How to Care for… Miniature Pigs?

Hey everyone! I’m back with my next post in the farm frenzy series! This one’s about another urban farming trend... micro pigs! Who would have guessed these porkers would be moving from the barn to your home? Anyways, let us get into it!

How to Care for Chicks

Hi! Ready for the Farm Frenzy?! I know I am! So my friend recently got chicks and they are amazing! You can see them in the picture above. She’s just starting out, so she will upgrade them in the future and get a real chicken feeder and waterer. Who new how cute and easy to care for they can be? They even have many benefits if raised the right way. So here’s how to raise chicks until they are 4 – 5 weeks old and ready to live in the coop outside!

Research 101: Helpful Links to Start your Research

Hey everyone! So I realized I should address a problem coming up with many people on the market for a new pet. Let me just say that one of the most important things that most people overlook is research! Before purchasing any pet, it is super important you know what your doing! I’ve herd so many sad stories of owners that have purchased a pet and had to return it or give it away because they are unprepared! This cannot happen as it is bad for the animals and unacceptable for us, too. This is why I made this post to start you off on your research to help you learn about your pet as much as you can so you don’t make the same mistake! Now keep in mind I’m linking the most basic sources and you need to do much more research to even be prepared.

I will post more on the series so don’t forget to follow me! Here are a few Animal Planet videos for you to enjoy – there are also many more in their series and I think this are great videos to get to know the pet you are going to start researching! Enjoy!

Syrian vs. Dwarf Hamsters

I know this is a very common question, as I ask myself this all the time! As some of you may know, I am thinking of adding a furry friend to my family but am not 100% on it right now. However, it is never to early to do research! Before I begin, let me just say that there are many different types of hamsters, and these are only a few! From my research, however, I have found these two are the most common. So, if you need help deciding which hamster you think best suites your life, I hope this helps you out!

Dwarfs:

• Dwarfs are much smaller, hence the name! They can grow to be about 3 – 4 inches long
• They need a minimum of 360 square inches of space
• Dwarfs, in some cases, can cost less
• They take a longer time to be tamed
• When tamed, they are very loyal
• They are much quicker than Syrians
• They tend to be more active
• They can be paired with other Dwarfs (in SOME cases – be cautious!)
• They come in a smaller variety of colors and patterns
• Better for more experienced owners

Syrians: 

• They are larger than Dwarfs at about 5 – 7 inches
• They need a habitat that is larger than the minimum!
• They can be a little more expensive
• They are very easily tamed
• They are easier to handle
• They tend to be slower
• They tend to be less active
• They should never be paired with other hamsters!
• They come in a huge variety of colors and patterns
• Better for beginners

So there you have it! Thanks for reading! I hope I helped you with your decision on the hamster you may get, or, if your just reading this for research or just for fun, I hope you learned something new!

Remember to comment if you have any questions or concerns on your small animal!

The Pros and Cons of Getting a Goldfish

There are a lot of people out there who might be on the fence about getting a pet. The cute animals in the pet store look so easy to take care of! And they look very cheap. But as you look into that cute, cheap, perfect pet, it seems there is more than meets the eye! Look at those habitats on the internet for instance… they look so expensive! If you are on the fence about getting a pet, this post might help you decide if a Goldfish is the pet for you!

Pros:

• A basic tank won’t take up much space and a goldfish can live in almost any climate, so what you live in or where you live shouldn’t matter
• Goldfish are relatively cheap – my total cost wasn’t more than $50 (if you want to know what is in my tank and the size you can check out my other post called, “The Actual Tank”)
• They are beautiful animals and any tank you may have will light up a room
• They are very easy to take care of – require no more than feeding, cleaning and a proper tank set – up
• They are fun to watch
• Almost everyone can take care of them! They are definitely a family pet ( I don’t think anyone under 3 years should take care of them and I recommend parent supervision if you or your child is 3 – 7 years old)
• If you are leaving them for vacation,  it is very easy to ask a friend or family member to take care of them if the trip is more than a week – If it is a very short  trip (like a week or less) then a food dispenser or a food that dissolves of some sort is even easier (I would recommend talking to your local pet supplier about this)
• There is a huge variety of fish to choose from – big or small, flashy or muted and some harder or easier to take care of than others
• You can decorate their tank in any way whether it’s big or small – this is a great opportunity to think out of the box and get creative

Cons:

• Some research is required to know how to keep this pet
• The tank does require a little elbow grease – a goldfish is not a disposable pet
• Though it is very little, there is a cost to owning this pet
• When on vacation, there must be someone there to take care of the pet

I hope this post helped you see both sides of owning a goldfish, and I definitely believe that a Goldfish is the perfect starter pet! Thanks for reading this post! Make sure to follow my blog for more posts like these! Also, pictures of my tank, the cleaning process and more will be coming soon! Please comment if  you have any questions or concerns about your fish or hermit crabs and like to help support!