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"Because of the distinct variety of clown breeds and their unusual, atypical biology, certain clowns experience diseases or conditions that are specific to their breed."
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Caring for Your Comedic Companion: A Guide to Proper Clown Care
Creating a Clown-Friendly Environment: The Chuckle Chamber
Clowns thrive in environments that stimulate their comedic instincts. Before adopting your clown, ensure you have a dedicated space in your home for them, commonly referred to as the "Chuckle Chamber." If you cannot afford to buy a new enclosure, an old tent painted with stripes can keep your clown happy for the first few months. Equip it with a variety of colorful props, oversized shoes, and a well-stocked assortment of rubber chickens. Ensure the Chuckle Chamber is spacious enough for your clown to express its natural exuberance.
Nutritional Needs: A Diet of Delightful Delicacies
Maintaining a well-balanced and joy-inducing diet is crucial for your clown's health. Offer a mix of cotton candy, popcorn, and custard pies to meet their nutritional needs. For hydration, a continuous supply of seltzer water is recommended. Regularly check for any allergies or sensitivities your clown may have to certain treats. Surprisingly, peanut allergies are common amongst certain breeds of clown.
Exercise and Enrichment: Laughter Workouts
Clowns are energetic beings that require regular exercise and mental stimulation. Engage your clown in laughter workouts, which can include juggling sessions, pratfall practice, and balloon animal sculpting. Introduce new comedic routines to keep their minds sharp and their spirits high.
Grooming: Maintaining the Mirthful Mane
Clown grooming is not just about appearance; it's an essential aspect of their well-being. Regularly check and clean oversized shoes to prevent slips, trim colorful wigs to maintain their vibrant allure, and ensure that the iconic red nose is kept in pristine condition. A well-groomed clown is a happy and confident one.
Veterinary Care: Honk-Checked Health Checks
Regular visits to a certified clown veterinarian are crucial to monitor your companion's health. These professionals specialize in honk-checked health checks, ensuring that your clown is in peak comedic condition. Vaccinations against gloom and routine screenings for joke deficiencies are standard procedures.
Socialization: Playdates with Fellow Funnymakers
Clowns are social beings that thrive on interaction with their own kind. Arrange playdates with fellow clowns to encourage socialization and the exchange of humorous antics. Attend clown conventions, where your companion can partake in the grandeur of collective laughter and collaborative performances.
Understanding Non-Verbal Communication: Mastering the Art of Clownish Signals
Clowns communicate primarily through non-verbal cues, such as honks, squeaks, and exaggerated gestures. Pay close attention to your clown's signals to gauge their mood and preferences. Understanding the art of clownish communication is key to fostering a strong bond with your comedic companion.
Celebrating Special Occasions: Clown Birthdays and Anniversaries
Marking special occasions in your clown's life adds a touch of festivity to their existence. Celebrate birthdays with a clown-sized cake and a chorus of joyous honks. Recognize adoption anniversaries with a memorable performance or a specially crafted routine to commemorate the time spent together.
Providing proper care to your beloved clowns is not just a responsibility but a joyful journey of shared laughter and merriment. By embracing the unique needs and whimsical nature of your clown companion, you'll cultivate a bond that transcends the ordinary, creating a lifetime of cherished comedic moments.
Enclosures like these do not provide the same comfort and safety that bouncy castles, and bouncy houses, and ball pits provide. Getting a bubble like this for your clown because “you like the aesthetic” is cruel. The see through bubble will make your clown feel improperly hidden or and safe which can lead to severe stress and panic attacks. This bubble will provide little to no enrichment for you clown. It can also be a hazard, some clown breeds have poor eyesight similar to how birds can’t see glass and have poor depth perception. This is why having brightly colored and padded walls such as in a bouncy house are crucial for the safety of your clowns. Clowns deserve a place to feel comfortable and safe. These bubble houses should not be used as a replacement for a bouncy house or ball pit. Sadly I have seen them be marketed as a two in one replacement for both. New clown owners need to be aware of this and steer clear of these.
