they love animals and i want to show them responsibility
2006-11-01 01:27:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
HERMIT CRABS spray water on them a few times a day water daily and put food in once a week. oh and but a heating pad to stick to the tank. easy pesy but DON"T FORGET ABOUT THEM i did and lost two because of no water just this week it is daily but if they don't have time to play withtem no big deal
2006-11-01 05:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mu 4 yr old son has 4 rabbits an a ginea pig they both are ver easy to care for an not much of a hassle the ginea pig we have is in an aquiream an she does fine he helps me change her bedding every week an feed an water her everyday they rabbits he helps with as well both are inexepensive the food is about $5.00 a bag an bedding wich make sure you get pine bedding cedar is bad for both is about the same price an it lasts us for 3-4 months at the least a water bottle is only about $2-3 depending on what size you get we got a med one thats 10 oz so we only fill it once a day before he goes to pre-school an the food we just used an old household bowl with a rabbit wich are my favorite their cages are a little more than a tank but you can build one for very cheap an their food is $5 for a 50lb bag an i buy hay by the bale they not only use it for bedding they eat it too an its $2 a bale you an by treats an other things for each wich will cost you more but either of these 2 i prefer they are very low maintanence an ver inexpensive an both are very good with kids my sons 4 an they are great with him an hes had 2 of the rabbits for about a yr now an hte littler 2 about 3 months an the ginea pig for almost 2 yrs good luck hope this helps
2006-11-01 05:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by misty w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've gotten pets that go in aquariums for my children and after while they just ignored them. Especially when it came to cleaning the pets home. My suggestion to you would be something that the children can have that is hands on like a puppy or a kitten. You could even go to your local shelter and find a pet that is a little older and is easier for the children (one thats already potty trained). Whatever you choose for them be sure that the children are good to the animal and the animal will take good care of your children. Good Luck
2006-11-01 01:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by blackandwhite 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish!!!
My son won several goldfish in a fair two years ago and they are still going strong. When we got them they were only 1/2 inch but they are now 3 inches long now. If taken care of properly, they will live many years. You have to be careful in the first month to monitor water conditions though. Do not get a fish bowl unless you believe in fish heaven. Go big in the beginning (at least a 10 gallon tank for 1-2 goldfish. ) do your research or email me if you have questions.
My son's responsibilities are checking the water temp and nitrate levels, feeding them, helping with the tank cleaning and checking and changing the water filters. He also is in charge of the interior decorating :-)
2006-11-01 01:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first pet was when i was in 2nd grade. And I got a maltese puppy. She passed on to doggy heaven a couple of years ago. But get them a puppy. The puppy can grow up with them, and they can grow up with the puppy. To be able to cherish the memories of having a puppy through my childhood is nothing sweeter. Don't put it outside. Keep it inside. I know there's potty training involved. But if everyone is willing to help out it shouldn't be to hard.
2006-11-01 05:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by Brandi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If toddlers are too youthful to fully take on the duty of a puppy, they both would not have one or the figure might want to settle for that it really is going to be their puppy. helping young children study about duty and worrying for an animal is one component, status by technique of and letting an animal struggle through so your toddlers study a lesson is yet another count number completely. i'd step in and MAKE the youngsters preserve the hamster till i might want to locate yet another good abode for it (if i didn't want to save it).
2016-12-05 10:20:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A full set up aquarium, even a small one, can be a fair amount of work. I'd say to start smaller with a fish bowl and guppies, a beta, or goldfish. See how well they do with this to keeping up on the duties and then after some time of showing responsibility, step them up to an aquarium with a proper set up.
2006-11-01 01:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A betta fish, they live long... but dont have them with other bettas because they will attack eachother. Or you can get guppie's. Or a goldfish. I would recommend a 10 gal at least and get it at wal-mart since it's WAY cheaper but the bigger the tank is... the easier it is to maintain and take care of.
2006-11-01 01:45:03 · answer #8 · answered by sogullablegurly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guinea Pigs. They are less likely to bite then hamsters. They are cute and can be walked on harnesses. Goldfish are the easiest pets to care for but they are boring. Oh, turtles make cute pets as well. I really recommend guinea pigs though. Get babies so they get used to you!
2006-11-01 01:32:14 · answer #9 · answered by SHELTIELUVER 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how old are the kids??
show by example.. the WORST thing a parent can say is "if you dont take care of it.. we get rid of it" YOU, being the adult, need to be fully prepared to take on the responsibilty of pet ownership youself since kids cannot fully understand LIFETIME COMMITMENT...
hermit crab
betta fish
2006-11-01 02:31:37 · answer #10 · answered by CF_ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