What kind of pets you children have?

[sunflower]

Precisely because you mentioned abt the VERY low maintenance that I'm seriously considering it for my DD1's pet. But need to go see the real thing first because she saw her friend's hamster and found it to be VERY cute, running abt and playing in the cage. :roll:

[corneyAmber]

Oh if your dd loves active pet, then sometimes the hermit crabs can be very lazy. They may not move the entire day except when they need food or water so it may bore her to watch them for action. In such situations, we have to lift it up to trigger action in them or put them on top of palm tree to watch it climb its way down. Sometimes, it is so lazy that it can park itself on top of the palm tree for HOURS! :!:


Then during moulting, they will be completely out of action.

[en107rn.01056yahoo.01056com.01056sg]

ks2me, we did keep blue legged hermit crab before. It was part of our reef aquarium. It eats debris from uneaten fish food that sunk at the bottom of the tank. What I notice is that it grows quite quickly that we need to find a new shell when it outgrows the current housing.

[corneyAmber]

EN:

ks2me, we did keep blue legged hermit crab before. It was part of our reef aquarium. It eats debris from uneaten fish food that sunk at the bottom of the tank. What I notice is that it grows quite quickly that we need to find a new shell when it outgrows the current housing.

For ours, the diet is \"controlled\" by us as we are told to give a certain amount only, so they do not appear to grow quickly. Also, \"housing\" is not an issue for them as we have 4 extra houses for them to choose from due to owner's vanity. Honestly, the fun part is seeing them change shells. Sometimes after changing, they don't like it, they will change back. So we see the fastidious side of them.

[sunflower]

Finally got to go down to United Sq to see the crabs after my DD2’s doctor appt at KK. DD2 was very fascinated with the crabs, with all the colourful shells, hut and all. They’re really interesting to watch. Thought I’ll bring DD1 down to take a look/choose (it’s after all, HER pet) before deciding. The guy told me they’ll be there till end of this mth.

[corneyAmber]

sunflower:

Finally got to go down to United Sq to see the crabs after my DD2's doctor appt at KK. DD2 was very fascinated with the crabs, with all the colourful shells, hut and all. They're really interesting to watch. Thought I'll bring DD1 down to take a look/choose (it's after all, HER pet) before deciding. The guy told me they'll be there till end of this mth.

Glad you make it there.. Even the sand is so colourful right? :roll: Wonder what these crabs are thinking? Life is a rainbow? :lol:

[sunflower]

ks2me:

Glad you make it there.. Even the sand is so colourful right? :roll: Wonder what these crabs are thinking? Life is a rainbow? :lol:

Yes, since it's on the way, can take shuttle bus from KK. :lol: And yes, the sand is REALLY colourful. Think these crabs must be having a heavenly time! :lol:

[corneyAmber]

//Moderator's note: Topics merged.


Hey Chief

:idea: Just wondering if it is possible to start a new sub-topic for pets and related pet stuff? I am sure there must be some pet lovers (owners) here in KP! There's one here!

[ChiefKiasu]

25hourmaid:

Hey Chief


:idea: Just wondering if it is possible to start a new sub-topic for pets and related pet stuff? I am sure there must be some pet lovers (owners) here in KP! There's one here!

You wouldn't be referring to this thread, would you?

[corneyAmber]

Hi Chief, sorry, newbie here, have not ventured that far yet and that’s why have not seen this thread before and also I didn’t expect a thread on pets could be hidden under "Outdoors & Social", but I suppose can say that it does, after all, keeping a pet is about social responsibility too. In that case, think there’s no longer a need to start a sub-topic for pets then. Thanks!


BTW, sorry, OT a bit here, can you "STICKY" my PSLE 2009 COP thread for easier reference. I don’t want to see that thread being pushed down by others in time to come and when parents want to use it for reference next year, it is going to be a bit difficult for them. Would be good if it can be "STICKY-ED". Thanks.