baby male rabbits

[buttercup132]

aww shes cute

[dab_20]

yah thanks.

[dab_20]

thanks alot.

[bckrazy]

Originally posted by neeshkabeesh
I think dab_20 knows that breeding animals isn't a profitable buisness, do if s/he was given 10 dollars per rabbit and that money won't be going into breeding more rabbits I think its ok.

Why does that make it ok? I'm just wondering... why?

Did you know that a huge majority (I believe 80%) of homeless animals were bred by BYB's... people who just wanted to breed their pets for fun and give them away to who ever walked by and would pay $10? Seriously. Just having one or two litters DOES add massively to the population.. what if every family who had dogs/cats/bunnies (and most families do) has "one or two litters"? that makes millions and millions of litters ~ millions of animals without homes!

I fostered two Buns. They're super demanding little beasts and I don't recommend them to most people, especially those with kids who just want a playmate for their kids. Buns can be very shy because they're prey animals and often their fear leads to them nipping, kicking or being totally anti-social; most people have no idea how to solve that or help them, which is why sooo many are in rescue. Seriously, in the rescue I volunteered at they had dozens of Buns at any time, and most would stay there for months. Every shelter in the area has at least 20 buns, waiting for homes. It saddens me that because they're only breeding a few litters and only selling them for $10, that makes it OK. How do you know your babies won't end up at a similar auction? Or being euthanized in a shelter somewhere? I know you adopted out 2 to a friend, but what about the random "young girl"?... Seriously, breeding Bunnies just "for fun" is not FUN at all for the parents or for the poor babies. Spaying and Neutering Bunnies is HIGHLY recommended for pets because they live MUCH happier lives, they don't spray, they aren't constantly thinking about breeding. I believe that all Buns belong in the house with their people, and altered Bunnies make MUCH better house pets as they tend to not spray and are easily litter trained!

I totally agree with Buttercup. If you havent bred the 2nd litter yet ~ PLEASE don't!! Use that money to spay/neuter the Rabbits that you have now, and if you really want more, adopt or foster!

[dab_20]

ok i got it already! i have already bred her. we will make sure this litter goes to homes that we know are good. the last litter the ppl signed contracts that said they will neuter them and we check up on them to make sure they did it.

[carole]

I think Dab_20 has listened to the advice been given and taken it on board, so that something positive has come out of this thread, sometimes people just don't think about the consquences, and I think by the responses given here Dab_20 has learned something helpful and has taken some responsible actions, I say good on you, and learning from one's mistakes and not repeating them is what really counts for something in the long run.

[dab_20]

yeah i have learned what my dad did wasn't very responsible. and we aren't going to do it anymore.

[buttercup132]

thats so good to hear