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Saint-jean-de-matha, Canada
Today, I finally decided to get my five-year-old son a rabbit, so I explained to him how to take care of it. When I'd finished listing all the things he'd have to do, he replied, "That's too complicated... Couldn't we just eat it instead?" FML
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Welshite 40
At least you know he'll do well in survival situations. Next thing you know, he'll be testing out recipes with the neighbor's hamster, and the snake he found in the backyard.
iAlissa 34
As an owner of two bunnies, I can tell you that they're high maintenance. Definitely not a good pet for a young child.
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BeastOfJupiter 7
Mmmm rabbit rissoto.
J3R3MYY 14
I was thinking stew, both equally delicious.
Yeshua_fml 19
I would be down to trying rabbit for the novelty of it. It would have to be a feral species though. Not the ones sold as pets.
AmexBlack 24
Growing up in Ireland, my Grandma ate rabbit stew all the time. My dad and uncles would go into the fields and put a ferret into the rabbit warren and when the rabbits ran out, shoot them. It was free food and very tasty, and it helps the environment as rabbits are quite destructive. Eating a pet rabbit though is a bit of a queer one..
bellebe1998 16
That's not FYL, that's **** that rabbits life.
zimripple 8
Rabbit just sounds delicious for some reason, from the wild or not
WordAficionada 19
I actually like the taste of rabbit, it's a little on the chewy side though!
nlm92 15
29 - Rabbit is consumed in so many cultures. I guess it's sad but life feeds on life no matter where you look.
kristabelli 19
I'm sorry, but 5 years old is just too young to take proper care of a rabbit. F that rabbit's life indeed.
Musiclover1482 9
I agree! An animal is a great responsibility and 5 years old is way to young to take on such responsibility.
bellebe1998 16
Oh no, I love rabbit. It's my favorite meat besides deer meat.
spoo 24
Child sounds cooler than parent
laylaeve 9
Ok note to you no more pets for that kid.
JayBunny 16
I voted no on this......
rocker_chick23 27
You want a medal? No one cares.
J3R3MYY 14
Let's give her a gold star.
JayBunny 16
-_- I just don't see it being a FML.....Don't know why I'm getting voted down....just commenting my own opinion....
Welshite 40
At least you know he'll do well in survival situations. Next thing you know, he'll be testing out recipes with the neighbor's hamster, and the snake he found in the backyard.
AmexBlack 24
It's a bit of a 'hare-raising' issue though, don't you think? ;)
cakefete2 31
It's a dirty job, but somebunny has to do it.
warsun 27
It's rabbit weird though
Liamj774 36
How bunny your jokes are.
RadicalRenay 4
And that is how serial killer/ cannibals are born.
koalabear_55 11
I don't really see how this is a fml. Many 5 year olds have a difficult time taking care of a pet. Rabbit is a common animal to eat as well so...
cheesybanana703 10
Rabbit is actually a delicious animal to consume
WordAficionada 19
Agreed!
brivielle 15
reasonable question OP. Smart kid
Curlytwirly22 17
I've never tried it where can I find them ?
stingray112 24
I'm just wondering why the **** op tried to get her 5 year old son a rabbit and rely on him To take care of it??
AGB10 19
Who killed roger rabbit mystery solved ;)
mario2012 18
You tried, but not very well.
GEFStryker 29
#23 It would appear your harebrained scheme to garner thumbs up left you tumbling down the rabbit hole.
iAlissa 34
As an owner of two bunnies, I can tell you that they're high maintenance. Definitely not a good pet for a young child.
RadikulRam 16
Absolutely, I had a rabbit when I was around the same age, and it was so aggressive. In hindsight I was just picking up the little bugger and annoying the poor thing, but I was too young to know.
Crofty92 17
Bad pet, nutritious meal.
iAlissa 34
I don't know about "bad pet". My bunny is litter trained, comes when called, does tricks, and even goes on walks with me. She's an awesome pet. My other bunny is blind and fat but I still think they're awesome animals :)
DraconicFeline 31
41 - How on earth did you manage that? I'm honestly not trying to be obnoxious; I love bunnies, but I didn't think they had the mental capacity to be taught to respond to commands, let alone taking a walk at your side.
MegamiKaosu 28
I have two pet bunnies and work in a pet store where I have talked several people out of buying bunny /rabbits for their little kids. My oldest rabbit comes when I call him, snuggles with me and watches tv on the couch. The youngest (the baby) is learning her name and comes half the time when called, it's not hard. It's like training a dog, you just keep at it with treats or pet rewards.
equitationbound 22
I agree 100%. I have two rabbits, and I do not think they're suitable for children. Most don't like to be held, and kids often lose interest. Mine are litter trained, but it's still a mess to clean! Cat litter is much easier to clean. Also, adopt, don't shop! There are TONS of rabbits in need of homes in shelters. :)
brenton490 19
I had a very evil bunny some spawn of Dracula once... It would charge at you and try to bite anyone that touched its cage. Lets just say it didn't last very long...
iAlissa 34
79- both of mine are rescues. :) and I get them to do anything with treats! They respond like dogs to food rewards. They're intelligent.
Dashelle 25
Exactly what I was thinking. I've seen so many parents buy rabbits for kids, just to dump them at a shelter when the kid injures them and the parents don't want to pay. I cringe when someone says "I bought a pet for my kid!"
Dashelle 25
#58, they aren't quite as intelligent as cats or dogs, but they have a very high mental capacity. "Rabbits=dumb" is a myth I often have to debunk. I had one figure out the lock on her pen! Mine are also litter trained, come when called, and know how to ask for attention.
Jayy_Dash23 9
woah... W. T. F.??
EnderWolf1013 9
why'ed you get downed?
Steve95401 49
Of course you can, son. In fact, they taste just like chicken.
Tthug 34
I hope I have a child like this one day.
rocker_chick23 27
You should have gotten a betta instead. All they need is a 2.5 gallon tank, heater, and food. I recently got my son one and he enjoys helping me clean the tank and feed him
smokecloud_ 37
At age 5 I would always take my fish out of the tank to play with them. The only game they were good at was play dead. :(
rocker_chick23 27
I caught my son doing that once and I told him if he did it again that he wouldn't help me with his betta for a month. He likes helping me with the animals and promised he wouldn't do it again.