I love agouti bunnies too!
Personally I think it's because they're considered too "normal" or even "boring" by people looking for a first time rabbit. Who wants an "everyday" rabbit when there's unsual ginger ones and fancy herliquin ones with their unique markings? It's a shame but just from speaking to people I know who aren't really into bunnies they'd rather opt for a more interseting "statement" bunny than your average run of the mill wild type one.
Definatly not my views though and I do apprecaite it sounds like I'm describing a handbag as opposed to a real life creature, but it's just the impression I get from people around me
A friend of mine the other day said how she wanted a tortoise because "it would be quite cool to have one, but they dont really do much do they". I am really not sure how serious she was.
I've said something incredibly similar myself actually :lol:
I saw some long tailed lizards and I really really wanted one just because they're cool. But then I realised in the time I'd stood there looking at them they hadn't really entertained me more than a photograph would.
Well, I've probably had the same thought but at the end of the day its a commitment and a responsibility and these animals deserve a loving home where they can be themselves - rather than being a plaything or a status symbol, which was more my interpretation of what she was saying.
There should definately be an agouti appreciation thread
New pics of the agoutis!
Flapjack
Elvira
Ringo
Pancake
Fruitcake