#jester care

[pastel-clown-friends]

I guess I have a jester now???

Lollie-pop, my party/scare mix has a little boyfriend!

A little purple and yellow jester has been hanging out around my clown's outside play area for months now. He has finally decided to come in and he is not leaving. Not that I want him to. He is an adorable little sweetheart! And Lollie-pop is so cuddly in a way I've never seen her with anyone before.

So... any tips on raising a jester?? Anything is appreciated!!

[jombilaya]

Spinel isn’t a clown, she is a jester!!

spinel is the closest thing to a jester an alien gem with a form made entirely out of light can be, and i will not shut up about this until people understand that she is what a jester looks like after being abandoned!!! she is one of the few examples of a fool that ive seen in media that is properly portrayed! the extreme aggression, moodswings, depression, feelings of guilt and pain, and being scared of contact are all signs of an abandoned jester, known as a fool for those new to this, and pink diamond is a prime example of a selfish and neglectful owner who was unaware of the needs of a jester and annoyed when confronted by them.

[jestercareandkeeping]

A friendly reminder to always keep bleeding wounds covered around Jesters! Jesters are opportunists and may try to attack at the injury as a result, as they may see you as prey. Please be cautious!

[ray-kitty]

Hey, would anyone want Mime Care and Jester Care posts in the same format as my Clown Care one? Length too.

[s4kurablossoms]

So hey someone left this clown egg on my porch. My neighbors (Professional Clown Breeders recognized by the CBAFCC (Clown Breeders Association For Clown Conservation)) Say it's a Court Jester Egg and should have a Diamond Morph when hatched. What will I need in order to take care of them???

[jestercareandkeeping]

Basic Jester Breeds

Common

People often mistake Common for Court, but that is not true. Common Jesters are the Jesters you typically see around in the wild; They have moderate aggressiveness for a Jester, and they are, as other Jesters are, very territorial. They have no special markings, only a few stripes and bells on their hat and no triangular bottom of shirt.  

Court

These are more aggressive Jesters, distinguishable by the lack of frills, triangular shirt bottom coated in bells, and pointed shoes. Some Court Jesters may want different styles of hats, as well; For example, a horse-earred hat.

Striped

Contrary to popular belief, there is a difference between your regular Jester and your Striped! For starters, Striped have plenty of stripes, as opposed to a normal jester's few. There are Horizontal, Vertical, and Diagonal Striped Jesters. Striped Jesters are very social, and it's recommended you keep them in at least pairs.

Spotted

There are Polka Dot, Rainbow, and Small Dot variants. Spotted Jesters are one of the less violent species, less aggressive towards other Jesters, Clowns, and Mimes. However, they are still somewhat territorial.

Jewel

Diamond, Teardrop, Princess, and Radiant are the main types of Jewel Jester variants. Jewel Jesters tend to be much, much pickier than other jesters, requiring expensive wine, high-quality objects, velvet hats, and gourmet table scraps. They tend to be somewhat stuck-up.

Petite

Petite are the smallest of Jesters, growing from one foot to two feet tall at the most. Many like these 'pocket-sized' Jesters, especially when young, as they stay small for a much longer time. However, their small size puts them at risk of many natural things. They tend to have more frills than the rest, and appear somewhat doll-like. They're very docile, as many others are capable of taking them down.

[jestercareandkeeping]

I think my jester may have an egg? They've gotten much more protective of their hat, and aren't pulling as many pranks, are there any other ways to tell?

That definitely sounds like your jester has had an egg. Another way to figure it out is to offer your jester a bottle full of [preferably edible] glitter. If they pour it into their hat, then it’s guaranteed your jester has an egg. If they pour it elsewhere, then your jester may be experiencing discomfort or distress, which is why they’re so protective over their hat, as it’s a comforting object.

[jestercareandkeeping]

can you tell me a little bit more about petite jesters? markings, personality, care, etc. i fell in love with them after seeing a few pictures, but i haven't been able to find any concise information

Yes, of course! This is going to be long, so I’ll put it under a cut.

This is a batch of Petite jesters. As you can see, they all have the same marking; the Dazzle Marking(those shimmery spots, not to be confused with the Spotted/Petite mixes, who have non-shimmering and much more colorful spots typically). 

The Marti Gras markings are shown above, having three solid colors.

This one has the Glassy Marking, having a shinier body than most.

This small friend has the Masked Marking, and the Solid Marking, as shown by the simplistic body.

Petite tend to be easier to care for than the rest of the jesters; While they still need a large space, they can settle for slightly smaller places, but not by much. Along with this, they don’t need to be fed as much, as their small bodies can only hold so much in them.

However, you need to provide ways for them to reach higher things for them to do their pranks! Otherwise, they will become very stressed and feel like they’re not doing enough.

They tend to be a calmer type, but not nearly as calm as the Spotted. They don’t start many fights and tend to be less aggressive, as their small size puts them at a disadvantage; However, if you anger them, they do have very sharp teeth that are capable of ‘shattering’ in your skin! Take care to make sure they’re never that upset, and if they bite you, be careful to gently ease them off!

Their teeth will grow back, but repeated loss should be something to worry about, especially if they’re being aggressive for no reason; You may be lacking something they need.