Easter Bunnies

    Easter is approaching and for many reputable rabbit breeders it is a time of closing down for the holiday. Though there is nothing wrong with getting a rabbit ON Easter, you shouldn’t get one FOR the sake of the holiday. If you are prepared for the commitment, have done your research and actually want a rabbit for the long run and not just for the sake of the holiday’s gimmick, there is nothing wrong with giving one or getting. If your child is begging for a rabbit this Easter, ask yourself these questions:

1:  Are you prepared to take responsibility of the rabbit if your child isn’t able to commit or loses interest in the rabbit? If no, get your child a stuffed bunny instead. 

2:  Have you done your research on how to properly take care of a rabbit? Do you have a proper setup for the rabbit (cage, bedding, food and water bowl, and rabbit food)? 

3:  Can you afford to buy rabbit food and bedding for the rabbit as needed?  Are you prepared to clean the rabbit’s cage out at least once a week, and to feed and water the rabbit everyday? 

4:  Are you knowledgeable on rabbit illnesses? Would you know what to do if the rabbit starts to show signs of an illness? 

Having a rabbit/s is a big responsibility because it is up to YOU to give them all they need. If you fail to take care of them, they will be the one to suffer. 

 Breeders have seen and dealt with horror stories, which reflects their decision not to sell rabbits on or near Easter. Too many times a child will receive a rabbit FOR Easter, lose interest in the rabbit after a few weeks and will neglect to take care of it. Nothing good can come from that, and the rabbit is the one that suffers.

Something to also keep in mind when considering buying a rabbit on Easter is though a 5 week old baby rabbit is adorable, it is illegal to sell/buy a rabbit under the age of 8 weeks in the state of South Carolina. This law will save you a lot of heartache. This holiday is a feeding ground for many "less than reputable" breeders to try and sell a mass amount of underage rabbits.

Conclusion:
Rabbits are awesome creatures and leave footprints on your heart. Perhaps instead of getting a live animal, why not get your child a stuff rabbit? As for yourself, go buy you an awesome rabbit figurine or another rabbit collectable item. Check out these figurines we seen and just had to add to our collection:

For the love of wabbits, Heather