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Halloween is also a perfect excuse to let your family meet your clowns more. I hear lots of people complain about their family forcing them to keep their indoor clowns out of main family rooms. With the scary season, I don’t see any excuse anyone can have not to engage with things they wrongfully deem scary. Just make sure to supervise interactions to keep your clownies safe!

Attention Clown Owners!

New season means new activities! Depending on the breed, fall can offer many different fun out and indoor activities for your clown, such as:

Leaf piles! Jumping in them, making them, looking at their colors, clowns just seem to like leafs

Pumpkin painting (with clown-safe paint), I wouldn't trust a clown with I knife, but I would trust em with paint! Clowns are natural artists

Scare clown owners, I suggest taking your clown on a stroll to see the Halloween decor around!

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Mimes are pretty delicate my dudes. They especially can’t handle the noises of the other breeds. This is a big factor as to why you can’t cohabitate in most cases. Even a mix mine breed will potentially be too noisy. You might have better luck with a scare-mime team since scares tend to be out of sight and are generally quiet in order to work up to a scare, which may also be silent. But still, it’s pushing it. Just don’t go for mines if you want more silly breeds. It’s really unfair to them.

Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of people going: “My mime keeps fighting with my other clowns!” And it’s like ???? YEAH NO SHIT??

I can’t believe I actually have to say this in 2023 but

Mimes are NOT social breeds!

Like, you can’t seriously expect a mime to share the same tent as a rodeo or a jester without any consequence? Unless they are raised together, your mime is just going to perceive the other clowns as a threat.

Prolonged exposure to close contact with another breed is damaging to your mime’s mental health. It’s not okay. Look after your fucking mime.

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Is clown lung the sickness where they cough confetti? Or am I confusing that with another? I’m starting to have a large group now so the idea of contagious disease terrifies me!

Is it true clowns are contagious?

Clowns are animals, so no. They can potentially catch contagious diseases like clown lung. Clowns themselves are not contagious and whoever told you that has the complete wrong idea about clowns!

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So handsome 😭

Meet my child, Knickknack!

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This is a good reminder. I adore you peeps too! Anyone willing to give love to something as beautiful as clowns, whether in thought and words, in collecting and rescuing dolls, or creating art, had my adoration. So do try to comment and post if you can. It’s cathartic for us all 😭💖🤡

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!!

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YO! Clown Adoptions Ahoy!

Adopt a Free Clown From Swords-and-Chaos

Here's the bundles of giggles I adopted from them;

Yes, I'm sorry friends you have missed out on two very good scares bois and a very interesting hybrid. That's them in the back with the fur. I believe them to be a rare mix of teddy bear (ursidea amica), perhaps of care bear lineage (ursidea cura), and maybe even some blood from the long thought extinct Grateful Dead bear lineage (ursidea gratus morticuus). A plush breeder is of course welcome to weigh in their expertise! This fellow though... such soft fur and such elegant form! It's a juvenile still in it's jack-in-the box pupae stages. If I care for it for a long while I'll get to see it's markings appear and eventually it's whole form. I can't wait! Only a handful a breeds make use of metamorphosis as it's a much older growth pattern mostly gone due to the success of much faster process of live birth and the easier to protect nature of a hidden clutch of eggs. I think this may actually be a fool breed, or possibly a scare jester with some blood therein if not at least an old lingering lineage that mimics a fool breed. In either case I'm very prepared for the complicated care process. And as always, I would love to here my clown raising fellows' opinions on the specifics of these cuties!

At any rate get yourself a clown from @swords-and-chaos !!

Adopt a Free Clown

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TTRPG ALERT!!!

psst I made a ttrpg about clown husbandry. it's free. go play it.

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Today is Georgie’s favorite day because of his Patriot ancestry! He was super excited and jumping around all day. Happy day!!

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Beautiful corrections, I love this! Yes the robots have much to learn yet it seems. I tried to edit a bit but my addled brain could only take so much (I basically do this all day at work 😂).

The thoughts offered in my post are definitely quite general and you need to sensibly adapt to your specific breed; as the reposter notes, each breed is quite unique. I get the sense the AI is primary speaking about caring for party or circus breeds which are generally larger, fairly common, need a lot of interaction, and have looser diet needs.

Still it’s quite silly to see robots eagerly expressing their love for pet clowns 😂 I look forward to the next post I will generate, but I will probably make sure to add editor’s notes about breeds.

