#clown tips

Clowns are living creatures!

To the seasoned keeper, this may seem an incredibly simple minded first point- but I've seen time and time again, a clown being adopted because they're cute, and promptly being abandoned due to the new keeper not having realized they were getting into.

Clowns are living, breathing creatures that can become trusted and wonderful companions- if you are capable of giving them the care that they require and frankly deserve. A mistreated clown will not take kindly to their handler. That being said..

Clown breeds require different care!!

From loud, fun loving entertainers like the party clown to the quiet, reserved hijinks of the mime, clown breeds vary as much as any other pet you may have had. Before adopting a clown, ensure that you have what you need to take care of them! This involves room for troupemates if they're a social species, animals for a rodeo clown, ect ect ect. This also involves appropriate habitation. Don't keep your jester in a haunted house!!

Chucklets are NOT for beginners!!

This is probably the MOST important point of this post- If you're a beginner clown owner, do NOT adopt a chucklet!! I know the appeal might be hard to resist, but chucklets are oftentimes naturally quite violent! I know a guy who lost a finger to a birthday cross chucklet, one of the most gentle breeds out there. Chucklets are volatile until their adult markings grow in, and remain volatile if not properly trained and cared for. Clowns will remember the faces of humans they don't like, even if they don't remember why they don't like that human. Remember, Clowns can be rather simple. You put yourself AND the chucklet in danger if you aren't properly equipped to care for them!

Are there any humane breeders I can adopt from? A clown shelter? Anything helps!

hihi! the recommendation i usually give for beginners is definitely to go with a party or teacup ^^!

party clowns are the most common clown for sure; they're pretty much what you'd think of when you traditionally think of clowns! their needs are basic (though that doesn't mean you should just slap a tent together and call it a day!); they're usually satisfied with pretty much any type of circus toy you can give them. they ARE very social, so i'd recommend you be able to give them lots of attention or be able to socialize them with people to entertain or other clowns. they're also really talented at doing tricks, and they'll wanna impress you! parties are defsies a breed that make wonderful companions

teacups are a breed that sort of depends on what they're mixed with. their defining trait is their size- they're naturally much smaller than other clowns and are about doll-sized, which in turn makes them easier to care for because they need less. you get smaller tents and toys for them, and they're usually satisfied with that! they're a good breed for people with smaller living spaces or people looking to save money. behavior varies between them; party/teacup breeds are, again, the most common, and they tend to be what most people go with for their outgoing personalities. other mixes are plentiful though, if you're looking for something a bit different, so i'd recommend you do your own research to see what fits you the best!

obviously, all clowns are different, and no traditional breed traits are universal to each individual clown, but these are some general pointers. as for breeders and shelters, i can't verify any breeders personally, but i help run the Silly☆Stuff shelter here in my town! we take care of any sort of clown that we're brought, and all our care is informed and responsible. generally we manage to get all our clowns a perfect home, so if you wanna look for a clown who suits your needs, they'll have you take a look at which clowns they think you'd be good taking care of!

in any case, we'll be wishing you luck in finding a clown. first clowns are always an exciting experience! happy clowning :^)!

Honestly my best advice is to call a clown sanctuary near you to get someone to come In person, to me this sounds almost like a scare toy antique mix? And this does sound like nesting behavior! Your best bet is having local agency come out and assess her, they’ll be able to take her in, give her any medical care she needs and see if she can be rehomed! Usually in these situations If there are eggs the sanctuary will want to keep them until at least three months after they’ve hatched to properly socialize them. But after that they should be up for adoption!

There's no centralized list that I know of- I'd be so happy if there were! (Note, if anyone knows of a list.. send it my way.)

For beginners who are looking to have a clown in their home, with no additional tent or other enclosure, I recommend a party clown!! They're (typically ofc, as all clowns differ by individual) bright, happy, and fun loving, and they don't need a lot of room to thrive, especially because (at least in my experience) they're somewhat clingy. I don't have a party clown, but when I did she was absolutely attached to my hip at all times. A bonus of party clowns is that they also love to learn tricks!! Obviously, like all nearly clowns, they consist off a candy based diet, but I've found that a great treat for them are rich birthday cakes. Make sure to leave the candles when feeding for maximum nutritional value!

Hello! Welcome to the clown husbandry community, friend! It can be difficult to find reliable resources, as there's a lot of opinions on the best ways to care for clowns. Just like any other animal, it's important to do a lot of research about things like diet, enclosure and enrichment for yourself-- making up your own mind about those things based on what you think is best. Tumblr is a great place to start, though! There's a lot of blogs (mine included, I would like to think) that offer a lot of help to current and prospective clown keepers.

That being said! My personal advice for new clown owners... I think I'll limit myself, lest this post be way too long (as I'm verbose and don't know when to shut up) to three points.

1-- Start with an easy breed! There's a lot of clown breeds with very specific and very intensive care requirements- such as, for example, a jester of any variety (speaking from experience haha). However, clown keeping doesn't have to be that difficult! For a beginner clown owner, I recommend a party clown or a mix that includes party. They have simpler enrichment needs (a pie, a horn and balloons should be more than enough), and don't require things like a haunted house, or a three-ring circus tent to make them happy! Most party clowns, especially birthday variety, are vibrantly colorful, funny, and live to make a frown a smile, making them the perfect choice for a first time owner.

2-- Clowns of all breeds need healthy, balanced diets! It may not look balanced to you and me, due to the amount of candy and sweets, but keep in mind that clowns are very different than humans! The more important thing I can think of off the top of my head is that specifically Candy Faery brand Candy floss is not real cotton candy! I've never had a clown have a good reaction to Candy Faery floss, despite its popularity, so stray away from it is my recommendation.

3-- My single most important piece of advice for new clown owners is to not get only one clown. Clowns of most varieties are very social (unless you're getting a scare clown, which you shouldn't be doing as a first time owner anyway imo), and in order for them to remain happy, their plumage to remain bright, and their acts to not grow stale, you should have at least two clowns, though three is better. Personally, I would consider keeping one clown alone to be extremely vile unless you can dedicate ALL of your time to them.