A cautionary tale just before Easter

[Catsnclay]

And let us not forget the baby chicks or ducks that are so cute, too.


I drove by a feed store the other day, there is was as big as could be, a sign stating that they now have baby rabbits, chicks & ducks.....just in time for Easter, imagine that........

[pomtzu]

And let us not forget the baby chicks or ducks that are so cute, too.


I drove by a feed store the other day, there is was as big as could be, a sign stating that they now have baby rabbits, chicks & ducks.....just in time for Easter, imagine that........

I saw the same sign by one of the feed stores a couple of days ago, except it was just for chicks and ducks.

This being farm country, I imagine a lot that are bought for "pets", will end up on a farm with the rest of the breeders or egg layers, once they get big and just aren't that "cute" anymore.

Years ago we bought a rabbit for each of the boys for Easter one year. We built a huge pen and it was elevated far off the ground and protected from the elements, and they lived a pretty long life. Later, we had a dwarf bunny who lived in the house, (and loved to have the run of the house too), and he lived to a ripe old age. They definitely are not the pet for everyone, but with the proper care and attention, can bring many years of pleasure.

[pomtzu]

I saw the same sign by one of the feed stores a couple of days ago, except it was just for chicks and ducks.

I drove past the same feed store again today, and they have changed their sign. All it says now is: "FREE DUCKS". Maybe they aren't selling because people are finally starting to get the message? We can only hope so. Unfortunately, I hate to think of the fate of these "free" ones now! Poor little things.............

And let us not forget the baby chicks or ducks that are so cute, too.


I drove by a feed store the other day, there is was as big as could be, a sign stating that they now have baby rabbits, chicks & ducks.....just in time for Easter, imagine that........

[Karen]

I would go inside and demand to speak to the manager. If they are going to keep that sign up, I'd ask if they are willing to have flyers educating people on the care of these creatures, including info from the House Rabbit Society, etc., and from the local Humane Society so people know where to bring these pets when they are "no longer cute" - chicks and duckling definitely go through an awkward stage, or when the kids "get tired of them," and if the store will make a donation to the Humane Society.

That's just me.

[Marigold2]

I totally agree with you Karen. Sweet little angle. Perhaps some good can come of this for other buns.

[TamanduaGirl]

Jake was a stray bunny too. His owners didn't care he was getting out of their yard. He wound up on the other end of town. The guy next to me had been feeding him and trying to get him for a month. Someone came in and told me he was out there and I just walked out and picked him up.