Since its around that time where I am, A Friendly reminder that with the changing of the seasons many clowns will begin to undergo a costume change to adapt to the colder or warmer temperatures! This can be a taxing effort for them so make sure your clown is getting enough nutrition and rest!
Your clown may need to be taken to a specialist if they experience complications with the shedding process! Do Not attempt to help your clown yourself unless you are Absolutely Confident you know what you're doing. You can end up causing a lot of distress or even harm on accident!
To minimize complications make sure your clowns enclosure is clean, properly furnished for the season, and that the humidity is within appropriate ranges. The last two will vary by clown and I encourage you to do your own research!
I have noticed an unsettling theme of treating clowns and holding clowns to the same standards as dogs. This is simply unacceptable, unethical, and irresponsible. Clowns are not as domesticated as dogs are. That is simply the truth, you will always always be more likely to get mauled by a clown than a dog. I am not saying that clowns are violent or viscous, but it is much easier to improperly train a clown.
Clown are also not social the way that dogs are. You can mix dogs breeds with eachother if they have good temperament and are trained well then you will have no issues. Clowns breeds are much more distinctive, you would never own a pierrot with a tea cup or mini clown breed this would end in tragedy. Rail ride clown can get very anxious when around other and attempt to defend themselves and injured another clown, though I have seen one case of rail rodes living with other clowns it was in the wild.
Don’t even get me started on pellet food. Dogs can eat pellet food and it isn’t great for them but clowns absolutely can not live in a diet of pellet food. Feeding pattern and diet also differs between clown breeds. Scare clowns don’t need to eat more than one a week just give them a couple large rodents and that will satisfy them. Tea cups need freshly whipped Cotten candy three times a day and you should also provide treats in the form of sprinkles and gum drops. Circus clowns need hot dogs, circus peanuts, and plenty of popcorn.
Clowns also more specific living accommodations where as nothing much is needed for dogs, clowns at least need their own room and tent or bouncy castle depending on the breed. I’d you are not prepared to buy your clown a ball pit then you shouldn’t be getting a clown. (A Dashcon ball pit is the size you should be shooting for)
Clowns have very specific medical needs and there isn’t always a clown hospital in your area. Regular vets are everywhere but clown doctors are not as easy to find. I know that for me the nearest clown hospital is Hobos Hands Honks and Helpers Hospital which is a two hour drive from my house.
As October approaches, I'd like to say that if you decide visit a haunted house or any other fear inducing attraction this halloween to please be respectful of the workers! Especially if the attraction features Scare Clowns!!
Last October I heard a few horror stories about how people who work as actors in haunted houses were subject to physical violence at the hands of guests and I don't think it takes a genuis to understand that if you react that negatively to being scared or startled then a haunted house is probably Not the attraction for you!
My best friend has told me outright that they won't visit haunted houses because they have a very strong fight reflex and don't want to even risk accidentally causing anyone harm, much less a clown who may not understand why they've been attacked while just doing what they were trained for!
There are lots of other fun attractions to see in fall that don't involve subjecting yourself to fear. Pumpkin Carving, Hay Rides, Fall Festivals, Corn Mazes. One of the areas near me even has a little gem mine and lots of fun activities!
When in doubt, don't risk hurting someone just trying to do their job. A lot of haunted houses already are stressful to work at :)!
Once your clown has started getting older you’ll notice that they will have less of an interest in their normal food. Older clowns will start getting weaker jaws and some clown breeds will even have teeth fall out. Normally this happens to your average hobo and circus clowns. That’s why jello can be perfect diet for your older clowns. It is very important to change their diet to better suit their new needs. Jello is fantastic because it’s gentle on their teeth and jaws. Popcorn and rats can hurt their fragile teeth easily and jello provides all of the nutritional value necessary for your clown.
Clown husbandry peeps PLEASE INTERACT I love all of you and you bring so much laughter, kindness, and joy to this god forsaken app. Also I really wanna get into the clown husbandry community, info and tips abt it are very appreciated!!
