A couple of policies - I do not sell at Easter or Christmas - I do not sell for children under 8 years of age. Thank you for understanding.
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More Helpful Info when buying rabbits
Here are a few things to consider when inquiring about possible For Sale rabbits, whether on my website or another rabbitry's website. Help us, help you. Find out where the rabbitry is and if you are willing to travel.
Photos can be helpful but should not determine a rabbit's worthiness, some look much better than they are as often as they don't do a rabbit justice. Hollands can be notoriously hard to photograph in the perfect pose, particularly if the photographer is working solo. For those out there that are looking, don't buy simply from a photo and description. Especially if the description doesn't include weaknesses as well as strengths. Nobody sells the perfect rabbit because nobody has the perfect rabbit. An honest seller will tell you what they think could be improved upon on a particular rabbit when asked. A truly honest seller will tell you upfront, even before you ask! Always buy on approval. This means that even if you place a deposit, you do not have to pay the balance and take the rabbit when you see it. You should always verify with the seller that if the rabbit does not meet your expectations or is not as described (which is sticky as this is up to interpretation) that you can get the deposit refunded. Also if buying with a pedigree, make sure you have the pedigree in hand as you pay for the rabbit. If arrangements to purchase has been made ahead of time, there is no reason the pedigree shouldn't be available.
The non-papered breeding stock is a good opportunity to purchase purebred Holland Lops to breed for pets. Or if Hollands are a breed you'd like to get into but not sure of, this is an economical way to start. Hollands are not the cheapest breed to get into and unless you are positive they are the breed for you, you might want to start out with less expensive stock and find out if they are for you.
If you are interested in Holland Lops or any other breed of rabbit, attend a rabbit show and learn all you can before picking a breed. When they aren't busy showing, exhibitors will be happy to answer questions. A list of show locations by State can be found at the American Rabbit Breeders Association website at: www.arba.net Click on Member Resources and then Shows and do a search by State. To learn more about the Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club visit: www.hlrsc.com Upon joining you receive a wonderful color filled guidebook and a magazine four times a year.
Specific to Blackberry Farm:
I do not ship rabbits. Also I do not sell without having the person and the rabbit together. No selling by photos only, sight unseen, drive-bys (picked up by someone other than the buyer). The reason is simply this, I want to go over the rabbit with a person and explain what I think is its' strengths and weaknesses. I want to answer any questions and discuss its' care. I want both of us to determine if a particular rabbit is right for you. We are located in the Central Maine area.
My rabbits are mostly BBF and Cowan bloodlines and now Sibling's (REW). Pets can be sold at 2-3 mos. old, breeding stock 3-6 mos. old and potential show or show animals are generally 5 mos. and up depending on development.