27/03/2024
5 REASONS NEVER TO BUY EASTER DUCKLINGS AND CHICKS:
#1 Ducks and chickens are not house pets. While ducklings and chicks easily fit into your apartment or townhome, adult poultry require a coop and run in the backyard. With no ability to house chickens and ducks, many families are forced to rehome their Easter pets.
#2 Like puppies, ducklings and chicks require proper nutrition, including age—and species-appropriate feed, probiotics, and other supplements, to grow big and strong.
#3 Ducklings and chicks require a special brooder and heat source to survive their first few weeks of life. This essential equipment adds extra cost to raising chicks and ducklings.
#4 Have you ever noticed how, shortly after Easter, white ducks appear in the city park, and the brown and white rabbit you have seen in your neighborhood doesn’t look like a cottontail? That is because many Easter ducklings, chicks, and rabbits are often dumped to fend for themselves. Not only is dumping animals and birds cruel, but it is also AGAINST THE LAW!
#5 Easter ducklings and chicks are unhealthy. Yes, it’s true! Due to the stress of living in a high-trafficked store, Easter ducklings and chicks are more likely to succumb to illness and disease. If you want to raise ducks or chickens for eggs, meat, or an all-purpose pet, check out the suggestions below.
#1 Check with your local municipality to see if owning poultry is permitted in your area.
# 2 Do your research: Including researching breeds, setup costs, and dietary needs.
#3 Go in with your eyes opened: Remember raising your own eggs will not be cheaper than buying eggs. Raising poultry is about the joy of knowing where your food comes from and the joys of interacting with the flock.
#4 Always purchase ducklings and chicks from a reputable hatchery or feed store. Avoid purchasing baby chicks or ducklings from Tractor Supply, pet stores, or lawn and garden stores.
