Outdoor fish are low-maintenance, only needing water, sunlight, and food. Downside is frequent cleaning of their living area.
Cats are low-maintenance when kept outdoors in rural areas, needing only food, water, and shelter from weather.
smaller snakes are low-maintenance, while larger ones require more attention.
Birds need a lot of attention, otherwise they can become unhappy and depressed.
Rabbits are low-maintenance and can be kept outside.
Rodents like mice, hamsters, or guinea pigs, can be kept indoors or outdoors with proper conditions.
Chinchillas are solitary creatures that require weekly feeding and watering and are best kept indoors.
Chickens require little interaction, need to be fed every other day, can find their own food and water, and do not need shelter.
Rats can make great pets for children due to their similarities with guinea pigs in terms of behavior.
Insects are low-maintenance pets that require little food and water and can be kept in small containers, like an ant farm.