Small Good Pets To Have. Rats need more cage space than mice hamsters or gerbils and they also like to have a few levels so you ll need to make sure there s enough room. 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 relatively inexpensive parakeet may be a good starter for kids who haven t raised birds before. Jennifer graham assistant professor at tufts university s cummings school. Guinea pigs can make good companions for adults and children.
Rats need more cage space than mice hamsters or gerbils and they also like to have a few levels so you ll need to make sure there s enough room.
Once you get. Small pets are good options for children older than 5 because they can be a great way to teach responsibility says dr. Their floppy ears soft fur and wriggly noses make them popular with kids. It is more of a calm peaceful animal.
