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We do not accept returns. We will not sell an animal if we think it is ill and we encourage our clients to inspect the rabbits prior to completing the purchase. If a client finds a potential rabbit unsatisfactory prior to completion of the purchase, the deposit is fully refunded. If a purchaser is utilizing a transport service provided by another entity, the buyer is responsible for coordinating with the transporter the quality and characteristics they are looking for. If the transport delivers a rabbit that the purchaser later  deems unsatisfactory, the purchaser is responsiblefor rehoming the rabbit. If we sold a rabbit inadvertently with a genetic disqualification as a show rabbit, we will refund the purchase should the buyer present the rabbit for verification. 

When a potential buyer expresses an interest in one of our rabbits, we mark the bunny as “unavailable for purchase” in our inventory, potentially turning away other buyers. By asking for a deposit, this ensures that the rabbit is earmarked for its future home without any delay caused by someone expressing false interest. If the buyer determines during the purchase meeting that the rabbit is unsatisfactory, the deposit will be fully refunded. If the buyer fails to come to the purchase meeting and declines to reschedule the meeting after already missing the initial appointment, the deposit is forfeited.
Future appointments can be rescheduled up to 2 times before a deposit is forfeited.  If a potential buyer places a deposit but changes their mind about the purchase before the purchase meeting, (visibly seeing the rabbit for which the deposit has been placed), the buyer will receive 50% of the deposit back. If something unforeseen happens to a rabbit for which a deposit has been placed and it is no longer able to be sold, the deposit will be fully refunded or an offer of a comparable rabbit will be made if agreed upon by the buyer. 

Occasionally we will have a rabbit that is not “show quality” for sale. This may be because of coloring (ie: Polish rabbits cannot be shown if they are “lilac” in color), weight (over limits), teeth (butting of teeth or malocclusion), or other disqualifications. In these cases, we will mark the  listed rabbit as “brood” or “pet” quality and will have the reason listed. Sometimes the disqualification is not genetic and the rabbit is otherwise sound for reproduction within its breed. Other times the characteristic is genetic and the rabbit should not be bred. We will do our best to explain the difference in each instance. 

All of our rabbits are pedigreed and the buyer will receive the pedigree immediately upon purchase. If the buyer loses the provided pedigree, there is a $5 replacement fee. To receive a replacement, the buyer will need to provide the ear ID or be the original purchaser and be able to indicate the date of purchase. The original pedigree goes with the rabbit as it is sold and any provided replacement is accurate but produced via our rabbitry software. 

We will start taking deposits on kits at 6 weeks of age but will not allow our kits to leave the rabbitry until 10 weeks (though we prefer 12 weeks). This is for their safety and so we know any kit leaving us is healthy and has a higher chance of success. 

The prefix on the pedigree indicates the breeder or rabbitry where the rabbit was kindled. This does not change, regardless of owner. The prefix is usually listed before an “‘s” as in “Leon River Rabbitry’s” with the rabbit’s name listed after the prefix, as in “Leon River Rabbitry’s Sam.”  Sometimes a prefix is shortened so it may be seen as “LRR’s Sam.”

In order to be shown, a rabbit must have its ID tattooed in its left ear. This ID is determined by the rabbitry it was kindled at and may be anything from the rabbit’s name to a seemingly random series of letters and numbers. Each ID is unique to a rabbit; there should be no duplication in a rabbitry of IDs. Any rabbit kindled at Leon River Rabbitry will have the letters LR followed by additional numbers and letters. These numbers indicate a litter number (the numeral portion) and a kit ID (A-Z).

Our rabbits are fed Western Timothy Hay and Pen Pals show pellets. Occasionally they receive a tablespoon of old fashioned oats, a small slice of banana, or a slice of sweet potato as a snack/treat. Prior to shows, they are also conditioned with black oil sunflower seeds.

Although a rabbit can physically be capable of rebreeding as early as the date of kindling, we feel it is best to allow our does to have a time to rebuild their nutrient stores and heal between litters.  We take our cues from each doe and will not rebreed her until her health is restored after kindling.  This is often at minimum 2-4 weeks after kindling/weaning.