As we are going into pricing our litters soon, I thought I would update everyone on how it is that rabbit breeders price their rabbits. This is pretty customary for most who breed to have prices for different looks of their rabbits. I took this from another *rabbitry's page and added some things, but it explains things pretty well. (See asterisk in Notes at bottom for credit) "Why does that bunny cost so much more than the other one?" Part One: Pet Quality - Our Range $65-90 What does "pet quality" mean? By my definition, pet quality is a rabbit that cannot be used in a breeding program, but would still make a great pet. A pet quality rabbit may have too many genetic undesirables, such as bad toenails, brown/blue marbled eyes, creased ears, etc. Things a pet-owner won't notice. Or, a pet-quality bunny may be retired from the breeding world and ready to live the easy life. Sometimes, pet-only bunnies don't produce and are thereby useless as breeders. There are many reasons for a bunny to be considered pet-only quality, and this has nothing to do with how good a pet this rabbit will make! Pet quality bunnies are usually the least expensive ones and should not come with a pedigree, as they are not to be bred. Part Two: Brood Quality - $100-175 "Brood quality" is a term that describes a rabbit who can be efficiently used in a breeding program, but is not showable because of a disqualification, such as too many scattered white hairs, ears overly long, slightly less than desirable type, mis-colored toenails, etc. These bunnies can still produce show-worthy offspring, however, and could be sold to another breeder. We will also sell brood and show quality rabbits as pets, but we will not sell them at a pet-only price regardless! These bunnies are potentially or proven great producers. Though they often may still sell as pets and that's perfectly fine, the buyer should be aware of why this bunny is priced higher than the above "pet-only" bunnies. If the pet-buyer wanted, he could use this rabbit in the future in a breeding program. Part Three: Show Quality - $200-450 The "show quality" rabbits are those that have been deemed worthy of being shown by the breeder. Show quality rabbits have the best type, fur, color, etc. These rabbits may still have faults and it is advised that, before buying a rabbit of show or brood quality, you research the breed's standard. It is preferred that these rabbits, if not kept, are sold to someone who will show them. However, in the event a show quality rabbit is bought by a pet-buyer, the price will remain the same. Here is a list of all the different Holland Lop colors currently recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, as of early 2019:
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~We do not discount show-quality rabbits if the buyer doesn't have the intention of showing them, nor do we discount brood-quality rabbits if the buyer doesn't have the intention of breeding them. Usually, someone else will come along who is willing to pay what we think that rabbit is worth. ~We only lower/raise the prices of our rabbits as we see fit. ~Pet, Brood and Show quality is determined by us. That means it's our opinion, and may or may not be the opinion of the judges at the rabbit shows or the opinion of other breeders. It is your responsibility to do your own research and look over the bunny yourself before buying. We will do our best to predict quality, but we are a new breeder ourselves (started in 2020) and nowhere near an expert at determining quality. If you disagree with our decision on price/quality do not purchase. I hope this answers some of your questions more in-depth about how we price our bunnies and why. These are living, breathing animals that we take the time in learning the breed of and we LOVE them. The prices above might seem expensive to some, but if you aren't willing to pay the above prices - then the cost of an "exotic" vet, Hay, Food, Love - Patience and your time spent nurturing it, is really too much for you to have a rabbit as a pet. Quite Simple. Rabbits are a commitment like a dog or a cat - meaning for YEARS. Also, a rabbit is considered a livestock animal so this means they will poop much more than a regular animal, while this makes it seem exotic and difficult, it really isn't if you give it the same level of care you would any regular animal. Rabbits are not easy for someone who is inexperienced with any farm type animal. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS. RESEARCH RABBITS BEFORE BUYING ONE. As always we are ALWAYS here to help you through any problems. Note: *- Credit to follow rabbitry hobby page (tiptoerabbitry.weebly.com) for breakdown of qualities.
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