If you have suggestions for topics you’d like the robots to ponder over, please feel free to comment.

Until then, happy clowning!

A 2023 Guide to Scientifically Advanced Clown Husbandry Techniques

I’ve started asking robots their opinions on clown husbandry so please enjoy and be sure to reblog with any corrections you have! [Photo also made by robots]

Clown husbandry can be an enjoyable and rewarding activity, but it does require careful management and advanced techniques if you wish to get the most out of your clowns. Here in this guide, we'll discuss some of the scientifically advanced techniques that will help ensure your clowns stay healthy and thrive.

Consider the Clown’s Dietary Needs

Have you ever wondered what keeps clowns so cheerful and energetic? The answer lies in their diet. These jolly performers have a sweet tooth - but not just for any ordinary candy. Oh no, they crave something much more delicious and messy: pies! Whether it's apple, cherry, or even the classic cream flavor, clowns can't resist a good pie to chow down on. And who can blame them? With each bite, they're transported to a world of sugary bliss and childlike wonder. So next time you see a clown with a suspiciously full belly, just know that they indulged in their favorite treat - and it's all part of the job.

Setting up a Safe Clown Habitat

Do you know what's scarier than clowns? Clowns without a safe habitat! It's time to set up a sanctuary for these playful performers. But we can't just put them in any old space - we need a special place that's clown-proof. And what's a clown-proof space? A big top, of course! Not only will it protect them from the elements, but it will also provide them with plenty of space to practice their juggling, balloon animals, and other tricks of the trade. So let's get to work, folks, and make sure our clown friends have a safe and happy home.

Training Your Clowns to Perform Amazing Tricks

When it comes to training your clowns, it's not all fun and games (well, okay, it is mostly fun and games). But trust me, it's worth the effort when you see them perform jaw-dropping tricks that will make your audience laugh, gasp, and maybe even wet their pants a little. And let's face it, a good clown act can make or break a party. So grab your big red nose and get to work, my friend. It's time to unleash your inner circus ringleader and show those clowns who's boss!

Improving Clown Hygiene

At the end of the day, clown hygiene is no laughing matter. From cleaning the wigs to keeping costumes bright, you'll need to take a few extra steps to ensure that your clowns stay clean and presentable for their beloved audience. After all, nobody wants to hug a smelly clown! Unless they're a tramp clown. They sometimes like to be a bit odiferous. So stock up on plenty of soap, water, and a good supply of clown wipes to keep your clowns clean and healthy. You'll thank yourself later!

Avoiding Dangerous Pranks and Practical Jokes

We all love a good laugh, but let's admit it - sometimes, we take it too far. Nobody wants to be the culprit of a prank gone wrong, especially when it puts someone in danger. We're all for being the life of the party, but let's not make it a matter of life and death. Stick with the classics, like whoopee cushions and fake vomit, and avoid anything involving explosives or sharp objects. So let's keep it safe, folks, and remember - friendship is magic, but a hospital bill is not.

The world of clowns is full of laughter, joviality, and entertainment. If you want to join in the fun, be sure to keep your clown’s dietary needs in mind; pies and sweets are always greatly appreciated by our big-nosed friends! Furthermore, you’ll need a large tent or big top to house your clowns – trust us, they don’t fit inside small bungalows! Gather the best props and tricks for clown performances beforehand; it may take some practice and patience from both the clowns and their trainers but it’s worth it for a show that will produce life-long memories. Hygiene should also be kept in check: ensure your clowns are clean and bright to make them sparkle just as much as their sequined outfits. While practical jokes might seem like a good idea at first, always remember that no one likes an unhappy clown – so choose only harmless fun when pulling pranks!

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Scares bred for Hollywood are hands down the most gorgeous. I can’t get over my sweet little teacup-plush Funko fancy breed (he’s in my profile!!).

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A 2023 Guide to Scientifically Advanced Clown Husbandry Techniques

I’ve started asking robots their opinions on clown husbandry so please enjoy and be sure to reblog with any corrections you have! [Photo also made by robots]

Clown husbandry can be an enjoyable and rewarding activity, but it does require careful management and advanced techniques if you wish to get the most out of your clowns. Here in this guide, we'll discuss some of the scientifically advanced techniques that will help ensure your clowns stay healthy and thrive.

