Gatabi Rabbitry

08/11/2024

Currently we have
new Zealand white
SA phendulas zenzele stock
available.
Pm us

08/11/2024

GERMAN shepherd puppies available. Born 3rd September. Ready to go from from 1st November Vet checked, inoculated, dewormed. Both parents to view. Thoroughbred but not registered. Well socialised with kids and other dogs. Grown up in our house.
Medium long coats .
1 Male, one female available. Ready to go
Shades of Black and Tan.
Located near walkerville
Please pm for further details 0817650469

08/11/2024

We had a lot of rain last night.
38 mm of rain last night, which equates to 768 902,72 liters of water that came down on our property.
We are very happy 😁

08/11/2024

02/11/2024

N12 PUPPIES – A CONTINUED CONCERN

The N12 pups being sold on the side of the road has been an ongoing problem for a few months. Some residents think that the SPCA’S don’t respond or don’t care or send people from pillar to post.

The reality is the following:

• These perps selling the pups don’t care. For them it is all about the money they will receive in return.
• Numerous motorists have stopped in the last few months – trying to rescue these poor pups by giving these guys money for the puppies.
• In return – the guys then go and get a “new puppy” and tomorrow they are back – standing at the same spot, dangling a puppy in the air, knowing someone will stop to save the pups, by giving them money.

Reality is the following:

• The more motorist stop to try and save the pups – the more pups will come
• The more motorist pay for the pups – (to obviously try and save them), the more they will stand there
• These guys are opportunists, a quick buck by playing on motorist emotions.

Reality is also the following:

• By stopping – you open yourself to either being hijacked or robbed
• By stopping – you open yourself to being assaulted or injured
• By stopping – if you are a woman – it is self-explanatory – the crime in South Africa against woman is HORRIFIC as we all know.

Reality is also the following:

• Our guys have been assaulted, injured, robbed, left emotionally traumatized, had been pushed around, had guns pointed at their heads, been dragged out of vehicles, been told their brains are going to be shot out, will never see their families again.

So, what have we done about the pups STILL being sold on the side of the road?

We have had operations with NSPCA, private security companies, Metro, SAPS – private individuals who are also tired of this sick trade happening daily.

We have done Outreach in the nearby areas to try and sterilize as many females as possible. FREE PUPS advertised in the Junk mail or social media make it so easy to get pups to sell.

We have taken away as many puppies as possibly.

But what people fail to realize is the following:

• These guys are in most cases ARMED THUGS
• They are opportunist WHO will not think twice in shooting you
• The more we buy from them – the more they will return
• They run into the field where they can get away or wait for you to get to them. And when you do they are NOT going to willingly give you their “livelihood” because let's face reality WE are giving them “job opportunities” by purchasing these pups.

This is sadly an ongoing problem that is sadly not just going to go away. Motorist will continue stopping with the intent to SAVE the pups and lets face it most of us will – it is a natural instinct to try and save the puppies. But we also have to face reality – by stating that no-one is doing anything about it, is in most cases not fair.

The moment they see an SPCA vehicle approach they RUN. The moment an unmarked “SPCA” vehicle approached – they RUN. The moment they suspect Metro or SAPS are going to stop – they RUN.

They are not going to stand still and simply hand over these poor animals – the sad reality is – this is an easy way of income.

Our guys try and respond to all the calls we get – but like we said above, when we get there – THEY WILL RUN like gazelle into the grass.

Please contact our Duty Inspector on 083 604 1172 for any emergencies. Please do not stop on the side of the road.

You might only see 1 guy with a puppy on the side – but we can almost promise you there are at least 3 – 5 “scouts” who saw you coming before you noticed them.

All the surrounding SPCA's are fully aware of this problem - and they are all trying their levels best. Private companies are on board - trying their level best.

At times it might look like no one is doing anything - but we assure you WE ARE!! Our teams are putting their lives at risk DAILY. Motorist are putting their own lives at risk daily by trying to save these poor animals from this vicious trade.

WE ALL CARE - but sadly we ALL have to realize - this is not just going to go away, it is an ongoing DAILY battle for SPCA'S, the motorists who pass there every day, the communities who are all trying to help.

This is our DAILY reality - and we will never stop fighting for these animals.

27/10/2024

We do have phendula available soon. Pm if you interested.

27/10/2024

Happy weekend everyone. Enjoying goat antics

20/10/2024

Pekin ducks are growing quickly!

16/10/2024

I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to Guzell Mcdonald and Kendyll Havenga, our newest community members. Your participation is deeply valued. Over the weekend, I will be sharing updated photographs from the farm. Last night's severe storm, marked by heavy precipitation, thunder, and lightning, resulted in a power outage for the remainder of the evening. We anticipate the rainfall will facilitate accelerated grass growth soon. Guzell Mcdonald Kendyll Havenga

16/10/2024

Plenty of beanies have been made up by me. Hand spun , merino , angora mixes.
Prices start at R350 if you interested pm me on 0834444830 I can send you pics. Beanies can be sent via pudo

16/10/2024

We still have our backabuddy campaign running in the background.
We are very grateful for the donation made last month. It will be used this month to buy animal feed.
All donations big or small are very welcome.
All money coming in goes towards animal feed only.

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/gavin-grgurin-5753495591223235825

12/10/2024

Lots of baby chicks hatching

10/10/2024

Pekin ducklings for sale, with dual-purpose benefits for eggs and meat. At this age, sexing is not possible. They mature into large white ducks. Suitable for pets as well. Collection point is Apple Orchards. Contact 0817650469 for inquiries.

20/08/2024

The goat had a haircut.. Bianca said she is not becoming a Hairdresser after the Experience. Soo much grass in it, lots of work to clean it up before it gets spun

31/07/2024

Some of our Gatabi Pups. German Shepherds. Vaccinations done. Medium long coats. For info make contact with us

26/06/2024

For those that have been to visit us, you might have seen our pack of German shepherds. ACE has had puppies. Mom is in the first pic. They are vaccinated and dewormed. They will be available from this weekend end June. For info & more pics please contact us on 0817650469

21/06/2024

Sold
Dwarf goat boy available nice and small. Not tame which is not a bad thing believe me, unless you like getting chased by a randy goat 😐. Pm me for details.
Happy to swop for a Kalahari Red ram, savanna ram , saanen girl , or boergoat ram.