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tracy asked in PetsOther - Pets · 6 years ago

Chicken, Rabbit, Ferrer, or Bearded Dragon? Please help!?

So my daughter is wanting a pet for her Birthday. She is turning 15, and has expressed a desire for either a chicken, rabbit, ferret, or a bearded dragon. We can afford anything that the pet may need, and we have lots of room. She is good with animals and ready for any pet she may want. Thanks!

Update:

Also I am open to suggestions about other pets to get her! Thank you so much!

Update 2:

So a lot of you guys are saying that she needs to look into the kind of pet she wants. She already has a guinea pig and two turtles, both of which she's had for a long time, so she knows how to take care of rodents and reptiles.

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  • 6 years ago
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    A rabbit is a great upgrade from guinea pigs, they both require the same amount of care and eat similar food and have similar bedding. They are a 8-10 year commitment though but I'm sure that's fine with your family. Ferrets are a good pet, they are pretty active and mischievous, great for kids. Bearded dragons are actually an excellent reptile for kids as well. They are calm and relatively easy to take care of. Since she has turtles, these guys are a great upgrade as well. I've never owned a chicken but they look like a lot of fun!

    15 year old me would have definitely picked a ferret. They're just super fun and engaging. They do require a lot of training during the first year and that's something a 15 year old can definitely handle, they have tons of time!~

  • 6 years ago

    I would go for a bearded dragon or a rabbit. A rabbit is a little more work than the bearded dragon but is an animal that like to be pet not picked up. Although very rewarding. A bearded dragon is slightly less work but is a reptile and it con become expensive when you have to feed it crickets everyday. Some bearded dragons love being handled. There don't. It really depends on its own personality. Choose wisely because she must take care of it if not it could get sick and the vet bills for either of these animals is very high. Keep in mind both animals need their nails cut every once in a while and is better o start off with a baby so they get to know you.

    Source(s): Own 1 of both.
  • 6 years ago

    Chickens: Need an outdoor setup; social animals, keep more than one; might not be legal in your housing residence - check local ordinances

    Rabbits: Can be either outdoor or indoor; need large habitats; can be house trained; Not necessarily good with handling; stress easily; require a varied diet

    Ferrets: Require a lot of exercise, attention, and time outside of their habitats; very playful, also very mischievous; Can be very loving;

    Bearded Dragons: Very personable; require an expensive set-up, with more expensive upkeep (ie. new light/heat/UVB bulbs, larger terrariums as he/she grows, food); omnivores: need live food such as crickets, worms, and dubia roaches, as well as pelleted food 24/7 and 'salads' with fresh fruits and veggies daily.

    Source(s): My knowledge on the critters in question.
  • 6 years ago

    I think it would be best to get her a chicken they are easy to care for and also exiting every morning to go outside and find eggs all you really need is their feeder, waterer, coop, roosts, nest box, but if you want to get a baby chick you will need a brooder, heat lamp, chick feed, bedding and lots of time it is also best if you get 2 or more because if you get 1 it can feel lonely and die

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