I was just looking on the internet when i came across some, i didnt know you could even sell them. Does anybody know how you actually care for them?
**Dont worry, i dont think ill get one, im just wondering**
2007-02-23 05:14:02 · 7 answers · asked by § gαввαηα § 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
As previously said they are exceptionally social animals, but its not just a case of buying a load and putting them together, they live in very close knit family groups and they decide who gets to stay, and rejecting members of their own family is relatively common. They are omnivorous, eating small animals/reptiles, fruit/veg, roots/shoots, and primarily insects, and the extent of how varied diet they need would be the major expense, second only to the outdoor enclosure which true enough needs to be extensive due to their highly active foraging nature, but more importantly will need at least 6ft high walls (they climb pretty damn well), and needs to be dug down at least 4ft lower than that lined with concrete or similar, with the 4ft then filled with good earth and sand, cos they will dig out for sure otherwise. They are highly susceptible to boredom, and need to be kept amused and stimulated, and then of course you will need the appropriate license from your local council, as they are covered by the dangerous wild animals act, which will be a difficult task in itself.
2007-02-24 05:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by jase 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Meerkats are extremely social animals. To care for them properly, you would have to have a VERY large pen (ie: bigger than most houses) and have to own more than one.
All non-domesticated animals should be left to experts, or better yet, left in the wild where they belong. Many people have bought non-domesticated animals as pets because they wanted to be different and unique, but almost every single one has had trouble and they usually get rid of them (either humanely or otherwise) before the animal reaches adulthood.
I suggest ferrets if you want something unusual, but at least partially domesticated. I had two, and they were pretty easy to care for.
2007-02-23 05:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by taliswoman 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Glad to hear you're not thinking of buying one. Tell whoever is selling them about the exploitation of animals. They are not born with a price tag and therefore don't need one. Put them back in the wild.
2007-02-23 06:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They eat insects but the main problem is they are very active and social so you'd need a huge enclosure and about 10 of them.
2007-02-23 16:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didnt realise that they could be bought as pets and have no idea how you would look after them although I would assume that they would be quite similar to chipmunks if that is any help!
2007-02-23 05:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Take them to a wildlife park/Zoo !!!!
Who has them on the internet ????
Report them!!!!
2007-02-23 12:32:14 · answer #6 · answered by mesmerized 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same way you do gerbals. Insert here.
2007-02-23 05:21:57 · answer #7 · answered by Chicken Nugget 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