I need a pet, but I don't know what's right for me.
Hi fellow wisemen/women!!
I can't live without a pet, I just moved and I need a pet, I am alone most of the time and I think it would be nice to have one...
I need one that's low-maintenance, since i go to work on constantly shifting schedules, and I stay at work at around 10 hours a day (including transportation, traffic, agh), nut I have 2 days of weekly, and I also feel like i can't have something boring... I'd like my pet to be pretty interactive but not too needy (e.g, i'd love a dog but he might not like the lack of attention).
I don't mind if the food and housing is a bit expensive, as long as I don't have to clean it too often. (Am I even being reasonable???)
My place is pretty small, no lawn, just garage with a gate, not like those shutters... Sorta open?... If I can keep my pet indoors that would be great.
Thanks for the help anyone!
I'm wiling to adjust these things a bit just to get a good companion
i know this is a little off the op,but parakets can be very entertaining,with a little time and patience you may get to like them,they will happily 'talk' away for hours,and can be very smart..
The others have made some good suggestions. A dog is certainly a no go at this point in your life and if you choose to adopt a cat then I would defintely go with an adult and not a kitten. A kitten would require much more vital socialization and attention then you would be able to provide.
You could always go with a parakeet pair but remember to give the birds pleanty of space with an apporpriate sized cage. I've seen far too many poor parkeets cooped up in a tiny little cage picked up from a pet store that isn't big enough for the poor thing to hardly even spread its wings. While that little 1' by 1' cage may save space it would be cruel to the bird.
There are also some more low maintence reptiles that you may consider such as a leopard gecko. They don't take up too much room, require too much special care or need as much attention.
With an appropriate sized aquarium you may also consider an aquatic turtle.
The others have made some good suggestions. A dog is certainly a no go at this point in your life and if you choose to adopt a cat then I would defintely go with an adult and not a kitten. A kitten would require much more vital socialization and attention then you would be able to provide.
You could always go with a parakeet pair but remember to give the birds pleanty of space with an apporpriate sized cage. I've seen far too many poor parkeets cooped up in a tiny little cage picked up from a pet store that isn't big enough for the poor thing to hardly even spread its wings. While that little 1' by 1' cage may save space it would be cruel to the bird.
There are also some more low maintence reptiles that you may consider such as a leopard gecko. They don't take up too much room, require too much special care or need as much attention.
With an appropriate sized aquarium you may also consider an aquatic turtle.
I used to have a turtle!! I'll go see if I can take care of one now that I'm working.
If you get a parakeet that's hand raised then yes, they can learn to enjoy being held. They still like companionship though, so getting two would be better, all it means is getting a slightly bigger cage.
Budgies can learn to talk, they whistle wonderfully, they're very affectionate if trained and handled early and often. They can be a bit loud though, mostly when you don't want them to be, late evenings and early mornings.
My grandfather raised budgies and cockatiels and I've always had birds in my life. I love these little animals, they really can be the perfect pet.
A hamster isn't a bad idea either. Hamsters are solitary animals, they really don't need a lot of attention and actually prefer to be left alone, but, with early handling they can learn to tolerate and enjoy their human beings. Only thing about hamster is that they're nocturnal, not bad if you work during the day.
If you get a parakeet that's hand raised then yes, they can learn to enjoy being held. They still like companionship though, so getting two would be better, all it means is getting a slightly bigger cage.
Budgies can learn to talk, they whistle wonderfully, they're very affectionate if trained and handled early and often. They can be a bit loud though, mostly when you don't want them to be, late evenings and early mornings.
My grandfather raised budgies and cockatiels and I've always had birds in my life. I love these little animals, they really can be the perfect pet.
A hamster isn't a bad idea either. Hamsters are solitary animals, they really don't need a lot of attention and actually prefer to be left alone, but, with early handling they can learn to tolerate and enjoy their human beings. Only thing about hamster is that they're nocturnal, not bad if you work during the day.
Oh?... Hmmm... That's a good idea... I know very little about parakeets (or birds, in general), is a 15x15x15 cage okay for a pair (used to be my rabbit's cage)?...
As for hamsters, I used to have a pair but they are very unfriendly!!
They always run away, too, I end up panicking... We have those here, but only 2 varieties, the Siberian Dwarf and the, uh, Bear? Not sure, the common one.
Oh?... Hmmm... That's a good idea... I know very little about parakeets (or birds, in general), is a 15x15x15 cage okay for a pair (used to be my rabbit's cage)?...
As for hamsters, I used to have a pair but they are very unfriendly!!
They always run away, too, I end up panicking... We have those here, but only 2 varieties, the Siberian Dwarf and the, uh, Bear? Not sure, the common one.
When it comes to birds it's a very bad idea to use a cage not designed for them. The bars on most pet cages are too far apart and many birds have died because they get stuck.
It's best to get a cage specifically designed for your breed of bird, yes, there are different cages for different bird breeds.
The bigger the better. There are great cages available, if you don't mind getting a used one I would recommend checking ebay or your local sellers.
Make sure that your birds have a cuddle bone, this will keep their beaks from growing too long. Because budgies have hooked beaks it's very important as a long beak can actually kill them.
If you decide to go with budgies then let me know, I can help you with the buying of the cage and the accessories and give you some info on the care of your birds.
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