Most people are not aware that kangaroos, in particular, wallabies (miniature kangaroos) can make lovable and wonderful pets! Should you choose to venture into the world of keeping a wallaby as a pet, here is some advice that you should follow.
Instructions
Caring for Your Pet Kangaroo
1. Buy your wallaby from a reputable breeder, and not from an auction (these tend to be stressful on wallabies). You need to make sure to purchase your wallaby from a responsible breeder that you will be able to call with any questions that you may have regarding your pet wallaby. Make sure that the breeder is willing to show you the breeding premises, so you can make sure that your wallaby was bred and born in a safe, stable environment.
2. Make sure before you receive your wallaby from the breeder that the wallaby has been neutered (if it is a male). This is not as necessary for female wallabies. This will add to the cost of the wallaby (but male wallabies tend to be cheaper than their female counterparts anyway).
3. Feed your wallaby vegetables, grass, wheat bread, pelleted horse feed and raw fruits (carrots, sweet potatoes, apples). You also need to give your wallaby a formulated wallaby food that supplies him with all the necessary vitamins and nutrition (including selenium and Vitamin E). Pet wallabies always have to be bottle-raised.
4. Give your wallaby a lot of space to run and run! Wallabies need to space to run and hide away if they feel frightened or threatened. However, some wallabies live quite comfortably in places as small as 50 feet by 50 feet. The average backyard can accommodate that size. City dwellers without backyards need not apply!
5. Carefully train and watch your young wallaby--you could catch her grazing on your carpet, eating all of your house plants and climbing on all of your furniture and drapery if you don't train her properly.
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