back out and play some more. they have an oder even thou they are de gland and some people just cant handle it. they need to go to the vets once a year for check ups and there's nothing cheap about ferret vet bills. On the other hand, there's not a pet out there that can and will give you more fun and entertainment like those fuzzies. they bounce and run side ways almost the whole time they're out. when they lay real still looking like they're dead.. thats called speed bumping, thats where they're thinking what to get into next. these little critters have more personality in one paw than any dog or other pet I ever had and I had a lot of PETS if your looking for one of the best pets you could ever have...get a ferret and one more thing, you will hear people trash the fuzzies,telling you how they bit and will eat you but it's how you rase them. I think out of30 ferrets, I had maybe 2 that had a nipping problem and it didn't take long to break them of that habit. also NEVER tap them on the nose because they don't have any bone there and you could cave their nose in. when repermanding a ferret, scruffing it at the neck like it's mom would do works better than any thing else and there are lots of books and sites that would be happy to help you enjoy your little critter including myself. any time.

Answer 3

Ferrets can be great pets but require a ton of attention if they don't have a buddy. They can be a real handful but also are totally hilarious little dudes.. The dragon, not a good pet. It sites in a cage with no personality and they spit blood! The bird...? I have had a few and they can be entertaining but it's a bird! U cant play with a bird... The ferrets again out of the three would be your best bet. They eat cat food, but need there sent gland in the mail to be removed from vet. The females HAVE HAVE HAVE to be fixed because if they are not and cant breed then they will die! If u have a male and a female and they are not fixed, u will have a million of them in the morning! Ferrets also always s**t in a corner for some reason... Good luck.

Answer 4

Ferrets require a lot of upkeep, plus they do smell, as other people have already said. Their cages, which need to be pretty large anyway to allow for ample movement, need to be cleaned regularly and besides that they need a lot of attention. Other than that they can be really loving and fun pets. They're really curious and learn very quickly so you can train them to do all sorts of neat little things, but be careful. I've known people who have had ferrets that have escaped from their cages and such, gotten loose and made all sorts of messes.

Bearded dragons also need a lot of attention, moreso for their habitat than themselves. They need a large tank, basking lights, a heater, and other basic equipment/decorations to make their home as similar to their natural surroundings as possible. Their diet should ideally consits of beard dragon pellets, which you can get at most pet stores, I know Petsmart has 'em, supplemented with fresh fruits/veggies and mealworms/crickets/other insects. You have to be careful about what kinds of fresh fruits and veggies you feed them, there are lots of things that they're digestive systems can't work with really well which may make them sick and extra poopy. :( In the event that they do get sick, it can be hard to find a specialized herp (reptile vet) to treat them. If you can handle all of that then they are great pets, really fun to watch and a sure conversation starter!

Parakeets are probably the most common of the three pets you listed. They basically just need a cage (you can use newspaper to line the bottom of it, this needs to be changed out weekly at least as it collects waste), some playthings (little bells, mirrors, chewing blocks to keep their beaks in good shape), food, and treats. They're pretty low maitenence once you get everything set up. The only thing about parakeets is, they can be really great, loving pets or they can seem absolutely evil! I've encountered some pretty mean birds in my day but the ones that were cool were really neat, they'd play with you and sit on your finger and shoulder and all that. Usually the parakeet will take to it's owner and be wary of everyone else.

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

All of these animals can make good pets, but are very different. A budgie can be trained to land on your finger, and be friendly toward you, but requires a lot of work and patience. Its habitat is relatively simple, as well. A ferret is a perpetually playful carnivore, but requres a lot of clean up (kind of smelly!) and sleeps 18 hours a day. One must also consider allergies. A bearded dragon is my personal favorite, but unlike the other 2, where you can keep food contained in the house, a beardie requires live crickets weekly, and eventually will need a 40 breeder. Plus, its habitat is expensive as far as light and heating go. All three can have great personalities and have their plus sides, and all of them have their downs. Good luck!

Answer 6

Bearded dragons i have no experience with, ferrets are pooping machines!!!!!!! and they stink, they may tell you at the pet store that they don't but they do. A budgie parakeet is not a bad pet, i had one as a teenager and they are kinda fun, not hard to take care of and not a lot of mess

Answer 7

Rats are very smart and easily trainable, but they have a relativity short lifespan. Gerbils are also good pets, but they aren't as trainable and have an even shorter lifespan. Both require cages in their size and the same equipment your guinea pig and hamster have, only specialized for gerbils or rats. A rabbit, chinchilla or a ferret are good choices; all are smart and affectionate, and live a lot longer than gerbils and rats. They require more care, though, so make sure you have enough time to take care of them. If your parents allow you, you could probably even go into the dog/cat range. Dogs and cats make great pets, but they are commitments you have to make. Good luck, and I hope you get a pet you like!

Answer 8

I have a bearded dragon, and he's an excellent friend.

They are docile, they generally do not bite at all, and they are rather easy to take care of as long as you remember to feed them and change their water.

They generally eat crickets, which you must buy from a pet store. At a young age, they will need very small crickets (Baby crickets you could say), and as they get older, they will need larger ones.

You can also suppliment their diet with shreded veggies like carrots and cabbage...etc, but small amounts.

You mush have sand for the bottom of their GLASS TANK (Do not put in any kind of cage), and it must be the kind of sand they can eat. You will find it in bags at most pet stores.

They also need a heating pad under the tank, in one spot. These can also be found at the stores, and they stick to the underside of the tank and you plug it in. They will also require a lamp on top of the tank, again, special kind of bulb, pet store.

The initial setup is anywhere from 125.00 to 200.00 depending on the cost of the lizard and tank.

They are friendly, they enjoy coming out to play, but they are very fast and can get lost inside furniture, or down your air vents, so you must be sure to keep a good eye on them.

They can grow up to 3 feet or longer, but that takes quite a while.

Good luck, I'd highly reccomend one.

P.s., stay away from ferrets. I love em to death, but they smell, they steal your things and hide them on you, and they tend to bite, while not to be mean, it still hurts like hell. Budgies are just annoying.

Answer 9

It depends if you're a good owner. If you have lots of time to give them attention, they will be nice, well-adjusted pets.

Answer 10

My boyfriend and I have two beardies they are awesome and easy to take care of