Consider the Clown’s Dietary Needs

Have you ever wondered what keeps clowns so cheerful and energetic? The answer lies in their diet. These jolly performers have a sweet tooth - but not just for any ordinary candy. Oh no, they crave something much more delicious and messy: pies! Whether it's apple, cherry, or even the classic cream flavor, clowns can't resist a good pie to chow down on. And who can blame them? With each bite, they're transported to a world of sugary bliss and childlike wonder. So next time you see a clown with a suspiciously full belly, just know that they indulged in their favorite treat - and it's all part of the job.

Setting up a Safe Clown Habitat

Do you know what's scarier than clowns? Clowns without a safe habitat! It's time to set up a sanctuary for these playful performers. But we can't just put them in any old space - we need a special place that's clown-proof. And what's a clown-proof space? A big top, of course! Not only will it protect them from the elements, but it will also provide them with plenty of space to practice their juggling, balloon animals, and other tricks of the trade. So let's get to work, folks, and make sure our clown friends have a safe and happy home.

Training Your Clowns to Perform Amazing Tricks

When it comes to training your clowns, it's not all fun and games (well, okay, it is mostly fun and games). But trust me, it's worth the effort when you see them perform jaw-dropping tricks that will make your audience laugh, gasp, and maybe even wet their pants a little. And let's face it, a good clown act can make or break a party. So grab your big red nose and get to work, my friend. It's time to unleash your inner circus ringleader and show those clowns who's boss!

Improving Clown Hygiene

At the end of the day, clown hygiene is no laughing matter. From cleaning the wigs to keeping costumes bright, you'll need to take a few extra steps to ensure that your clowns stay clean and presentable for their beloved audience. After all, nobody wants to hug a smelly clown! Unless they're a tramp clown. They sometimes like to be a bit odiferous. So stock up on plenty of soap, water, and a good supply of clown wipes to keep your clowns clean and healthy. You'll thank yourself later!

Avoiding Dangerous Pranks and Practical Jokes

We all love a good laugh, but let's admit it - sometimes, we take it too far. Nobody wants to be the culprit of a prank gone wrong, especially when it puts someone in danger. We're all for being the life of the party, but let's not make it a matter of life and death. Stick with the classics, like whoopee cushions and fake vomit, and avoid anything involving explosives or sharp objects. So let's keep it safe, folks, and remember - friendship is magic, but a hospital bill is not.

The world of clowns is full of laughter, joviality, and entertainment. If you want to join in the fun, be sure to keep your clown’s dietary needs in mind; pies and sweets are always greatly appreciated by our big-nosed friends! Furthermore, you’ll need a large tent or big top to house your clowns – trust us, they don’t fit inside small bungalows! Gather the best props and tricks for clown performances beforehand; it may take some practice and patience from both the clowns and their trainers but it’s worth it for a show that will produce life-long memories. Hygiene should also be kept in check: ensure your clowns are clean and bright to make them sparkle just as much as their sequined outfits. While practical jokes might seem like a good idea at first, always remember that no one likes an unhappy clown – so choose only harmless fun when pulling pranks!

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Any ideas, folks? It’s definitely a teacup for the size, perhaps even an Asian sandbag lineage which is the most common strain of teacup. It’s an older line having a long history of being bred and imported from artisan clown breeders in China and Thailand especially.

The facial markings have me perplexed though! Normally sandbag teacups have extremely thin and delicate markings that would probably look almost blank in a grainy photo with flash. This lil thing has dark markings that appear like broad and almost like distinct panda eye masks on a bilateral divide down the face.

The hat is also pretty spectacular as cone hats are relatively rare in sandbags; most have floppy caps, and the cones that you see typically aren’t so long or thin.

A truly fascinating specimen! I sincerely hope you will be able to rescue it and give it a good home.

Hello Clownblr, making an update to this post

Still trying to get a good look at the clown who keeps showing up in my backyard. I set out some candies near the fence where I keep seeing it. Was trying to get a good photo so I could ID it, but it showed up at night and all I have are some crusty JPEGs before I startled it with the flash.

It’s not very big. My guess is that it’s some type of teacup party clown? I’m not the best at IDing, running off speculation from the colors. If anyone has any tips that’ll help me to better examine it, please let me know!! I want to help this lil guy out since they are not native here!

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What an exciting creature you have!

