07/06/2023
Hidden Hollow Rabbitrys’ Sales Policy:
Welcome to Hidden Hollow! Below you will find my sales policy and any relevant information you may need regarding the purchase of any Hidden Hollow kits or rabbits.
My name is Natalie and as of this post, I have been breeding rabbits for a little over 4 years now! I started with various breeds but over time I have decided to focus on Holland Lops and Standard Rex. I run a small, outdoor rabbitry and I have 5 adult rabbits, 3 of which are breeding adults. I breed 2 Holland Lop litters each year, one in the spring and one in the fall as long as my doe is healthy and willing to breed. I also breed Standard Rex on a varying schedule.
I do not allow visits to my rabbitry as my rabbitry is on land that belongs to my dad and his spouse. To protect their privacy, I do not allow visits but I am always willing to flood your messages with plenty of photos and videos of any rabbit you may be interested in!
Any sale on a bunny will require a 50% non-refundable deposit at the time the kit is 4 weeks of age. The only way the deposit is refunded is if I cancel the sale for any reason; or if the kit passes away. I take a deposit to protect my time and assets and also to secure your spot with that specific kit. If a deposit is not given, the kit will be placed back up on my page to be offered to another person.
Furthermore, I retain the right to cancel the sale at anytime. Please be prepared for me to ask you some questions regarding housing of the bunny, care of the bunny, and any other questions I may find necessary. I screen everyone who shows interest in a bunny from me and if I am not satisfied with answers to those questions, I may decline the sale. I very much value every bunny that leaves my rabbitry, so I take this very seriously.
I am of course willing to answer any questions that you may have regarding the care of your new bunny! However, I expect that any potential families will have done some level of research on your own. I absolutely do not mind answering some questions, but in my opinion, if you are serious about bunny ownership, you will have taken some time to read up on bunny care and housing. I love speaking with people about bunny care, so please do not be scared to ask me questions, if you need me to confirm the type of food you want to use, or housing, please ask! I can give a lot of great recommendations!
I am located in Bloomsburg, PA (17815), I am willing to meet folks for bunny pick ups, but I will only meet within Bloomsburg and immediate surrounding towns. If you need transport, I will offer to drive further but I will require compensation for my time/mileage/gas.
Baby bunnies will be ready to leave my rabbitry at 8 weeks of age! I will inform you ahead of time when the kits 8 week birthday is and then closer to that point we will begin to arrange pick up. I require kits to be picked up by the time they are 9 weeks old, I expect that you will be prepared for the bunnies arrival at this time.
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•Holland Lops: Holland Lops are a small rabbit breed that can reach a maximum weight of 4lbs. My doe is on the larger side so her kits typically will hit about 4.5- 5lbs full grown. Holland Lops have floppy ears, good temperaments, and tend to make fantastic house pets for adults and small children. My Hollands are fully pedigreed, meaning that I can present you with their ancestry via paperwork, just like with horses and dogs. All kits come litter box training started, and will get full vet checks before leaving the rabbitry. My Holland Lops are $50 no matter the gender or color. I breed my Holland Lops for a genetic mutation called “white ear”, which is essentially a Veinna marked rabbit that has been bred for their white markings to be localized on the ears. If you are interested in a rabbit with this genetic mutation, they are slightly more expensive at $100.
•Standard Rex: I also breed a large rabbit breed called “Standard Rex”, although I do also own a mini rex doe as well, she is not on a breeding schedule. Rex have very soft, plushy fur that is comparable to a chinchilla! This rabbit breed can hit a maximum weight of 10lbs, some even as high as 12lbs. I would not reccomend a rex rabbit to novice rabbit owners as their size can often make them difficult for small children or inexperienced rabbit owners. They also require much more space, food and water so that can make them a challenge for people looking for a house pet. A rex rabbit is a good choice for a person looking for an outdoor rabbit or someone who has the space needed for a rabbit of this size. Rex rabbits of any gender and color are $40.
When you buy a rabbit from me, you are also getting me too! Part of the agreement for a rabbit sale is that I can be contacted at anytime in the rabbits life if you need any help! You will never be bothering me with any questions or concerns, and of course I always love to hear how my rabbits are doing and see any photos! Additionally, if you ever come to the decision that you cannot keep the bunny anymore, you can contact me for some help. I typically cannot take back any rabbits, but I will help you with posting the rabbit on my page and reaching out to anyone that I think may be looking for a bunny.
