10 Small Pets That Could Be Right for Your Kids!

10 Small Pets That Could Be Right for Your Kids!

10. Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are really cute small animals who need very little attention, but mind you- if you don’t socialize often with your hedgehog or pet it, the hedgehog could turn into a biter, which might pose problems later. Hedgehogs are for those people who require a more “advanced” pet. They are solitary animals and prefer to live alone, you can keep them in a rabbit sized cage but keep in mind that they are excellent climbers and might slip out if there is no lid on the top.

9. Guinea pigs

Guinea pigs are considered as the sweetest and most sociable of any pet rodent, they are definitely one of the larger rodents out there however. A guinea pig will measure between 8 to 12 inches from nose to tip of the back when fully grown. They are extremely cute, cuddly and like to socialize with their owners and other guinea pigs. They have a life span of 5-10 years and are great as a “starter pet”, suitable for children of any age group.

8. Hamsters

Hamsters are extremely popular due to their cute looks, furry coat and relatively inexpensive care requirements. They are usually okay with being handled, but smaller breeds can get nippy and temperamental, especially females. The larger breeds, such as the Syrian hamster are much better if you want your children to handle them, as the larger breeds are not as delicate and are quite docile and well mannered.

7. Rats

A rat may not be what you were thinking of when your kid asked for a pet, but they are extremely sociable, intelligent and low maintenance. They are also very playful animals and like to engage themselves with toys, or stuff like paper towel rolls and ropes. They can be handled a lot, are very calm and cute as well. They are the ideal small pets if you want your child to develop a strong bond with his/her first pet, as rats are extremely sociable and intelligent.

6. Gerbils

Gerbils are group animals and are generally kept in groups of two to four. They are quite inexpensive, and a ten gallon tank should be enough for a couple of these cute little rodents. They can be held and cuddled with but be careful not to harm the little creatures as they are rather delicate. Gerbils come in many varieties and the best part about them is that they are odorless and remain quite clean. Also, unlike hamsters, gerbils are not nocturnal.

5. Ferrets

Ferrets are extremely active, highly inquisitive and very agile animals. Not to mention that they are super cute and furry as well. They also have a longer lifespan than most small pets, at around 8-10 years. The ferret is an animal which once let out of it’s cage will run around your house to inspect every nook and cranny, so you need to make sure that someone responsible is around when the ferret gets out of its cage.

4. Chinchillas

Of all the furry little creatures on this list, Chinchillas are the furriest. They have a deep, velvety coat of hair. In fact their fur coat is so velvety that the best thing about getting your new pet will be holding it. Chinchillas are not very comfortable with being cuddled, so let them run up to you inside. The chinchilla is fairly large at about 12 inches long for an adult, the females are larger than the males. They also have zero body odor and even their droppings do not emit a smell until days.

3. Hermit Crab

Hermit crabs are one of those small pets that are not very common, but nevertheless quite well mannered, insanely cheap, and make for great pets. They need an aquarium with a half foot thick layer of sand and some stones on top for them to climb and play with. The hermit crab can be handled by older kids, but it is best to let the crab do its own thing. It is more of a calm, peaceful animal and is not exactly the kind of creature you can cuddle with or pet.

2. Parrots

Parrots are the most popular domestic bird and for good reason. They are playful and interactive by nature, not o mention the fact that are very beautiful to look at. They come in a range of sizes and colors from plain green to species that look like a modern art painting. The parrot lives for very long periods, some species may live as long as 80 years or more.

1. Rabbits

Rabbits are extremely cute, cuddly and intelligent pets with a playful nature. However they are not recommended for small children as the rabbit does not like to be handled roughly and gets startled easily by the quick movements of a little kid. They are great but small pets for older kids though as the rabbit is a rather peaceful and calm animal with a very soft coat of fur. It is adorable and can be trained to use litter boxes, you can also teach it to play games like fetch.

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