Fequently Asked Questions:
Is it possible to visit your rabbitry?
To give you the best experience and keep our bunnies healthy, we welcome you to visit our rabbits when the babies are between 4 and 5 weeks old. Please contact me for exact dates for a particular litter. Our usual "visiting hours" are between 4 - 5 PM, but other arrangements can be made for special situations. Children are welcome to hold the bunnies, but we ask all visitors to wash their hands if they have previously handled other rabbits. Thank you for being considerate!
Where are you located?
We live south of Salem, Oregon, between Jefferson and Stayton. Our address is given to those who are planning a visit or coming to pick up a bunny.
What are your prices?
Please see our For Sale page.
Do you ship your rabbits?
No. We do not ship our rabbits or provide transportation. We do not attend rabbit shows or fairs, but you are welcome to make arrangements through someone else who does.
When will you have more bunnies for sale?
As much as possible we keep our For Sale page updated with what we have available. The babies in our new litters will be posted there when they are between 4 and 5 weeks old (see our New Litters page for exact dates). At that time they will be available to reserve, and will be ready to go home 2 weeks later (around 7 weeks old). Occasionally we will sell an older rabbit as well.
What colors and genders are in your new litter?
To keep things simple, I update about individual colors and genders when a litter is 2 weeks old. At that time we post a picture to show what the babies are looking like. I also transfer the names of people who are on our waiting list to the individual rabbits that meet their specifications.
How do I get on your waiting list?
Please follow the steps on our Reservation Procedure.
How do I place a hold or reserve a rabbit?
We do not hold or reserve bunnies before they are 4 weeks old. At that point they are posted on our For Sale page, and we will contact the people on our waiting list to give them opportunity to reserve the bunny first. If no one has previously shown an interest (there are no "hold" or "waiting" people listed), the bunny is available to reserve. Simply email me about the bunny you are interested in. Also, please see our Reservation Procedure if you plan on buying a rabbit from us.
What does "fuzzy" mean?
Some of our Holland Lops care a "fuzzy gene" (see genetic listings under Our Rabbits), which can pass on to their offspring. A "Fuzzy Holland Lop" is produced when both parents carry the gene. The only difference is in fur type, which is silkier and longer than the normal fur, and hence requires more care. We try to avoid producing "fuzzies," but they do make darling pets for those that enjoy grooming their animals. If you are interested in learning more about the fuzzy gene, check it out here.
What makes a rabbit "pet quality" vs. "brood" or "show" quality?
In advertising our bunnies, we price them according to how closely they meet the standard for Holland Lops set up by ARBA.
- "Show quality" describes those that seem to meet all basic requirements (color, size, body type, head and ear shape) and have potential for competing.
- "Brood quality" indicates an animal that may disqualify for showing in some area, but has potential for producing good quality babies.
- "Pet quality" rabbits are those that disqualify for both of these areas, usually based on their larger/longer frame, coloring, and/or head shape.
Please note: we do not show our rabbits, so these are simply recommendations based on our best judgment and may prove out differently as the rabbit matures. Also, these distinctions do not cover the rabbit's personality or health. Our bunnies range from calm and docile to spunky and outgoing. We always work for friendly and sweet-tempered animals, and never sell any that are sick. If a bunny has had any health or temperament problems, we will be sure to let you know.I'm new to rabbits - what kind of care do they need?
Basic requirements for feed, housing, and grooming is available here.
I want to breed my bunnies - anything I should know beforehand?
If you want to be a responsible breeder, here are several resources I would recommend looking over:
www.threelittleladiesrabbitry.com (lots of useful info)
www.rabbitbreeding.info (basic breeding info)
www.thenaturetrail.com (in depth info on breeding)
www.oakridgerabbitry.weebly.com/(detailed photo guide for Holland Lop type)
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Have a bunny related question?
Before contacting us, please check out the FAQ below. Thank you!
Holland Lop Hollow (Laura): sunflower@duckflat.com
We try to check our email at least once a day,
so please be patient about a response!
