my dad and i want to get a pet. we were going to get a chimp but they are too expensive and we were gonna get a duckling but we want an animal that we can train. Do you have any good ideas on what pet i should get?
p.s not a snake or a dog no reptiles nothing really weird and NOT a rabbit , we've had rabbits and they have died. no cats either please lol
2007-01-30 12:43:34 · 10 answers · asked by okay. 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST THESE ANIMALS, I JUST DONT THINK I CAN TALK MY DAD INTO GETTING ANY PET LIKE THAT...
2007-01-31 12:02:17 · update #1
save money and get a chimp cuz i think that would be really fun but if you want one now i would get a dog
2007-01-30 13:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by lindsay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing weird? What do you call having a chimp? I had an Aunt who had one once, and chimps are extremely destructive and unless caged, in a zoo, or in the wild - must have care 24 X 7. It is like having a 2-year old who never grows up, can climb where you can't, therefore, reaching ANY and everything, and has a high amount of dexterity (ability to manipulate small things).
Anyway, I'm not sure what you have against dogs, but one can train hamsters to some degree. Some Cockatiels and Parrots are highly trainable, too. The problem really is, the more intelligent and trainable something is, the more it must have a lot of stimulation and something to do nearly all the time. That is why Border Collies and Poodles are so trainable - yet, left to their own devices will get into deep trouble by making themselves busy however they can.
2007-01-30 12:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by CC 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chimps become vicious and dangerous as they hit maturity. THAT is why you don't want a chimp, not because of money. Monkeys and apes make horrible pets.
And ducks actually can be trained. You can even train fish to do tricks if you use the right techniques. But ducks require some specialized care and housing.
How about a nice parakeet or a cockatiel? They are easily trained and can learn lots of tricks. Most apartments and rentals will accept them, they are inexpensive, don't take up lots of space and after you buy the cage don't cost a lot to feed each week. And they can be great pets.
2007-01-30 12:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a ferret! They use a litter box like a cat does for the mess and have great personalities. The can be cuddly and mischievous too! They come in many different types from albino to nearly black in color. You can buy a decent sized cage for him when nobody is home. Also, the have exercise balls to roll around in just like hamsters.
2007-01-30 12:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by Ellwood 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no reptiles their not wierd there pretty cool. but i agree a bird might be a good choice for u. chimps are wild animals and not good pets. ducks are cool and can be trained. pot belly pigs are very train able. so arent skunks which r deoterized. sugar gliders are cool 2.
2007-01-30 13:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by blackraven254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st I would say"Pet Rocks" you can collect many types /shapes/colors..Maybe you two take walks or trips different places maybe you go Camping/site seeing stuff like that..and if you don,t do Any of These maybe you can start ! As for me I have many dogs (#6)and they are alot of work..as for my ROCKS they don,t[ha ha] I have Many of them too from ALL over the place you would be amazed How Many People Do collect Cool Rocks,,Peace to Ya'
2007-01-30 13:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by reseda1420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Farrets are fun,, why did your rabbit die? animals take alot of lov- care , Im not saying you did anything,, maybe a pig they are verry smart.fun, despite popular openion clean. hope this helps and good luck.
2007-01-30 14:37:45 · answer #7 · answered by shashonah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(I have had all of the following pets, and they have ratings beside them, 5 stars is the highest)
1. ferrets ****- high maintenance, playful, intelligent, litterbox trained, incredibly entertaining!!
2. gerbils *****- very low maintanance, interested by anything you put in the cage, and sweet, gentle, and cute!!
3. hamster **- very low maintanance, but they tend to bite, not sociable, and bad parents, but very cute!!
hope this helps!!!!
2007-01-30 13:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by ferrets4ever 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Omg, I totally suggest a bird of some sort...I perfer larger ones such as parrots...try quaker parrots, they are sweet, they can learn how to talk...they are cheap and they arent too small but arent too big...I have two myself...very dear to me...I love them to death
2007-01-30 12:52:27 · answer #9 · answered by luvaly_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rabbit, of course!!
2007-01-30 13:20:56 · answer #10 · answered by tatenuri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