Hello, welcome to the community! Unfortunately, it is not easy to give tips on joining the community, as it is quite the niche interest, but we'd suggest looking into adopting a clown of your own! There are many clown owners on this site who would likely be more than happy to give advice on getting your own clown, such as which breed is best for you! Good luck!
Pt 2 of cute clown things since people seemed to like the first one-
Saw this one happen, a small clown enjoying some cotton candy and decided it was a good idea to dip it in their chocolate milk. Did not turn out well and their owner had to stop laughing before they ordered more cotton candy for the poor floof, the clown sniffling but also slightly giggling at the ridiculousness of it all.
Clowns making little nests of practically anything they can hoard.
Clowns putting things in their mouth like play dough or other things they’re not supposed to and if you try to stop them they *run so freaking fast oh my GOSH*
Bigger clowns putting smaller ones on their shoulders/head/somewhere on them high up so they don’t get stomped on.
If clowns are in a colony they make sleeping piles in tiny ridiculous places and are pretty cuddly, usually getting tangled in each other.
If your clown is up to it, dancing around and letting them try out their tricks with music is great enrichment! Only if they seem like they’re enjoying it however as some clowns may not enjoy the pressure of more spontaneous or fast paced shows.
Clowns being sassy is absolutely hilarious to me. Little squeaks mocking whoever they’re sassing, waving their props at people, pouting in corners, sticking out their tongues, for larger clowns simply picking you up and walking off with you like a overgrown toddler. Absolutely amazing.
Furthermore- BIG CLOWN CHAOS. so often I see love for the little guys but big long stilt walkers! Scare clowns with long arms and legs curling around their owners, them acting like overgrown house cats and wanting to be in your lap but are too big. Them picking you up and hugging you and being sometimes protective of their owner, they also sometimes get scared and hide behind things that are faaaar to small for them.
Hi! We've been thinking of sponsoring 1 of our clowns per week to educate people and maybe even get the clown a home! As you know many of our clowns are foster clowns, meaning we plan on helping getting them to a forever home. Those are the clowns who will usually be clowns of the week. But to start this off, we are going to show you one of our oldest resident clowns,
Valentino!
Valentino is a bit of a mutt. We know he has some circus and party clown in him, and we suspect that he may have some teacup too. He was one of the first clowns to be rescued here, and has stayed with us for a while! He now lives with us to help educate people on taking care of older clowns! He is generally cheery and quiet, and enjoys eating peppermints and fresh cotton candy. He can be a bit shy, tending to hide around our house.
Tear, our scary clown. He loves to stick by Mignonette and is often protective of them. He eats a carnivorous diet, mostly raw meat, often times wishing to hunt live animals in the backyard. Sometimes will play scary music for comfort. Though he may look dangerous as most scary clowns are stigmatized, he’s not in the slightest, and just as his knife is not sharp.
Wow, what a fascinating little guy! Scary clowns are often hated by most people simply for their appearance, but I'm glad to know there are still people who are willing to take care of them!
Mignonette, me and my husband’s jester clown. They are a very happy and hyper clown, full of squeaks and jingles. Often times can be found eating popcorn (which is their favorite) as well as peeps. Though, don’t worry, sometimes they will eat hot dogs too since they are an omnivore!
Please do not feed your clowns dog food, not only does it taste gross to them but it also does not have the nutrition that they need! Do not resort to cat food either. I feel like this shouldn’t even need to be said!
I second this! Pet food is not appropriate for clown consumption. There are many other foods that are healthier for clowns, including various carnival foods and ice cream. Dog and cat food is not healthy for them at all!
Has a clown wandered into your yard? Is your coworker giving away some young clowns and you want to help out? Or are you looking to adopt from a shelter? Or perhaps you are just curious about taking care of clowns altogether? That is exactly why I have put together this post for you! From your local clown expert, here is a guide to understanding pet clowns!
