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Spring seems to be the time of the year that many people suddenly decide
that they want to raise chickens or rabbits due to how cute they are in
the stores. However, they are living things and they do need special
care and anyone considering buying either should know what is needed for
them before they decide that they want one or two as a pet. As we were
at the local farm supply store yesterday, I seen that they have the
chicks and rabbits out for sale. Many people were gathered around these
pens inside the store and talking about how cute they were and how they
would love to take one home. Chicks and bunnies seem to sell well this
time of the year and many people find that these are cute gifts for kids
and grand kids for Easter. However, they may be cute but they require
special care and they must be fed each day. Some kids do not do well
with pets and do not want the daily responsibility to care for them.
Consider the following things before you purchase baby chicks and
rabbits.
Baby chicks need a lot of special attention and care when
they are first brought home. Young chicks must have a feed known as
starter feed and the feeders must be kept clean and in a place where
they can easily reach the food. Young chicks must also always have a
heat source and fresh water. There are special food and water dishes
available for sale and should be purchased with the chick. It is best to
cover the bottom of their box with litter to make the bottom of it soft
and comfortable for them.
Baby chicks are fragile too. When
being handled, they must be touched and picked up very easily. It is
important to not squeeze them or drop them. Also, they should not be
handled often. The chicks are usually scared of people and you do not
want to scare them by "chasing" them around the box trying to catch
them.
Baby rabbits are the same as baby chicks. They need food
and clean water daily. Rabbits can be handled much more often than the
chicks, but you still need to be careful as to how they are handled.
Rabbits tend to be more aggressive in their behavior than chicks and
they can scratch the child as they are attempting to pick them up.
Rabbits need a cage when they are brought home to be put in. Also,
make sure that the cage will be in a warm, dry area and that if you
intend to keep the rabbit in the house that you have litter for the
cage. Rabbits tend to do well inside or outside if care is given to the
weather conditions outside. You need to buy a commercial rabbit feed as
they will only eat lettuce and other fruits and vegetables as a treat.
There are many available but I recommend that you purchase whatever feed
the store has been feeding them.
Both of these make cute
surprises for kids, but be sure that before you take the animal home
that you are prepared for it and that you will be able to meet the
essential requirements of care for the animal. As with any pet, research
the health needs and what kind of feed and care that they need. This is
just as important as knowing the way that they should be handled and
how fast they will grow. Animals, especially chicks and rabbits can be
fascinating to watch grow and add a lot of fun to a family, but be sure
that you are ready to care for them before taking them home and
realizing they are not a good fit to your family.
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