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I thought it was illegal to sell bunnies at 6 weeks??




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youngbunny2 said:
I thought it was illegal to sell bunnies at 6 weeks??




RINGWOOD PETS -
*8wk old KITTENS ready now from £75 various colours* *6wk old BUNNIES and GUINEA PIGS always available* *CHINCHILLAS mum and daughter complete with cage and accessories only £100* *FREE delivery on purchases over £25* *Nuts 25 kilo £21, WBS 25 kilo £11* *Many special prices in store* OPEN 10am - 6pm Mon-Sat, ½ day Wednesday. Visit us at 16 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Dorset. Enquiries e-mail (dadt-20-7055)*...
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:evil: :evil: It is! Who should this be reported to guys?!?!

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It's actually illegal?? Damn I wish I knew that when I saw the 6 week old baby bunnies in our local pet shop I'd have reported them to the RSPCA! :evil:

AMETHYST
 
I don't think it actually is, I may be wrong though.

Either way its way too young to be away from mum :(
 
Karly said:
"It is against the LAW to sell a bunny under 8 weeks of age - The Pet Animals Act of 1951" - from http://www.belgravebunnies.co.uk/
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Its not that clear cut Carly,

S3(c) states that animals, being mammals, will not be sold at too early an age;

what "too young an age" constitutes is not defined and seems rather subjective to me. Whilst i think we all agree 8 /10 weeks is best practice, 6 weeks may be a legally arguable but morally reprehensible position.
 
JGT said:
Karly said:
"It is against the LAW to sell a bunny under 8 weeks of age - The Pet Animals Act of 1951" - from http://www.belgravebunnies.co.uk/
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Its not that clear cut Carly,

S3(c) states that animals, being mammals, will not be sold at too early an age;

what "too young an age" constitutes is not defined and seems rather subjective to me. Whilst i think we all agree 8 /10 weeks is best practice, 6 weeks may be a legally arguable but morally reprehensible position.
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Yup, I looked into it after reading that and found the exact thing you said so it is a bit undefined :?
 
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