Other than the typical cats and dogs, there are many animals you can consider keeping as pets in your home that can make a welcome addition to the family. If you are looking for something unusual, you may want to consider an exotic pet or some different from the standard run of the mill options. Some pets can also give you a massive benefit by providing eggs and other food sources, which can also be practical to keep in your home.
Below are a few different options you can consider that can help you decide what pets you and your family will get.
Keeping Poultry
Keeping poultry in your home is becoming increasingly popular, and you can benefit from having lots of fresh eggs you can eat. There are various bords you can keep at your home, including chickens, ducks, and geese, and you can keep them as pets or breed them for food. You will need a decent poultry house to keep them safe and a secure run so they can move about without worrying about predators.
Keeping Chinchillas
Another animal that is seeing an increase in interest from would-be pet owners is chinchillas, which are cute and fluffy. They can be highly friendly pets, and the more you handle them, the more they get used to you and are happy to be held. However, they do not like hugging, and these adorable animals will show their affection in other ways. Ensure you purchase your chinchilla from a reputable source as it is legal to keep them as pets, but not to get them from the wild and sell them as a pet.
Keeping Ferrets
Ferrets were at one time a lot more popular than they are now, but we are seeing an increase in popularity with these playful creatures. They are highly energetic and need plenty of stimulation to prevent them from destroying your home, but they can also be fun to keep them. Depending on their personalities, they can be friendly and happy to be handled, but they have one drawback: their smell.
Keeping Capybaras
If you love rodents like hamsters and guinea pigs and have the space available, you can consider keeping the world’s largest rodent, the capybara. These massive rodents are adorable and can make excellent pets, but they can also be expensive to maintain and require lots of care and attention. They will also need plenty of space and access to water, so it is as close to their natural habitat as possible.
Keeping A Fennec Fox
You can also decide to get a fennec fox, which is like a cross between a small dog and a cat, and they are charming and adorable. Depending on their personality, they can be aloof like a cat or highly playful like a puppy, and their ears will remind you of the gremlin Gizmo. They will be best off living indoors in the UK climate, and these animals can grow up to 16 inches long, and they have a lifespan of around 11 years.
