buying a penguin

[baloo6969]

Now there was a bogus place online..think It was called penguin warehouse.com…
But I’ve been thinking; they need a tub of saltwater with excellent filtration; some prefer cold/temperate environments…what else is there other than there diets? Is there particular licenses you need? Any books or suggested readings?
I think it would be awesome walking down the street with a penguin…any idea’s?

 

[seasalt101]

some prefer cold? i don't know alot but i know i never saw any wild penguins running across the highway in arizona

 

[reefkprz]

Originally Posted by seasalt101
some prefer cold? i don't know alot but i know i never saw any wild penguins running across the highway in arizona

because they are nocturnal in arizona........

 

[baloo6969]

yes, strangly most dont *need* sub-zero climates, though they live in it, some dont like the cold..

 

[ruaround]

i do believe they are protected... also they dont live well alone... they are flocking brids so you would have to have a bunch... not to mention the climate controlled structure you would have to build would cost a pretty penny...

 

[kevin34]

I wouldnt get one until you have all the info you need. I think you do need a license too but Im not sure.

 

[baloo6969]

Originally Posted by Kevin34
I wouldnt get one until you have all the info you need..
Yes. That is my intention and the reason I’m posting questions. I need more info, who do i talk to, what equipment do i need,...the list just goes on and on. I need more info. so please don’t state the obvious
Originally Posted by SOMEONE
i do believe they are protected....
I doubt that EVERY species of penguins are protected.

 

[renogaw]

probably first step would be your towns game warden, or pet control agency.

 

[baloo6969]

i talked to the PA fish and wildlife officers...they all think i'm nuts, and the road just ends there.

 

[reefkprz]

the best people to contact in regards to what needs a permit and what doesnt and how to get permitted would be the deparment of inlands fisheries and wildlife for your state. thats where all legal pets are listed for your state anything thats not on the leagal list needs a permit. good luck with the penguin Idea.

 

[agent-x]

Also the lighting is very important. Zoos spend thousand of dollars on the lighting just to keep them healthy. when you go to the zoo and see one with bad feathers (brownish looking) it's because of improper lighting. Usually you will only see a few of them, because the zoo got the from another location that had poor lighting. also you have to think most of them live in places where it is dark for days so you would have to simulate that kind of lighting. not to mention there diets and they live in groups. so you'd have to prepare for breeding which also means that you will need thousands of pounds of smooth and shiny rocks. the male penguin gives the female a rock that he picks out to be the nicest one he can find. the female then will either accept him or give it back. males can go through tons of rocks trying to find the right one. unless you have a few million laying around to build the proper habitat I wouldn't recomend it.

 

[ruaround]

Originally Posted by baloo6969
I doubt that EVERY species of penguins are protected.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homep...barham/faq.htm

 

[ruaround]

http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/...nservation.htm

 

[firefish9]

They might not need a cold enviroment don't some live in New Zeiland/South Africa Chile and Argentina

 

[nigerbang]

This is the most absurd thing I have ever seen...Of course they are nocturnal in AZ...Duh..

Really though...come on I realize I dont know you...But I doubt you are going to be able to give a Penguin the home it needs....Just leave them be...Sorry if you think I come off rude..Buy a wicked Wallabe..Some one on here has one and seems great..

 

[firefish9]

Originally Posted by NigerBang
This is the most absurd thing I have ever seen...Of course they are nocturnal in AZ...Duh..

Really though...come on I realize I dont know you...But I doubt you are going to be able to give a Penguin the home it needs....Just leave them be...Sorry if you think I come off rude..Buy a wicked Wallabe..Some one on here has one and seems great..

Hes right

 

[baloo6969]

Originally Posted by ruaround
http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/...nservation.htm
I saw this link, and it does say that...
"Currently all 17 species of penguins are legally protected from hunting and egg collecting. At least three species are considered at risk."
I'm no lawyer, but doesnt that mean you cant hunt them and you cant go collecting egg. But who says given the correct enviroment, one cant raise it.
Originally Posted by ruaround
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homep...barham/faq.htm
peter and barbara are not scientists. and they donot site any of there statements...there probably just some ASPCA Freak and ******** Definitely inappropriate for our forum, thanks. 1Journeyman
AGENT-X makes an excelent point, certainly something to consider.
anyone have any idea's?

 

[ruaround]

Originally Posted by baloo6969
anyone have any idea's?
just go buy happy feet and march of the penguins...

 

[ruaround]

Originally Posted by Tizzo
http://www.petparcelservice.com/
you might try this site...
http://www.petparcelservice.com/

 

[seasalt101]

before i worked in the oilfield i was a long haul truck driver and i crossed az. at all hours i never saw them at night either, lots of coyotes though maybe that is what they eat