Dillard posted the video on Instagram, and many 19 Kids and Counting fans were shocked to hear members of the Duggar family laughing at Derick's troubling act of animal cruelty:
Now, animal rights group PETA has responded to the controversy with an open letter to Dillard in which Sarah Withrow King - the organization's "Director of Christian Outreach and Engagement" - requests that Derick publicly apologize for the video that has upset so many.
"Might doesn't make right, but that's the message you've sent to scores of impressionable young children and loyal fans," King writes.
"I hope you'll publicly apologize for your actions and remind your followers that Jesus' command to 'do unto others' includes all of God's creatures."
The letter reflects the sentiments expressed by hundreds of Derick's followers who commented on the original video.
Remarkably, Derick has yet to remove the controversial clip from his Instagram page despite the backlash.
He's clearly unconcerned about his reputation, but if there's any truth to the rumors of Derick and Jill getting their own reality show, he may want to start protecting his public image.
Responding to PETA's letter would be a good first step.
The Arkansas natives grew up within 45 minutes of each other, but didn't meet until late 2011. Jill recalled when Derick stopped by while caroling with a church group, and not long after, "Derick contacted my dad and asked if he would be a prayer partner during his two-year term in Nepal."
Jim Bob Duggar took Derick under his wing indeed, and gradually started talking about his daughter Jill to him ... and him to her throughout the next year or so.
"The first time Jill and I spoke was over the phone in a brief conversation we had back in March 2013," Derick recalls. Added Jill, "Derick called my dad to give him an update and pray together and I happened to walk in the room."
In February 2014, Derick got permission from Jim Bob Duggar (seen here with wife Michelle, their other daughter Jessa Duggar and her boyfriend Ben Seewald) to marry Jill. Very traditional.
Wedding preparations are usually stressful for couples. For Jill and Derick, it was just another excuse to be together and register for some interesting items.
After they exchanged vows, they also kissed for the first time. The couple proudly waited until marriage for any physical affection beyond hand-holding and side hugs.
