Himadri Hollands Sales Policy
(Please read, sales policy has CHANGED)
If you are under 18 and inquire about a rabbit, we will ask to correspond with/speak directly to a parent to ensure that the family agrees on the purchase of a rabbit and that that there is adult approval and supervision.
Himadri Hollands does not breed rabbits to sell for profit or to produce pets. We breed toward the Standard of Perfection for the Holland Lop breed, to preserve bloodlines and to improve the breed, and specifically to preserve and improve our own show and breeding herd. We do occasionally offer rabbits which are not needed by us for for show or breeding. Any proceeds from sales are used to offset the substantial cost of feeding and housing our rabbits, purchase of new stock, health care, show expenses, and etc. We support the use of rabbits as a multi-use species-- show, pet, meat, fur, petfood, livestock.
Bunnies on the Himadri nestbox and juniors pages are not always going to be offered for sale. Final sale decisions may not be made until the rabbit is several months old. No bunny will be released to its new home until it reaches 8 weeks old. Often bunnies will be held much longer to evaluate their development and to determine if they will be retained for the Himadri program.
After they have reached sufficient age to wean, observe, and evaluate, there may be rabbits offered as pet potential, brood/breeding potential, and show potential.
Pet potential rabbits may have one or more traits which disqualify them from showing at ARBA shows. They may exhibit "non-dwarf" characteristics, and/or have one or more physical or genetic traits or type faults which would make them unsuitable for breeding. Himadri does not knowingly sell rabbits which are unhealthy, defective, have genetic malocclusion, or are of poor temperament, but we cannot guarantee the health or temperament of the rabbit once it leaves our rabbitry. Pet prices typically start at $30.00 (some colors may be more) and pets will be sold without a pedigree. Occasionally a brood or show potential rabbit will be available at a pet price without a pedigree due to surplus or retirement. If you would like the pedigree on such an animal, the rabbit would be re-priced according to potential.
Brood/breeding potential rabbits may mature over the weight limit to show at ARBA shows, exhibit 'non-dwarf" characteristics, or may be an unrecognized/unshowable color. They have been inspected and are thought to be free of any undesirable geneitc traits which would keep them from producing a percentage of show quality offspring, and we feel they posess sufficient desirable traits to preserve their bloodlines. However Himadri Hollands cannot guarantee that a rabbit will reproduce, or that the rabbit or its offspring will never exhibit undesirable traits. Prices for rabbits with brood /breeding potential typically start at $50 and may range upwards of $75 or more.
Show potential rabbits have been inspected and are thought to be free of any traits which would disqualify them from being shown at ARBA shows, and are thought to be of an acceptable type and resembling the breed standard. Show potential rabbits are also assumed to be excellent breeding prospects (see above). However Himadri Hollands cannot guarantee how well any rabbit will show or reproduce or that it will never develop a disqualification. Prices for rabbits with show potential typically start at $75 and may range upwards of $150 or more.
Prices and availability are subject to change at our discretion, based on the development of the rabbit and the needs of our rabbitry. If a deposit has been received and price or availability change, a full refund of the deposit will always be offered as an option. This includes change of availability due to death, illness, or injury to the rabbit while still at Himadri Hollands, or
change due to Himadri deciding to keep and/or re-evaluate and/or re-price a developing individual.
All pet-potential rabbits are offered on a first come-first pay/first-served basis, no holds beyond a temporary hold while the buyer arranges to meet us. Pets are offered for cash payment only, after the buyer has inspected and accepted the pet rabbit in-person.
For brood/show potential rabbits, personal checks are only accepted for a deposit, and when there is sufficient time for the check to clear both banks before the rabbit is picked up. We also accept cash, money order, cashiers check or Paypal for deposits. Please contact us to arrange deposits and hold times. Cash payment is required for any remaining balance still due at pickup of the rabbit. (When paying with Paypal, the buyer will be required to add 3.5% to the total payment unless other arrangements are made. This is to cover the Paypal charges.)
Himadri Hollands will give their opinion of the quality and temperament of each rabbit sold, however rabbits are sold "as-is" with no guarantee as to their future quality or temperament or their suitability for any particular purpose. Because of this, we strongly recommend that a buyer thoroughly inspect the rabbit before placing it on hold with a deposit, and at the time of pickup, to make sure the rabbit meets their needs and expectations. Refunds on deposits will not be given unless a previously unnoticed disqualification or condition is discovered before the rabbit leaves Himadri Hollands rabbitry.
After the rabbit has left Himadri Hollands, refunds or replacements are only considered in the case of illness or death within 72 hours of purchase, with veterinary or other acceptable documentation that the condition was present prior to the buyer taking possession of the rabbit, and was not due to accident or exposure in the posession of the buyer.
For the health, safety, and comfort of our rabbits, family, and buyers, our rabbitry is closed to visitors. We will arrange to meet at a mutually convenient place so you may inspect and/or pick up rabbits, or you may meet us at a rabbit show that we are attending.
For breeding and show potential stock only, if we are aware of another breeder or transporter making a trip in the buyer's direction, or if the buyer knows of or arranges such transport, we will work with the buyer to meet the transport. Shipping by air is not typically available, but can be discussed, except in the case of pet potential rabbits, which will not be shipped or transported under any circumstances, but must be sold directly from Himadri hollands to the new owner.
Remember.... Planning and communication are keys to a successful rabbit addition to your family/herd.
The sale policy is subject to change or exception at our discretion. Changes or exceptions made for a sale will not necessarily apply to future sales. Himadri Hollands reserves the right to cancel or refuse a sale at any time for any reason.
If you can no longer keep a rabbit bred by Himadri Hollands- whether you were the original buyer or not- please contact us. We will always take in rabbits produced by us if they are in need of a home.
