Under The Oaks Rabbitry
Sales Policy 2013-2015
Sales Policy
- All rabbits/kits are handled daily since birth and are bred for health,
confirmation and temperament. - We sell show, brood and the occasional pet. We will NOT sell a rabbit before the age of 8 weeks old. (Florida Stautes 828.161)
- Only show and/or breeding quality stock are sold with a complete pedigree. Pet Quality rabbits are NOT Sold with pedigrees, however a Birth Certificate can be made, if requested of the buyer, (i.e. DOB,Sire and Dam's name).
- The rabbits listed as show prospects or breeding stock are rabbits, I believe show promise in these areas. Please understand that some lines develop more slowing than others and some go through their uglies early, therefore we like to keep show prospects here until 12-16 wks to watch their development.
- We do not sell a rabbit as show quality unless we, ourselves, would put it on the table. Too many breeders are offering "Show Quality" rabbits because a rabbit is from pedigreed stock/ champion parents. We firmly believe there is a HUGE difference in "Show Quality" (rabbit we would proudly take to show) and "Showable" (just free of DQ's).
- What I find in faults and/or disqualifications (as well as their positive points) are clearly listed on the "For Sale" page under each rabbit.
- Your purchase of a show quality rabbit is, in no way, a guarantee of a successful show career for that rabbit. Every rabbit show can have different outcomes and every judge has their own opinion.
- We, Southern SweetHearts, reserve the right to at any time terminate a sale. IF a sale is terminated by us, then the deposit will be refunded
- A non-refundable 50% deposit is required for each rabbit you want to purchase. I cannot "hold" a rabbit until the deposit is received. Payments can be made by using PayPal OR a Money Order. IF a buyer chooses to send a US Money Order, we request it sent USPS Priority Mail with a tracking number and must be received within 5 business days.
- The balance (if any) is due at the time of pickup/delivery. (Cash or US Money Order).
- If you choose to terminate the sale, NONE of the deposit will be returned.
- Rabbits will be held for up to 10 days, IF Rabbit has NOT been picked-up your "Deposit & Rabbit" Will be forfeited (unless prior arrangements for longer, have been made).
- All rabbits offered For Sale will be marked as one of the following: On Hold-someone has asked about him and am giving them time to make a final decision/transport arrangements. Sale Pending- Deposit has been sent/received Retained-Rabbit is being kept here at "Southern SweetHearts". MAY become for sale in the future. Sold-rabbit is paid for in full.
- I will help you to the best of my ability to find transport. There are lots of rabbit people out there that can help get your rabbit to you or nearby show. We have rabbits living throughout south FL., as well as AL, GA, TN, SC, NC and LA. We also have transport people that charge a small fee. (Prices May Vary Depending on Location.) We also will transport a rabbit to any show we are attending FREE OF CHARGE.
- If for any reason you find you cannot keep your rabbit, please contact me. I MAY be able/willing to take it back provided it is accompanied by a cage and feed. And if I have the room and also, depending on the health condition of the rabbit as well. I will then make every effort to fine the rabbit a new home.
- All rabbit(s) leaving our rabbitry will go home with transition feed (what we feed here), Sales Policy & Care/Tip Information packet. Mix a little of YOUR feed with our feed in a bowl.....each day use a little less of ours and more of yours until it is all gone. DO NOT change feed without transitioning slowly.....it can cause gastric issues(stomach upset) and diarrhea, possibly leading to death. A rabbits diet should stay very consistent. We feed our Jersey Woolies "PenPals Show" and our Silver Fox "PenPals 18%" rabbits will leave with the correct feed and information. (Which we have provided you with a starter bag) fresh, quality grass hay (i.e. coastal, Bermuda/Bahia, or you may purchase the bags of Timothy Hay).
- Please be sure to feed your rabbit fresh feed daily, please be sure to used the "transition feed" that I provide you and mix into the brand of feed that you choose, so not to create a digestive upset in your rabbit. We highly recommend that you use the 16% food which is what the "PenPals Show" or the 16% "PenPals" for the Jersey Woolies, a higher protein is not recommended for the Jersey Woolies, If you purchase a Silver Fox from us then we recommend the 18% PenPals. A rabbits diet should stay consistent and any deviations to the normal diet could cause very serious illness / diarrhea possibly leading to death. Plenty of Hay, rabbits are prone to "wool block" and having the hay will help them with this.
- NOTE: We CANNOT Guarantee the Sex Of any rabbit that you buy from us. While we have the utmost confidence in our sexing abilities, there is ALWAYS room for error at such a young age. If you prefer, we can hold the rabbit for you (with deposit) until they are older, when it becomes easier to determine the sex of the rabbit.
- If you have any questions please Contact Us.