ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The upcoming Easter holiday means gifts for many families. These include baskets with candy and live animals associated with the season, such as ducks, rabbits, and small chicks. But those cute creatures grow up.
Experts say if you're thinking of adopting one of the little guys, you need to consider the responsibility it will take to care for them. Jimmy Wiley, manager of Jackson Bro's Feed & Seed, told KTAB/KRBC that he is seeing the impact of this trend on his store's holidays.
“Everyone gets excited about chickens this time of year,” Wiley said. “Children love bunnies this time of year and the chicks will be close to Easter this weekend.”
After purchasing a new chick or rabbit, you need to take care of it in the right way, especially if it is small in size. One of the biggest mistakes new owners make is heat.
“Those chicks, until they grow wings…we have to get them up to 95 degrees. They have to have heat. They need heat lamps so we can keep them warm and feed them. “So rabbits are usually very easy to care for. Just give them food and water and keep the pot clean and sanitary,” says Wiley. I gave advice.
Wiley says it's common to not take care into account when acquiring animals in the wild as gifts or fads. It leads to the malice of the little ones who squeal.
“At first they're all cute and cuddly…then once[the family]is done with their business, it's over and they're not really cared for as much. If a little chick dies too soon, the children's hearts are broken. It hurts,” Wiley added.
If you decide to add a chick, duckling, or rabbit to your family this Easter holiday, consult a pet store professional to ensure that the animals are given the best possible care and that they become part of your family. Please help me become.
