My daughter's pet penguin - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Meditrina · 11-05-2006, 10:22 AM

that is too cute.

Dilbert1234567 · 11-05-2006, 10:36 AM

awwwwww, its soooo cuuuuuute.

ShaniFaye · 11-05-2006, 11:34 AM

oh I was so ready to be jealous...I LOVE penguins hehehe

I love when my cat stands up its so cute heehehe

your kitty is adorable

Lady Sage · 11-05-2006, 04:50 PM

Awwwwwwwwwww!!!! Can I scratch him/her under the chinny chin chin?

Elphaba · 11-05-2006, 05:40 PM

I was ready to get all indignant about illegal penguin ownership.

What a sweet kitty!

blahblah454 · 11-05-2006, 11:24 PM

Awww!! I came in here thinking your kid actually had a penguin, but thats one damn cute kitty!

Fly · 11-06-2006, 07:06 AM

ahahhahhahahhah

that is great.........

thingstodo · 11-07-2006, 03:33 AM

Wow, my first thought was how in the world do you keep one. Then I figured it was a special kind. Then I looked at the thread. Ha! Sure had me fooled (not hard to do). What a cool photo!

*Nikki* · 11-09-2006, 12:39 PM

I was thinking, you can't keep a penguin......

How cute

Lady Sage · 11-11-2006, 05:49 PM

Truth be told I was expecting to see a stuffed one...

Sweetpea · 11-14-2006, 12:03 AM

that has to be the best thing i've seen all day

thanks for sharing this. just the smile I needed before I head off to bed!

sp

Sultana · 11-14-2006, 12:47 PM

I love how his (her?) little back toes are all spread out...

So cute! I was expecting a stuffed animal photo too.

vermin · 11-16-2006, 11:55 AM

Nice cat.
Not to threadjack, but why couldn't you keep a penguin?

feelgood · 11-16-2006, 12:32 PM

FAQ from Peter and Barbara's Penguin FAQ

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Can I keep a penguin as a pet?
Over the years we have often been asked about the possibility of keeping penguins as pets. We are no experts, but we have talked to several. They all are completely against the idea.

First off, all species of penguin are protected so that you could only (legally) get a penguin from a Zoo that had bred it.

Secondly, you would need a constant and reliable supply of fresh frozen fish as well as appropriate vitamin supplements, you would also need to know a vet who was familiar with penguins and the many diseases they are prone to when kept in captivity.

Thirdly, you would need to be able to feed the birds every day so you couldn't take any more vacations! You can't just put a penguin into kennels!

Fourthly, you would need to build a suitable enclosure to keep the bird - remember different species have very different environmental requirements (temperature, vegetation etc.). For example, there are no species of penguin that could live outside year round in say Chicago with its wide temperature variations. Plus all species of penguins require access to a large, deep and clean pool of water - preferably salt water.

Fifthly, penguins tend to live in large colonies - anything less than say 20 birds would not be sufficient. So you would need a very healthy income. Zoo's here reckon it costs around 400 pounds (700 US$) per year just to keep a penguin in fish!

Finally, why would you want to keep penguins for yourself anyway? They are much better left in the wild or in well looked after breeding colonies in Zoos and Aquaria. Remember that nearly all species are endangered to some extent or another.

We would strongly discourage anyone from trying to keep a penguin as a pet - except the cuddly toy variety!

11-05-2006, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	My daughter's pet penguin __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son"

11-05-2006, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Meditrina Junkie Location: LI,NY	that is too cute. __________________ "Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles." ~Alex Karras

11-05-2006, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dilbert1234567 Devils Cabana Boy Location: Central Coast CA	awwwwww, its soooo cuuuuuute. __________________ Donate Blood! "Love is not finding the perfect person, but learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." -Sam Keen

11-05-2006, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	oh I was so ready to be jealous...I LOVE penguins hehehe I love when my cat stands up its so cute heehehe your kitty is adorable __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

11-05-2006, 04:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lady Sage Mistress of Mayhem Location: Canton, Ohio	Awwwwwwwwwww!!!! Can I scratch him/her under the chinny chin chin? __________________ If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Minds are like parachutes, they function best when open. It`s Easier to Change a Condom Than a Diaper Yes, the rumors are true... I actually AM a Witch.

11-05-2006, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Elphaba Deja Moo Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA	I was ready to get all indignant about illegal penguin ownership. What a sweet kitty!

11-05-2006, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	Awww!! I came in here thinking your kid actually had a penguin, but thats one damn cute kitty!

11-06-2006, 07:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fly see the links to my music? Location: Beautiful British Columbia	ahahhahhahahhah that is great......... __________________ BASTARD SterlingStudios

11-07-2006, 03:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	Wow, my first thought was how in the world do you keep one. Then I figured it was a special kind. Then I looked at the thread. Ha! Sure had me fooled (not hard to do). What a cool photo! __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

11-09-2006, 12:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nikki ~~~~~~~ Location: Charleston, SC	I was thinking, you can't keep a penguin...... How cute

11-11-2006, 05:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lady Sage Mistress of Mayhem Location: Canton, Ohio	Truth be told I was expecting to see a stuffed one... __________________ If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Minds are like parachutes, they function best when open. It`s Easier to Change a Condom Than a Diaper Yes, the rumors are true... I actually AM a Witch.

11-14-2006, 12:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sweetpea Fade out Location: in love	that has to be the best thing i've seen all day thanks for sharing this. just the smile I needed before I head off to bed! sp __________________ Having a Pet Will Change Your Life! Looking for a great pet?! Click Here! "I am the Type of Person Who Can Get Away With A lot, Simply Because I Don't Ask Permission for the Privilege of Being Myself"

11-14-2006, 12:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sultana Falling Angel Location: L.A. L.A. land	I love how his (her?) little back toes are all spread out... So cute! I was expecting a stuffed animal photo too. __________________ "Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come." - Matt Groening My goal? To fulfill my potential.

11-16-2006, 11:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
vermin Indifferent to anti-matter Location: Tucson, AZ	Nice cat. Not to threadjack, but why couldn't you keep a penguin? __________________ If puns were sausages, this would be the wurst.