I think all of us that are clown breeders can say with confidence that, while most of us breed to retain the beauty of a lineage, many less reputable or less experienced individuals experiment. While many make it clear that this can be very inhumane, the draw of back door deals, the allure of the new and unusual, or a simple accident may all be possible motives.

Clowns are gregarious. They will find a reason to like anything, specific needs aside. There was even a question posed somewhere on this thread if it was appropriate for humans to interact romantically with their clowns. If beanies are more careful in choosing mates, clowns certainly aren’t, although it takes a more experienced eye to identify the approaching breeding readiness of a clown as they give out certain physical signals (namely ruffling their ruffles enticingly).

It’s like Juggles’ clown parent was of a plush variant of a teacup breed. Teacups are all small and most toy clowns are porcelains. Plushes are different in that they like the harder fleshed glossy white areas; they’re soft all over. I myself have a few scare clowns, all of which are teacup breeds. I chose these due to a few factors; scares are tough to handle at best so the small size helps, I have mostly porcelains in a large troupe so having smaller scares is less stress on everyone, and because three of them are actually officially bred fancies that look like certain famous scares from cinema.

I would imagine a teacup clown left in close proximity with a toy breed of another species would eventually “get jiggy with it”.

so! I've recently found out about the clown husbandry community, which has led me to many questions regarding my Beanie Juggles (pictured below).

I'm a rather intermediate Beanie caretaker, but with my newfound information on clowns, it makes me wonder: how the hell does a Clown/Beanie hybrid exist, especially with their rather different lifestyles and needs? !

Beanies, specifically Ursa Beanies, are a subset of the Laetus family, alongside the Jellycat and Kelly Toys to name a few. Most Beanies prefer small enclosed spaces and require little to no meat, whereas clowns are the opposite. My Juggles in particular loves sunflower seeds and cheap cotton candy for some reason.

If any clown husbandry experts or even beginners have any idea on how this wonderfully freakish and unusual thing of nature could exist, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Some very helpful info for scare enthusiasts who also keep a number of other creatures! Research carefully before introducing any clown breed to a full house.

Tips for Preparing Your Home for Scare Clowns

Say hello to Mr P, a funkopop lineage scare bred to of course look like the latest cinematic version of Stephen King's infamous character, Pennywise. I don't normally choose to support funkopop due to their over breeding of scares and low support for keepers. I've seen plenty of first time clown keeper's have a lot of trouble with these tough critters and it always ends in tears.

To help deter the recent trend of irresponsible people dumping their semi-aquatic scare clowns in local sewers, I've written this blog as a basic care guide for this fierce but adorable breed.

Are Scare Clowns Good Pets?

I hate to say it, but the short answer is a firm no. While there are breeders capable of producing lineages of docile clowns with scare looks, it's debatable among scare enthusiasts if this practice produces a true member of the breed or if it's even humane. Scares of purer breeding are for all practical purposes a wild animal.

Generally speaking, they don't want your atte tion, they don't want snacks, and they most certainly don't want cuddles. While individuals will of course vary, most scare clowns are highly territorial, completey solitary, and primarily they want to hunt and to terrify. It's just what they do and their raw personalities and high intelligence are what make them so appealing to their die hard fans (like me! 🤡💖).

So if you're looking for a companion or a funny friend, think twice before choosing a spooky clown. Except in very rare cases, you will end up heartbroken and possibly faces high fees for endangering the local wildlife and your neighbors.

Can Scare Clowns be Kept in an Urban or Suburban Setting?

If you ask a scare clown, they'll probably tell you, yes certainly yes. This is because they are hardwired to scare-- hence the breed name! They actually want to be in denser populated areas so they can terrify unsuspecting people and stalk stray ankmald easier. And that should answer the question enough for any sane person: no, scare clowns should be kept far from densely populated areas.

Ideally scare clowns do best in a large piece of land where they can lurk, frolic, and feed off of small wild animals such as rabbits, squirrels, and mice. Five or more acres of partially wooded land is ideal for containing a scare clown and also ensuring the land won't be depleted by their needs. Any smaller a space and you can expect to need to supplement their diet with store bought meat, else keep a very close eye on the dog!

I personally keep a group of scare clowns on a much smaller space, but it's lightly populated and densely wooded. It's a delicate balance, but as an experienced scare clown keeper I can just manage it. I don't recommend doing so for new keepers as you'll cause undue stress to yourself and your clowns.

Can Scare Clowns be Kept Indoors?

