Our New Pet!

Last fall when we were here, Scott began raising bunnies as part of his agricultural project. He tries adapt new agricultural and livestock techniques to help Filipino farmers increase their yeild. This always causes a stir among our neighbors. They do not respond well to change and are a little sceptical of Scott's methods. It was hard to get this bunny project off the ground. Of the numerous bunnies Scott bought last fall only one survived. The kids named him Magic. Not because he did survive, but because he has black ears that look like a top hat. All winter we have received updates on Magic's progress.
It was with great joy that we arrived the same day Magic's "wife" gave birth to baby bunnies. The kids were thrilled with the little guys and often can be found hanging around the bunny pen. Bethany, the Nelsen's daughter, says these aren't bunnies, but rabbits. Bunnies are pet, rabbits are raised to eat. Emily and Will know this in principle and have even rejoiced when a mean one was killed for dinner one of our first few days here. It wasn't long though before they began asking couldn't they raise one until he is grown. So Friday, when they were weaned, they chose the runt to come be a part of our family for a while. They accepted this knowing full well that these are raised to eat, but I can already tell they will have a hard time letting "Caramel Swirl" become bunny stew. I have to admit I have also grown attached to the little guy. He is cute.