Netherland Dwarf Rabbits
"The Gem of the Fancy"
located in Greene County, East Tennessee
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updated 9.1.09
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PET SALES POLICY :
~ I will do my very best to make sure the bunny is healthy and represented honestly. ~ No rabbits are sold under the age of 8 weeks. Depending on size and robustness, they might be held until 10 weeks. ~ These are purebred Netherland Dwarfs. However, they aren't show quality, and may not look like the typical show bunny with tiny ears. They will mature at around 3 lbs or less. Pedigrees are rarely given with pet quality bunnies, but can sometimes be had for added fee. ~ Pricing. Cash only. E-M@IL for price quote. Price varies according to demand, rare color, or sex. Discounts often arranged for multiple purchases at my discretion. Price will also reflect the distance I have to go to deliver. Gas fee will be included in email quoted price. I don't demand a deposit unless the bunny is to be held for an extended period of time. ~ 1st come, 1st serve. I don't keep a waiting list. ~ Sorry, visitors to the rabbitry are not allowed. For many reasons, I no longer allow strangers to come here to pick up rabbits. I'm willing to meet in a public place. This will usually be an easy to find location at an expressway exit. Gas fee will be included in email quoted price. * NOTE: Please include your location when inquiring about bunnies, so we can see if it's feasible for you to get them from me. I'm located in Greene Co., about 1.5 hrs east of Knoxville. ~ All sales are final upon delivery. Delivery is defined as full payment and rabbit exchanged. Policy is subject to change at any time. See below the available bunnies list for basic care of pet Netherlands. That being said...on to the bunnies. Sorry, no photos. See Color Breeding and the rest of the site for the various colors. |
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DOB: 2009
None available at this time. Check back in May. |
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Cage & Furnishings: 24"x24" is plenty of room for a Netherland. Wire floor with dropping pan is easiest on the owner, and a small resting board can be included in the cage if desired. Small feed dish or hopper. Water bottle or dish. Hay rack. Something to chew - clean wood, or hard plastic cat or baby toys. Pine shavings, newspaper, or other fragrance-free bedding may be used in the pan. Do not use cedar shavings as the fumes can irritate a rabbit's respiratory system. Urine guards are recommended, and if the cage is kept in the house, a plastic sheet or other easy to clean material under everything. Stuff will still manage to get out of the cage.
I won't go into litterbox training as I've never really tried it. Google for more info about this. Rabbits can take the cold, but not the heat. Never leave the bunny in the sun, it can become overheated very quickly. If kept outside in a hutch, it should be protected from sun, wind, rain, and snow. If winter is harsh and often freezing, a box for a cozy nest will be appreciated. Unfrozen water should be available at all times. An unbreakable steel dish is best for this so ice can be knocked out. Water bottles will crack if they freeze. Food: Plain rabbit pellets (not the fancy kind with seeds and colored bits) and grass hay should be the main diet. 1/4 - 1/3 cup of pellets for adults, youngsters can be free-fed until 6 months old. Anything else as treats only and in very small amounts. Safe treats for Netherlands are apple, banana, carrots, dry Quaker oats, sunflower seed, clean grass, clover, or dandelions from the yard. NO lettuce, spinach, or corn. Fresh clean water at all times. Handling: Small children should always be supervised when handling the bunny. It's recommended that they sit on the floor until child and rabbit get used to each other. If the bunny squirms out of the child's arms, it won't fall far. They should hold the bunny against their chest with both hands. One supporting the rump, the other over the shoulders. Should the bunny become spooked or begin wiggling, this will ensure the owner has control. The First Weeks: I will give starter feed pellets. Begin mixing in whatever you plan to feed when the starter feed is about 1/2 gone. Always make a gradual change whenever changing pellet brand. No treats for the first couple weeks. Allow the bunny a few days to become accustomed to its new home and people before handling too much. Cautions: Netherlands are very small. Supervise their contact with other animals in the home. Take care they don't get into anything dangerous such as houseplants (some are toxic), electric wiring, etc. Watch carefully when they are on furniture so they don't fall and become injured. Multiple Bunnies: If you plan to have more than one rabbit, separate cages are recommended. Young bunnies can get along for a while, but as they mature, they will become territorial. Of course, if you don't want a bunch of baby bunnies, go with a same-sex pair. Does can often get along when mature if raised together, but bucks may fight later. Young rabbits often display some domination as they work out a pecking order. This is usually seen as mounting as if mating. Severe aggression can result in injury to each other, and even aggression toward the owner. They should be separated immediately if this gets serious. If one is losing weight while the other gets fat, there may be a bully hogging all the food. Again, separate them. One may chew on the other's fur, leaving unsightly bald spots. This isn't really harmful unless they are chewing the skin as well. Might be time to separate them. Changing cages can trigger aggressive behavior. Help & Advice: I'm an E-M@IL away if any questions or concerns come up. |
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