What to consider before buying a rabbit as a pet-- Please take a minute and read HERE--
Himadri Hollands does not breed rabbits to sell for profit or to produce pets. We breed toward the Standard of Perfection for the Holland Lop breed, to preserve bloodlines and to improve the breed, and specifically to preserve and improve our own show and breeding herd. We do occasionally offer rabbits which are not needed by us for for show or breeding. Any proceeds from sales are used to offset the substantial cost of feeding and housing our rabbits, purchase of new stock, health care, show expenses, and etc. We support the use of rabbits as a multi-use species-- show, pet, meat, fur, petfood, livestock.
Bunnies on the Himadri nestbox and juniors pages are not always going to be offered for sale. Final sale decisions may not be made until the rabbit is several months old. No bunny will be released to its new home until it reaches 8 weeks old. Often bunnies will be held much longer to evaluate their development and to determine if they will be retained for the Himadri program.
After they have reached sufficient age to wean, observe, and evaluate, there may be rabbits offered as pet potential, brood/breeding potential, and show potential.
Pet potential rabbits may have one or more traits which disqualify them from showing at ARBA shows. They may exhibit "non-dwarf" characteristics, and/or have one or more physical or genetic traits or type faults which would make them unsuitable for breeding. Himadri does not knowingly sell rabbits which are unhealthy, defective, have genetic malocclusion, or are of poor temperament, but we cannot guarantee the health or temperament of the rabbit once it leaves our rabbitry. Pet prices typically start at $30.00 (some colors may be more) and pets will be sold without a pedigree. Occasionally a brood or show potential rabbit will be available at a pet price without a pedigree due to surplus or retirement. If you would like the pedigree on such an animal, the rabbit would be re-priced according to potential.
Brood/breeding potential rabbits may mature over the weight limit to show at ARBA shows, exhibit 'non-dwarf" characteristics, or may be an unrecognized/unshowable color. They have been inspected and are thought to be free of any undesirable geneitc traits which would keep them from producing a percentage of show quality offspring, and we feel they posess sufficient desirable traits to preserve their bloodlines. However Himadri Hollands cannot guarantee that a rabbit will reproduce, or that the rabbit or its offspring will never exhibit undesirable traits. Prices for rabbits with brood /breeding potential typically start at $50 and may range upwards of $75 or more.
Show potential rabbits have been inspected and are thought to be free of any traits which would disqualify them from being shown at ARBA shows, and are thought to be of an acceptable type and resembling the breed standard. Show potential rabbits are also assumed to be excellent breeding prospects (see above). However Himadri Hollands cannot guarantee how well any rabbit will show or reproduce or that it will never develop a disqualification. Prices for rabbits with show potential typically start at $75 and may range upwards of $150 or more.
Prices and availability are subject to change at our discretion, based on the development of the rabbit and the needs of our rabbitry. If a deposit has been received and price or availability change, a full refund of the deposit will always be offered as an option. This includes change of availability due to death, illness, or injury to the rabbit while still at Himadri Hollands, or
change due to Himadri deciding to keep and/or re-evaluate and/or re-price a developing individual.
All pet-potential rabbits are offered on a first come-first pay/first-served basis, no holds beyond a temporary hold while the buyer arranges to meet us. Pets are offered for cash payment only, after the buyer has inspected and accepted the pet rabbit in-person.
For brood/show potential rabbits, personal checks are only accepted for a deposit, and when there is sufficient time for the check to clear both banks before the rabbit is picked up. We also accept cash, money order, cashiers check or Paypal for deposits. Please contact us to arrange deposits and hold times. Cash payment is required for any remaining balance still due at pickup of the rabbit. (When paying with Paypal, the buyer will be required to add 3.5% to the total payment unless other arrangements are made. This is to cover the Paypal charges.)
Himadri Hollands will give their opinion of the quality and temperament of each rabbit sold, however rabbits are sold "as-is" with no guarantee as to their future quality or temperament or their suitability for any particular purpose. Because of this, we strongly recommend that a buyer thoroughly inspect the rabbit before placing it on hold with a deposit, and at the time of pickup, to make sure the rabbit meets their needs and expectations. Refunds on deposits will not be given unless a previously unnoticed disqualification or condition is discovered before the rabbit leaves Himadri Hollands rabbitry.
After the rabbit has left Himadri Hollands, refunds or replacements are only considered in the case of illness or death within 72 hours of purchase, with veterinary or other acceptable documentation that the condition was present prior to the buyer taking possession of the rabbit, and was not due to accident or exposure in the posession of the buyer.
For the health, safety, and comfort of our rabbits, family, and buyers, our rabbitry is closed to visitors. We will arrange to meet at a mutually convenient place so you may inspect and/or pick up rabbits, or you may meet us at a rabbit show that we are attending.
For breeding and show potential stock only, if we are aware of another breeder or transporter making a trip in the buyer's direction, or if the buyer knows of or arranges such transport, we will work with the buyer to meet the transport. Shipping by air is not typically available, but can be discussed, except in the case of pet potential rabbits, which will not be shipped or transported under any circumstances, but must be sold directly from Himadri hollands to the new owner.
Remember.... Planning and communication are keys to a successful rabbit addition to your family/herd.
The sale policy is subject to change or exception at our discretion. Changes or exceptions made for a sale will not necessarily apply to future sales. Himadri Hollands reserves the right to cancel or refuse a sale at any time for any reason.
If you can no longer keep a rabbit bred by Himadri Hollands- whether you were the original buyer or not- please contact us. We will always take in rabbits produced by us if they are in need of a home.
What to consider before buying a rabbit as a pet-- Please take a minute and read HERE--