At this point it should be very clear that scares are not house clowns. However if you're like me and live in an area that is frequently dangerously cold, this may not be so clear a cut. It takes a lot of brave breeders and keepers to make sure that the population of scares out there are cared for and aren't left up to their own devices in the wild. What's more, keeping scares in a cold region keeps them at bay as its much easier for a young scare to escape and become invasive in a milder climate.

Keeping scares indoors during poor weather can actually help deter the worst of their nastier behavior. They won't ever be tame, but there comes a point in your relationship where they accept that you are just part of the environment and mean them no harm. This is when it gets really fun to keep scares as they will haughtily stalk by you while snooping around. They're a joy to watch even if the humor comes more from enjoying their sour moods than the lighthearted joy we expect from clowns.

Yes you can keep scares indoors, but consider it strictly a necessity. They should be free to come and go as they please, weather permitting. When stuck indoors, ensure they have their own space which is kept dark and quiet at all times. Avoid going into that space altogether. If you must go in, announce yourself gently and listen for them to find a hiding space before turning on the light and entering.

Lastly, be sure to pass by the spaces where they are at least once a day. Linger by areas where they like to lurk so they have ample time to jump scare you. While trapped indoors, they still need a lot of stimulation.

I hope that's cleared up a lot of questions anyone has had about potentially adopting a scare clown! They're a tough breed but they are clever, witty, and fun in their own very special way.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to comment, reblog, or ask!

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Hello, sorry for the long wait! This is Boptart, and they are extremely sleepy in this photo. It was towards the evening after working late. I work a lot these days so I can't check too often. But I'm going to try and update about once a week.

Besides work, I have been experimenting with AI blogging and discovered that robots actually have quite interesting opinions on clown husbandry. So I will be editing one of those blogs on pressing clown card methods and dropping it here. I hope you will find time to read the tips so as to improve your own clown husbandry methods, as well as offer your oppinons or expertise in suggesting any additions or corrections.

I will of course still write updates as able, of my own adventures in clowning. To bring you up to date with what's been going on, I have practically become my own clown rescue center besides work.

A relative recently visited England and was amazed to see the amount of strays. Apparently quite a lot are stray and there are always plenty at adoption centers. He ended up bringing home no less than EIGHT clowns. I had already increased my troupe to five since then (not including my five easy-going indoor clowns [indoor by choice, I should add]).

Five more rowdy circus-teacups and five very calm scares was busy enough. Now with the outdoor troupe being eight, I'm pretty short of time.

I haven't named all of them yet, I'm trying to stick to a food theme. So far I have Boptart, Cornzapoppin, Bon Bon, and Cupcake. I would be willing to hear suggestions as I introduce them over the coming weeks.

Some day I'd also love to invite a larger breed in. Maybe when I get more room? My yard is large enough for many of a small breed, but it would definitely feel much tighter to one ten times the size of these little things!

Most of all I'm quite interested in a sassier breed. I've handled all sorts of crabby and nippy critters, so I'm not too worried about even the sorts people insist are dangerous. With the right care, I firmly believe all creatures, especially clowns, can be cared for if not cohabitated with. Granted, it may not be recommended for everyone!

Anyway, thank you for the reblog and I look forward to reading more of the convos I've had to miss since my last post.

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I can never get enough of bookmarks adventures!

Bookmark finds an old building in the woods

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Clown Artists You Need to Commission!

Oh my gosh, sorry for dropping off! I work way too much on top of having a gaggle of clowns to take care of. Anyway, here is list, I will go into updates on my own clowns, shortly.

Want to Be in the List?

It's very simple, you just have to be an artist that has drawn or made something clowny.

Reblog this post (the post where I orginially offered to put this together in).

This post exists to reference a variety of cool artists with interests in #clownblr and the various related tags.

When you reblog, include some of your clown art.

Done! I will check the reblogs of the old post often for these two things in a reblog.

Concerned You May Be Forgotten?

Well, don't be. I will be updating slowly. But also you can tag me in a comment in your reblog to get in in my notes again, in case tubmlr ate the notification. Or just reblog the original. Whichever.

Digital Artists

@arizuume

@coulroworld

@niknak-paddywack

@geoblitz

@mobiusjane

@silly-pony-jester

@studiomattias

@swords-and-chaos

@clownex

@finkisun

@sshhhclownshavesharphearing