Small Pets To Have

Top 10 small pets that could be right for your kids 1.

Small pets to have. They are nocturnal which means they can be a disappointing pet for. According to the american pet products association 2011 2012 survey the top eight small pets are rabbits hamsters guinea pigs mice rats gerbils chinchillas and ferrets. Parrots are the most popular domestic bird and for good reason. Small pets such as mice hamsters and rats can be very sensitive to heat due to their tiny size.

Gerbils are great fun to watch. Read our tips on how to keep them cool and comfortable. They have one of the longer life spans of small pets living between 7 to 10 years. Easiest small animals to care for and why they might be right for you hamsters.

Another small pet suggestion is a flying squirrel. Guinea pigs and hamsters are often lumped into the same category but the truth is that they. While hamsters are fun and active pets they are nocturnal which means that they can be a disappointing pet. As small pets go guinea pigs also known as cavies are virtual giants.

They make great small pets but they aren t for everyone. Hamsters are fun and active pets. I have two and i absolutely love them. Rabbits are social and friendly animals and adapt very well to human companionship.

They are burrowing animals by nature and they spend hours digging for. However they are not. They are playful and interactive by nature. Their floppy ears soft fur.

Choosing the right small pet gerbils as pets. Also not many vets know how to treat flying squirrels so you have to learn on your own with them. Here s a quick review of each species child friendly pet potential.