Bunnies for Sale
Bunnies are available!
Information on Purchasing a Rabbit
Rabbits can make enjoyable pets and, while they are fairly easy to keep, understanding their needs will help ensure they are happy and healthy. Our breed of rabbits are mini Rex. They are unique in that their soft fur is due to a recessive trait that causes the hair to stand up rather than lie flat and the normally outer guard hairs to be shortened. Given this quality, mini Rex rabbits tend to be less able to withstand extreme cold and precipitation in comparison to other breeds. Draft-free shelter with deep bedding (preferably straw) is a must, especially if rabbits are not kept within the home. Rabbits are sensitive to sudden changes in temperatures and extreme heat can be just as dangerous. They should be shielded from the sun and have ventilation and clean water at all times. A proper rabbit cage or hutch should be large enough for the rabbit to run around in and have a place for food and water, sleep, and a litter box. If kept inside the home, a large cage with narrow bars (gaps less than one inch) and a high-sided base (to prevent urine overspray) is fine. An enclosed hutch kept within a barn, shed, or garage would be necessary to offer better protection against the elements and predators. Rabbits need exercise and should be supervised if the run is not enclosed on all sides (including the top and floor) by wire with gaps less than one inch, as rabbits are excellent jumpers and diggers. If rabbits escape, they may or may not return home. We have been fortunate that ours have returned home on the few occasions they decided to break out. Indoor rabbits allowed to roam the house should also be supervised to avoid unwanted chewing. If other pets reside in the house, special attention should be given to prevent. harm to the rabbit, as they are a prey animal for cats, dogs, and large snakes; although, our own cats and dogs respect the adult rabbits and they enjoy playing together (Popcorn likes to chase the cats and get licks from Lucy). We have found that rabbits love to rearrange their enclosures, so bowls, waterers, and litter boxes that attach to the sides work best. Our rabbits drink water from both bowls and bottles, but we find they prefer bowls. Most rabbits can be trained to use a litter box. We offer a corner box in the cage or hutch with straw or pine shavings as litter. We also use straw as bedding. Rabbit urine has a distinct odor and is high in calcium and will leave a white deposit. Litter boxes should be changed and scrubbed daily to reduce smell and to maintain the health of the rabbit.
A rabbit's diet consists mostly of grass or hay. They should have access to hay at all times. Nutrition can be supplemented with a pelleted rabbit feed. Fresh, clean, water should always be available. Care needs to be taken when choosing to offer treats or items such as fruit and veggies. As these are often high in sugar, too much can be deadly. Young bunnies need time for their guts to adjust and mature, so giving these kinds of foods should be very minimal. Rabbits need to chew to keep their teeth from overgrowth. Wood chew blocks should be provided within the enclosure. Nails should also be trimmed, just like cats and dogs, watching not to cut too short into the quick, which can cause pain and bleeding. All rabbit supplies can be found at Tractor Supply, Countrymax, or online.
Rabbits may look cuddly and sweet, but not all enjoy being fondled. They will bite and scratch when annoyed or when they've had enough. Mostly, they prefer being on the ground and pet gently on their head, ears, and back. They do not like being held on their back. Being a prey animal, they startle easily. Stress can be deadly for a rabbit. Rabbits should not have diarrhea and its presence could be an indication of stress. Any changes to environment or food should be done slowly. Rabbits can be kept alone or with other rabbits; however, if you do not wish to have babies (called kits), keeping them alone or separated is best until you are sure of the gender of your rabbits. Unlike other mammals, it is very difficult to sex rabbits as their genitalia look very similar. Male rabbits (known as bucks) will eventually develop testicles that are held tight to the body, only to become apparent several months after birth. Rabbits can breed before this is noticed. Female rabbits (known as does) do not have an estrus cycle and can get pregnant upon exposure to a buck. Does are pregnant for 31 days and can literally get pregnant again the day they deliver kits. Signs of imminent birth includes obsessive digging, nesting, and fur pulling. The doe should be kept separate by removing any other rabbits in preparation for birthing. A young, inexperienced doe may feel stressed with her first litter and could potentially kill her kits or refuse to care for them. Kits nurse just once or twice a day and moms will leave the kits on their own in the nest most of the time. Kits begin to wean around 5 weeks of age and are capable of going to new homes between 6 to 8 weeks of age.
Here at our farm, kits are handled daily to develop an enduring relationship with people (and honestly, we just can't keep our hands off these cute little fur balls!). Should you decide rabbit ownership is for you, kits will be available for new homes when we deem they are weaned, eating and drinking well, well-developed, and healthy, which typically is between 6 to 8 weeks of age. We reserve the right to deny a sale of any of our animals for any reason at any time. A non-refundable deposit of 50% of purchase price is required to hold your rabbit kit until pick up. We maintain the right to cancel your reservation of an animal and refund your deposit in full for any reason and at any time prior to pick up. If a reserved rabbit becomes unavailable (i.e. due to illness or death), you can choose either to have your deposit refunded or applied to another available kit or a future kindling. Pick up of a reserved animal must occur within two weeks once we have deemed the animal ready to leave our farm. Failure to pick up the animal within two weeks will either result in a $5 daily care fee or relisting for sale the reserved animal without refund of your deposit. You are welcome to have a vet check, at your expense, prior to purchase and/or pick up. Once an animal has left our property, we will not be responsible for any issues, health or otherwise; however, we encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a purchased animal. You are responsible for rehoming any animal purchased from us should your circumstances change. All of our animals deserve to have forever families! Please make sure you are ready to be theirs.