As someone who occasionally fosters clowns, I can understand the sort of stress that can form around figuring out the clowns in your care. But I reassure you, once you get the basics down, you're ready to provide a clown with the perfect home!
When it comes to the basics, you need to learn three key things. One) Identifying a clown. Two) Their diet. Three) The best environment.
This part will be focusing on identifying a clown.
Identifying A Clown:
This can be a very overwhelming process, in fact, is probably the most stressful part of learning how to care for clowns. This can be due to the fact that every single breed or mix of clowns can be dramatically different and need very different things. Clowns can be different sizes, shapes, and have a wide variety of needs.
There are far more mixed breeds nowadays than pure breeds, so oftentimes your clown may not be a pure breed (which are very expensive and hard to find in shelters and such). But remember, no matter what, every single clown is different! So even if you do have a pure breed or a simple mixed breed, what is most important is listening to and paying attention to each and every clown. So while most jesters may enjoy singing and dancing, yours may be more shy! It’s important to only use these guides as a guide, and not as fact for every single clown out there.
Every clown can be different in sizes, although the majority are on the smaller side, the smallest being able to be held in your hand, while some may be as tall as a great dane, or an even rarer occurrence, over 7 ft tall. (Typically seen in some scary clowns.) The height of your clown is important, as it can impact the environment they need.
Types of Clowns:
I will not be able to list and talk about every single breed of clown on here, as there are many! However, I will go more in depth in another post. For now, I will touch briefly on the most popular variety.
Circus Clowns:
Circus Clowns often wear bright mismatching colors, and have a big appetite. Their clothes are oversized and they always have a bright red nose and colored hair. They are omnivores.
Party Clowns:
Similar to Circus Clowns in appearance, although their clothes typically are far more oversized and they enjoy doing smaller and simpler tricks for laughs. They are good with children and very sweet.
Mime:
Often wearing black and white striped clothing with white face paint. They wear simpler clothes, and do not speak or make sounds. Instead, they communicate through charades. Mimes can appear more sad, but they do enjoy hearing people laugh!
Pierrot:
Pierrots are very nervous clowns, and often have sad humor and communicate through sad honks. They should not be around clowns who are loud or frightening, as they get very stressed easily from loud noises. They wear mostly white with black accents, and have simpler makeup.
Jesters:
Jesters come from a line of Court Jesters which are believed to be extinct (though some may claim this to be false). They have a more medieval appearance, with hardly any makeup. They wear a cap that often comes with small bells. They are very social, and will sing, dance, and tell jokes hoping for a good laugh. They can be very energetic clowns.
Scary Clowns:
Scary Clowns are less of a specific breed and more of a stigmatized group of clowns that take on a more unnerving or frightening appearance. These clowns can reference other breeds for their own shapeshifting appearance. They are very stigmatized, and are the least adopted clowns.
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Like I have said, there are far more breeds and mixes, however understanding the main types will help you on your journey. Mixing these breeds together may combine their needs.
Why is my clown less humanoid than ones I see on TV?
This is due to the fact that clowns are not human! Clowns only take on a more humanoid appearance when they wish to fit in, or it brings them comfort. However, a lot of clowns may take more comfort in their original, creature-like form. Here is an example of what I mean:
(art credit: @ / FromHappyRock on twitter)
This is an example of a Party Clown/Jester mix breed creature form. They appear smaller, and less human. When they form into a humanoid appearance, that is them adapting to their environment around them or being comfortable that way. However unfortunately due to the need for having them on TV, TV producers will often force clowns to only appear humanoid, along with even breeders! Please give your clown the room to feel comfortable in any shape they feel happiest in!
Hi there!! I just discovered that there’s a whole community online who adopt clowns/amongus (*´ ∇ `*)!
I should really have known about these wayyy before, considering that I’ve 7 of them in my care (the fellas in the header). But nonetheless! Hoping to have a nice time here!
And Fyi, I’ll be posting random moments with my pets on this page :D
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