Instructions Identify a Healthy Pet Wallaroo Step 1: Look at the stool. A healthy wallaroo will have dry, hard pellets. Loose stool signifies a sick wallaroo or too much water in the diet. Also, check the stool to see whether your pet has round or tape...
Instructions Socialize a Pet Wallaroo Step 1: Start young. When you first get a joey (baby wallaroo), you will act like its mother. In the wild, a wallaroo will nurse with its mother for almost 18 months, while pet wallaroos are weaned from their mother...
Instructions Step 1: Bottle-raise a pet wallaroo, or adopt one that has been bottle-raised. A bottle-raised wallaroo will be much more interested in playing with humans than one who did not have a lot of human interaction as a baby. Step 2: Neuter your...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Large, grassy enclosure Bottle Wallaroo diapers Create Ideal Conditions Step 1: Know that your pet wallaroo requires a stimulating habitat to breed successfully. Provide at least a 5,000 square foot grassy enclosure...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Treats for the wallaroo Step 1: Create a bond with your pet wallaroo before attempting to teach him any tricks. Wallaroos are loving, playful animals and you can bond with them in much the same way that you bond...
Instructions Locate a Reputable Breeder for Your Pet Wallaroo Step 1: Ask other wallaroo owners where they got their pet. If you know someone who has a wallaroo, you can get an idea of the temperament of pets from that specific breeder. If you only know...
Instructions Locate a Vet to Treat Your Pet Wallaroo Step 1: Ask your breeder whether they have a recommendation for a vet in your area. Even if you are shipping your pet wallaroo from out of state, the breeder may know of a vet in your region. If you...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Large, fenced area Wallaroo food Heated shelter Own A Pet Wallaroo Step 1: Check your local laws and regulations regarding exotic pets before you buy a wallaroo. If your city allows you to own a pet wallaroo, you...
Instructions Step 1: Understand the diseases and health problems wallaroos are prone to, including parasites like roundworms and tapeworms, ringworm, necrobacillosis (Lumpy-jaw), coccidiosis and pneumonia. Read a comprehensive macropod book like David...
Instructions Step 1: Look for an exotic animal breeder who may be interested in purchasing your Wallaroo. Though stud service is probably not what you had in mind for your pet, there are worse fates. At least a breeder will understand the unique demands...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Protection from predators Large corral Knowledgable veterinarian Recognize the Many Challenges of Owning a Pet Wallaroo Step 1: Expect to face your first challenge when finding a reputable wallaroo breeder. Although...
Instructions Research Laws Regarding Wallaroos Kept as Pets Step 1: Research state laws first by reading through your state's codes or regulations. Some state laws ban all wild animals, while others only regulate certain species. Step 2: Contact your...
Instructions Step 1: Look for a kangaroo-like appearance. Wallabies look like small kangaroos and share the same defining features, which include an upright posture, muscular hind legs and large feet and a heavy tail for balance. Step 2: Look for animals...