Rabbit Care:
Rabbits are very interesting and intelligent creatures. They are capable of having complex emotions and social structures, they can recognize faces and voices, and are easy to learn simple commands, their names, and they can even be litter box trained! They require attention everyday in some way shape or form, wether that be with their human companion, or being let outdoors in a rabbit safe pen for some time outside to enjoy their natural instincts such as digging holes and eating grass. These are not the type of pets that can be placed into a cage and ignored all day, the need enrichment, fresh food and water everyday, and toys to play with. Please do not make a “on the whim” decision to purchase a rabbit, yes they are adorable and so cute in every way, but just like a cat or a dog, they need interaction and attention. You will find that owning a bunny can be so such a rewarding experience, they are truly one of the greatest pets to have if you are able to let them get to their full potential!
Rabbits need nail trims every 5-6 months. If you are uncomfortable with the thought of trimming your bunnies nails, a lot of vet clinics will do them for a nominal fee. I have seen a severe case of nail overgrowth on a rabbit, trust me when I saw it’s very important to keep their nails trimmed.
Please do not give your bunny a bath! Rabbits cannot regulate their body temperature very well, so it is important that they do not get wet. A wet rabbit cannot warm it self back up, so hypothermia is a huge risk for a wet bun! Rabbits will naturally clean themselves just like a cat, so if your rabbit seems to be overly dirty, you can encourage their natural grooming behavior by spraying a small amount of misty water over them, this should trigger a grooming response.
Rabbits can do well in pairs, but they don’t necessarily need to have another rabbit around. If you’d like to get 2 rabbits, I would recommend buying a pair of siblings that have been reared together. It can be hard to introduce adults rabbits even if it’s 2 females, so to avoid the stress of rabbit pecking orders and dominance, I would get a pair of siblings.
You CAN spay and neuter rabbits, but should you? That really all depends. I work in a veterinary clinic so I can attest to the dangers of fixing a rabbit. I’ve seen a rabbit die just going through a regular health exam, they are so easy to die under any type of stress so it is always a risk you are taking. Non-breeding females can pose the risk of something called “pyometra”, which is infection of the uterus, so essentially there is a risk wether you spay or don’t spay. It is very important to note that spaying and neutering a rabbit does NOT erase territorial behaviors in both males and females. Both genders can display hu***ng behavior and both have the ability to spray. Fixing them does not remove any of those 2 behaviors so please do not fix your rabbit assuming that it will solve those problems. Those problems are solved with a healthy living environment, enrichment, and gentle discipline.
Rabbits need hay in their diet, there is much controversy over wether or not a rabbit needs hay in their diet, but they do. Rabbits under 6 months of age need alfalfa hay, and rabbits over 6 months need Timothy hay. In addition to hay, they need scheduled feedings of pellets. Please avoid buying rabbit food that is filled with seeds, nuts, dried fruits, and other strange colorful pieces. This mixed diets are dangerous to the health of your rabbit and are only marketed to be appealing to people so they buy it. Rabbits can get addicted to those pieces and then completely avoid eating the pellet part of the feed, plus rabbits don’t even eat seeds or fruit in their natural diet, so it’s just unnecessary. Only buy food that is straight pellets, I highly reccomend the brands “Oxbow” and “Dunmore”.
Good treats for rabbits are actually FREE. Pick some grass from your yard (as long as you don’t spray any chemicals on your lawn, also do not use lawn mower clippings), rabbits love dandelion, wild plantain, queen annes lace, clover of any variety, corn leaves, spinach, kale, and other dark leafy greens. Contrary to popular belief, rabbits should NOT be fed carrots! Carrots are full of sugar and carbs, both of which are dangerous to rabbits. Feed your bunny a small, baby carrot once or twice a month; but they should not be fed on a regular basis. Rabbits can also have berries in small amounts, and mine also love banana peels.
Rabbits are not a rodent, but their teeth sure do grow like one! Tooth health is very important, make sure to offer your bun wooden chew toys OR you can use sticks as well, just make sure the stick is not sharp at the ends and is generally clean and fresh. Rabbits can also eat pine cones right off the ground! These are also really good for keeping your rabbits teeth from growing too long.
I hope I covered enough to get you started! If at any point you have any questions about my sales policy, please do not hesitate to ask!
