Showing/Breeding: At present, we breed both pedigreed and non-pedigreed purebred Holland Lops. Rabbits that have the option of coming with a pedigree may be of brood or show quality--but a pedigree is no guarantee of show quality or ability to win shows! If the purchaser plans to show their rabbit, it is recommended that they examine the bunny for any potential disqualifications (coat color/pattern, coat type, nail color, etc.) before purchasing. Pedigreed rabbits that cannot be shown may still have potential as brood rabbits, to produce showable babies, but we cannot guarantee that a rabbit will be able to reproduce. Furthermore, purchasing a show quality rabbit is no guarantee that the rabbit will place (win) in shows. Rabbits that do not come with a pedigree are intended as pets only--not for showing or breeding.
Health: All rabbits are healthy to the best of our knowledge at the time of sale. As the new owner of the rabbit, any future veterinary expenses are the buyer's responsibility. Please research proper rabbit care. Bunnies can become ill for a variety of reasons as a result of improper care, including: switching feed too quickly, being fed too many treats/inappropriate treats, not being fed enough hay (fiber), being handled too roughly/harassed by kids or other pets, being kept in drafty conditions, or being improperly housed for weather conditions. Many environmental & husbandry factors can contribute to illness or injury in a rabbit, and it is the new owner's responsibility to ensure the proper handling and maintenance of their pet. Take special care of your rabbit around children and other pets! A stressful environment can weaken a rabbit's immune system and lead to illness. Always supervise children when handling rabbits, making sure that they are being gentle and quiet with the rabbit, and never switch a rabbit's feed too abruptly; diarrhea (which can be fatal in rabbits) may result. If you have questions about how to care for you rabbit please contact us! We want to help make sure our babies are being properly cared for in their new homes. We will send each bunny home with a sample of the food and hay that it is eating here, to help ease the transition.
Gender: We will do our best to accurately determine the genders of all rabbits that we sell. However, sexing of young rabbits can be very difficult, even for experienced breeders, and we may get thrown a curve-ball! If gender is of primary importance to you, we encourage you to examine the rabbit yourself at the time of sale. If the rabbit does mature into a rabbit of the "wrong" gender, you may request that we exchange the rabbit with one of the "right" gender from a current litter or the next upcoming litter, of equal value (or buyer may pay the difference for a more expensive rabbit)--provided that the rabbit being returned is completely healthy at the time of the exchange. We will not provide exchanges for rabbits over 16 weeks of age.
Holds: Currently we are not accepting holds on rabbits. Rabbits will go home on a first come, first served basis. We may re-evaluate this stance in the future, but for the time being we will not take deposits on any rabbits.
Returns/Rehoming: We cannot offer refunds on our rabbits. Update 4/26/2020, re: Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDv2): The highly contagious and highly fatal rabbit disease RHDv2 has recently been discovered in Arizona. Under normal circumstances we would accept one of our rabbits back at any point in its life if the new owner found themselves no longer able to care for it. However, in light of RHDv2, we can no longer accept the return of one of our rabbits unless it has been vaccinated by a veterinarian (proof required, vaccines may not be available in all areas). We need to safeguard the health of our rabbits first and foremost, so please be extra-certain that you can commit to the lifelong care of any baby bunny that you purchase. Likewise, please take extra precautions with the care of your new bunny. I know that many people (ourselves included) used to like to let their bunnies play outside in their backyard from time to time for fresh air and exercise--please reconsider this. RHDv2 is highly contagious and can live for a long time in the environment (on grass, in wild animal droppings, transported by flies or even possibly by birds), outside play time now has invisible dangers for your bunny. Read more about RHDv2 at the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
Food & Care: Your new bunny will come with a sample of the pellet food that they are eating here (Producer's Pride brand, available at Tractor Supply feed stores) to help them get settled into their new home. It is recommended that you do not switch foods abruptly (always gradually blend in new foods), always provide ample hay to eat, and do not over-feed treats or veggies.
Transport: You must provide your own carrier to transport your new bunny home in. This can be as simple as a carboard box with ventilation holes, but please make sure it has a top so the rabbit does not jump out in transit and take care that there is good airflow to prevent overheating. We do not currently ship our rabbits, at this time we only offer local meet-up or delivery (gas fee may apply for delivery beyond 20 miles, contact us to discuss distance).
Always feel free to contact us if you have questions! We will be happy to help to the best of our ability!