Louisiana Reminder: Parents Don’t Break This Law for Easter

Easter is rapidly approaching, and soon some of us may be looking to gift our kids baby chickens, ducklings, or even rabbits.

As a kid, I recall getting bunnies for Easter, and we would raise them, and they'd quickly become part of the family, however, some parents are breaking the law when they gift their kids animals.

While chicks, ducklings, and rabbits may be cute to gift for Easter, there comes some sort of responsibility when purchasing them before Easter. For example, it is not a good idea to dye the animals an Easter color.

Not only does the dye pose a danger to the animal, but it is also illegal to do so in the state of Louisiana.

You cannot legally dye animals an alternative color and sell or gift them. RS 3:2363 - Sale of dyed chicks, ducklings, goslings, or rabbits; requirements for maintenance; penalties

Dyeing an animal a color is considered animal cruelty, and there could be legal consequences for dyeing a chick, duckling, or rabbit.

In addition to that, the dye can contain toxins that are harmful to the animal, and sadly, those animals that are often dyed are abandoned once the "fun is over."

Violations of this law can result in a fine of up to $100 or imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both. 

We share this with you because as we get closer to Easter, you may see vendors in parking lots or even on social media selling dyed animals, and you should avoid and report those in violation of this Louisiana law. Let's all do our part to protect animals in Louisiana.