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Kids and pets go hand in hand in my opinion. I was raised on a farm and having pets that I had to be responsible for helped me learn responsibilities at a young age. I had chickens, rabbits, goats, ponies, horses, sheep, cows, pigs, dogs, cats, and more. When I settled down and had my own kids, it was important to me that they also learned responsibilities by getting them pets when they were old enough to care for them. Of course, what kid is going to say no to having a pet? If like me, you feel that pets are an important part of your kid’s childhood, I’ve compiled a list of 5 of the best kid-sized pet enclosures to house your pet family members that are not cats and dogs.
The first option is a rabbit enclosure. It’s the perfect size for kids to interact with their pets, add food and water easily and to help keep the rabbit enclosure clean. The small size allows for it to fit in any yard.
Advantek The Stilt House Rabbit Hutch
Next up is a small chicken coop perfect for a couple of laying chickens. I remember collecting eggs as a child and it was something I would get really excited about. This chicken coop has a run as well as a nesting box for the chickens to lay eggs. It’s another kid’s sized pet enclosures to give your kids the hands-on experience that will help them learn to be responsible adults.
PawHut 77” Wooden Backyard Chicken Coop Kit With Nesting Box And Run
I can’t leave out guinea pig enclosures. I had a couple of them as a child and they used to follow me around like little puppies. They were the cutest and easiest animal to care for in my opinion. All they need is a clean cage, plenty of food and water, a lot of TLC and a place to get exercise. This pen is one of the best ones I’ve found.
Petsfit Guinea Pig Hutch Wood
Ferrets are another great choice although I’ve yet to own one myself. I’ve always wanted to but my parents always thought I had enough pets at any given time (and I did) so I never had one. I guess because I never had one that it didn’t occur to me to buy my kids one as well. It wasn’t until I visited a pet store recently that I realized how much I had missed out by not having one. I was watching them play and they were definitely amusing.
Yaheetech 6 Level Large Ferret Cage and Habitats
What was your most memorable childhood pet? Do your kids have pets?
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what a great way to teach the kiddos responsibility when I was a kid my brother and I wanted a dog and my mom said it was way too much responsibility for us and what she did was let us borrow our neighbor’s dog so that we could see how much work it was.
Pets are always good for the family. We love them. Right now all we have is a puppy, but have friends that have bunnies. They have a large playpen for them. The cutest thing.
This just reminds me of my time in the countryside…spending time with the animals at grandma’s was so fun. Anyway, it’s true that kids and pets just go together. As well, the cages look so pretty just as the cute rabbit.
these are really great! I would have loved one of these as a kid!
What a nice post! I love those cute little rabbits and their small house. I’ve always wanted one.
Pets are great to teach kids – and adults alike – responsibilities. Just adopted a kitten and it is a lot of work! The enclosures are really cool. I want a rabbit now!
These are so cool! I love the little rabbit hutch, it’s the perfect home for them. If I didn’t already have 2 dogs and 2 cats, I’d consider a rabbit! I’ve always wanted one.
I like the little houses for the Pets. Makes me reminisce those days I bought pets for my boys and they were the happiest.
OMG this brings me back to my childhood! My uncle used to have a mini zoo in my grandparents backyard with a monkey, feret, fox, 2 turtles and a skunk. I used to love going out there and helping him feed them!
It is so important to let our kids caring for a pet, by this way they will learn on how to be responsible person at their early age.
I love rabbits. I had a rabbit when I was a kid. I loved him. I played with him always. Mama used to tell me to protect it from our dog. Because Jerry (my dog) never wanted his attention to be shared.
Th e Rabbit hutch looks awesome. And I am glad that you are teaching your children responsibility and love to take care of pets,which will also be a big help in adult life. Maybe keeping hamster is not a bad idea, they are pretty sneaky.
I think if one chooses to keep a pet it should be done well and with enclosures best made for them like the one you talk about.
CAring for pets is so important just having them is not enough.
I think it’s best to invest and get a quality enclosure. Some of them are just so cute too which is a bous!
I love this! I always wanted pets growing up, but was never allowed.
My kids would love something like this although we are not quite ready!! Haha. My daughter just asked for a hamster the other day.
The Stilt House Rabbit Hutch is so adorable. I wish to have that too if I have rabbits or hamster at home. I guess they wont be too bored living in this beautiful houses. Keeping pets is another way to teach young kids to be responsible and also showing love.
I love this! My daughter wants a guinea pig, so she needs one of these. I think it’s important for her to learn how to care for a furry friend. She did have a hamster, but it got sick and passed away. She misses him!
How stinking cool are these enclosures! I have been wanting chickens especially, but my husband refuses lol.
These cages are so cool looking. I wonder how they could be adaptive for the cold weather.
This is such a wonderful way to teach your children responsibility. Caring for a pet is an important part of growing up.