I clicked on the advertiser link for Ideal Poultry, and was horrified to see that they sell dyed chicks for Easter, both chicken and ducks. All male and straight runs. I think this practice encourages impulse buying of live animals at Easter time, and, consequently, many, many mistreated and homeless birds. This happens with rabbits, too, around Easter.
People who have no clue about the necessary care of such an animal, but who are enticed by cute, living "toys", purchase Crayola-colored chickens, ducks and/or rabbits, and bring them home, and quickly lose interest. Then the neglect begins. "Lucky" chickens, ducks and rabbits find their ways to shelters and rescues, many of those with deformities and/or injuries due to malnutrition and/or improper housing. You can imagine what happens to the "unlucky" ones.
I strongly feel the selling of live animals as "novelty gifts" is an unforgivably irresponsible practice, and was disturbed to find this Hatchery as an advertiser link on this site. I find that the BYC site otherwise promotes good, caring practices. I feel, therefore, that BYC should consider discontinuing Ideal as an advertiser if they (Ideal) have no intention of discontinuing this practice.
My next email is to Ideal with a copy of this email.
Anyone else see the hypocracy in giving this hatchery audience on BYC? I'm interested in other's thoughts on this topic...
Amy
People who have no clue about the necessary care of such an animal, but who are enticed by cute, living "toys", purchase Crayola-colored chickens, ducks and/or rabbits, and bring them home, and quickly lose interest. Then the neglect begins. "Lucky" chickens, ducks and rabbits find their ways to shelters and rescues, many of those with deformities and/or injuries due to malnutrition and/or improper housing. You can imagine what happens to the "unlucky" ones.
I strongly feel the selling of live animals as "novelty gifts" is an unforgivably irresponsible practice, and was disturbed to find this Hatchery as an advertiser link on this site. I find that the BYC site otherwise promotes good, caring practices. I feel, therefore, that BYC should consider discontinuing Ideal as an advertiser if they (Ideal) have no intention of discontinuing this practice.
My next email is to Ideal with a copy of this email.
Anyone else see the hypocracy in giving this hatchery audience on BYC? I'm interested in other's thoughts on this topic...
Amy