Free is not really free. Sounds pretty ominous, right? Lol, NO, I'm not going off on a wild tangent about government. What I'm talking about are free animals. I love how people look for "free" pets. I'm not talking about dogs or cats. Those we have in numerous amounts that need (and deserve) good homes. No, I'm talking about the people who are always looking for "free" chickens, or "free" rabbits, etc...
With Easter ending, I have seen some people already looking for "free animals". These animals are not simply free, not easily given away now that the holiday is over. Do you already have a home for them? Do you already have the feed, the waterer and food dishes, the bedding? Looking for an animal at the last second is not only a bad idea, it normally means that you are not responsibly set up to keep the animal.
Please do your research before looking for, or accepting, a "free animal". Most animals such as chickens, pigs, rabbits, etc are free for a reason. And normally, not good ones. They may be sick, may be mean, or may be too old for their original use (think hens or old rabbits that don't produce anymore). Make sure you are not paying for a "useless" animal, especially if you are looking for something that is NOT going to be a pet. Many people have these animals for pets, and that is a good thing. All animals deserve humane care, regardless of their use. But if you are looking for a working animal, make sure that it is really what you are looking for.
Because, like I said, Free is not REALLY free....
