Sales Policy
Please read in full prior to inquiring about a rabbit. I reserve the right to change this policy at any time for any reason without warning. I also reserve the right to bend the rules for certain occasions, reasons and/or breeders. I will always be fair when it comes to selling my animals, if you have any concerns let me know.
Discounts can occasionally be made for 4H'ers, Youth and multiple rabbit purchases. |
My sales policy is to ensure the health and safety of my rabbits and to make sure you are a legit and serious buyer. Please read before inquiring about a rabbit. I expect anyone who contacts me for a rabbit is able to provide a good, stable and safe home. If you need any information on any rabbit(s) or information on proper care, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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1. I guarantee that my rabbits are healthy to the best of my knowledge when they leave my barn. Buyers are encouraged to look over the rabbit(s) for any signs of illness, to check that they are in good health and to verify the gender. Many factors can effect a rabbit after it leaves that are out of my control. For this reason, once buyer takes the animal home it is no longer my responsibility, and I will not be responsible for any medical/veterinary costs that may occur. If you have a problem, please let me know so I can help to the best of my ability. However, all rabbits sold are guaranteed for one week to death. If the rabbit dies before the week has expired, I will refund the whole purchase price given that:
A) You can provide proof that a veterinarian has preformed a necropsy on the rabbit, and confirmed that it died due to a genetic defect or structural problem and not due to poor husbandry.
B) The rabbit's carcass is returned to me to confirm it has died.
2. I reserve the right to treat my fellow breeders and trading partners favourably. We build a relationship that develops over time and work together and help each other towards a common goal of breeding rabbits to meet the ARBAStandard of Perfection as closely as possible. I reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone at anytime for any reason. Refunds will be made if I back out, no refund should buyer back out.
3. All kits are sold on a first come, first serve basis AFTER they are weaned. NO kit will be sold prior to weaning- NO EXCEPTIONS! I do not wean until ten to twelve weeks old, which at that age I go through and pick the keepers/culls. Prices are subject to change with maturity and according to development of a rabbit. If under 18 years of age, parent permission will be needed prior to sale. Due to previous incidents, I am very picky about who I sell to and buy from so please be respectful of this. It is nothing personal.
4. All rabbits are sold on a first come, first serve basis. To hold a rabbit, I require a 50 % non-refundable deposit. Deposits are needed ASAP if you want the rabbit; first buyer to send a deposit gets the rabbit. I will hold a rabbit for two weeks (fourteen days), which allows plenty of time to arrange pick up, unless other arrangements have been made. Should buyer not be able to pick up within said time limit and no arrangements have been made, there will be a $5 per day per rabbit boarding/care fee on top of the sale price. I will not consider ANY rabbit 'on hold' until a deposit has been received. No refund should buyer back out of sale at any time. All buyers will be given a small baggy of food to help convert the rabbit to new feed without shock to their system.
5. I retain first buy back rights on ALL rabbits sold, unless otherwise stated.
6. Most animals can be picked up at Mikay's Rabbitry. I can deliver to any show I attend. Please make arrangements before hand. Full amount is needed before any rabbit(s) leave my care. No refunds. Prices are non-negotiable. All animals are priced according to what I feel is their value. Animals are priced according to quality and my judgement, and are subject to change at any time according to maturity and/or show/breeding career. All animals are tattooed and pedigreed, unless otherwise stated. Replacement pedigrees available for $5. I expect that when you come to pick up the rabbit(s), you are prepared. This means having something to safely transport them home in and you have food, cage(s), bedding, etc. ready at home waiting. It is the buyer's responsibility to find transport.
7. All animals are represented to the best of my knowledge. I will not sell any show animal with a known fault or DQ. I do not guarantee success on showtables nor in breeding. Since every judge is different, it is impossible to predict show results. "It is one judges opinions on one day". *Note: Even if an animal is successful for me with showing and/or breeding, I can not guarantee anything once they have left my care.
8. Discounts are available if purchasing trio's or more. Discounts can also be made to 4H'ers and Youth breeders. Discounts will not be made for everyone and certainly not for every rabbit.
9. All sales are final once the transaction is complete. I accept cash, money orders or email money transfers only; no personal checks. PayPal is accepted, but with a $5 service charge. At a show, I will only accept cash. Shipping is available at buyers expense. I prefer shipping through WestJet. **NOTE: IF a date is set up for pick up and buyer does not show up without contacting me, I will automatically put the rabbit(s) back up for sale and deposits will be forfeited. *I will only except Canadian money, some exceptions made while at American shows.
-Checks can occasionally be accepted, however no animals will leave my care until the check clears the bank. Buyer is responsibler for any returned check fees.
10. All animals bred by myself will come with the prefix "Mikay's". This cannot be changed. The prefix and name/tattoo should never be changed in any way. If there is a tattoo number where the name should be, then that is the official name. Call names are aloud, but must go in brackets or quotations after the designated name. This applies to Facebook, Websites, Pedigrees, etc. No pedigree information can be changed in any way, shape or form. There are some exceptions to this, you may contact me to find out what those are. Prefix's/names/tattoos are used to keep track of animals, and where one originates from. So please, do not remove or change any information on the pedigree. Any animal not produced by myself must retain the original breeders name and prefix.
11. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or inquires about anything on this sales policy or any rabbit, please contact me. I am happy to answer any questions you may have, and can provide you with information on any rabbit, or on anything that you are curious about.
Sorry for any inconveniences and thank you for your understanding.
A) You can provide proof that a veterinarian has preformed a necropsy on the rabbit, and confirmed that it died due to a genetic defect or structural problem and not due to poor husbandry.
B) The rabbit's carcass is returned to me to confirm it has died.
2. I reserve the right to treat my fellow breeders and trading partners favourably. We build a relationship that develops over time and work together and help each other towards a common goal of breeding rabbits to meet the ARBAStandard of Perfection as closely as possible. I reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone at anytime for any reason. Refunds will be made if I back out, no refund should buyer back out.
3. All kits are sold on a first come, first serve basis AFTER they are weaned. NO kit will be sold prior to weaning- NO EXCEPTIONS! I do not wean until ten to twelve weeks old, which at that age I go through and pick the keepers/culls. Prices are subject to change with maturity and according to development of a rabbit. If under 18 years of age, parent permission will be needed prior to sale. Due to previous incidents, I am very picky about who I sell to and buy from so please be respectful of this. It is nothing personal.
4. All rabbits are sold on a first come, first serve basis. To hold a rabbit, I require a 50 % non-refundable deposit. Deposits are needed ASAP if you want the rabbit; first buyer to send a deposit gets the rabbit. I will hold a rabbit for two weeks (fourteen days), which allows plenty of time to arrange pick up, unless other arrangements have been made. Should buyer not be able to pick up within said time limit and no arrangements have been made, there will be a $5 per day per rabbit boarding/care fee on top of the sale price. I will not consider ANY rabbit 'on hold' until a deposit has been received. No refund should buyer back out of sale at any time. All buyers will be given a small baggy of food to help convert the rabbit to new feed without shock to their system.
5. I retain first buy back rights on ALL rabbits sold, unless otherwise stated.
6. Most animals can be picked up at Mikay's Rabbitry. I can deliver to any show I attend. Please make arrangements before hand. Full amount is needed before any rabbit(s) leave my care. No refunds. Prices are non-negotiable. All animals are priced according to what I feel is their value. Animals are priced according to quality and my judgement, and are subject to change at any time according to maturity and/or show/breeding career. All animals are tattooed and pedigreed, unless otherwise stated. Replacement pedigrees available for $5. I expect that when you come to pick up the rabbit(s), you are prepared. This means having something to safely transport them home in and you have food, cage(s), bedding, etc. ready at home waiting. It is the buyer's responsibility to find transport.
7. All animals are represented to the best of my knowledge. I will not sell any show animal with a known fault or DQ. I do not guarantee success on showtables nor in breeding. Since every judge is different, it is impossible to predict show results. "It is one judges opinions on one day". *Note: Even if an animal is successful for me with showing and/or breeding, I can not guarantee anything once they have left my care.
8. Discounts are available if purchasing trio's or more. Discounts can also be made to 4H'ers and Youth breeders. Discounts will not be made for everyone and certainly not for every rabbit.
9. All sales are final once the transaction is complete. I accept cash, money orders or email money transfers only; no personal checks. PayPal is accepted, but with a $5 service charge. At a show, I will only accept cash. Shipping is available at buyers expense. I prefer shipping through WestJet. **NOTE: IF a date is set up for pick up and buyer does not show up without contacting me, I will automatically put the rabbit(s) back up for sale and deposits will be forfeited. *I will only except Canadian money, some exceptions made while at American shows.
-Checks can occasionally be accepted, however no animals will leave my care until the check clears the bank. Buyer is responsibler for any returned check fees.
10. All animals bred by myself will come with the prefix "Mikay's". This cannot be changed. The prefix and name/tattoo should never be changed in any way. If there is a tattoo number where the name should be, then that is the official name. Call names are aloud, but must go in brackets or quotations after the designated name. This applies to Facebook, Websites, Pedigrees, etc. No pedigree information can be changed in any way, shape or form. There are some exceptions to this, you may contact me to find out what those are. Prefix's/names/tattoos are used to keep track of animals, and where one originates from. So please, do not remove or change any information on the pedigree. Any animal not produced by myself must retain the original breeders name and prefix.
11. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or inquires about anything on this sales policy or any rabbit, please contact me. I am happy to answer any questions you may have, and can provide you with information on any rabbit, or on anything that you are curious about.
Sorry for any inconveniences and thank you for your understanding.
TransportAll arrangements are to be made in advance and are the responsibility of the buyer. I am able to help as much as I can on my end, i.e. your transporter can contact me for more in depth details about pick up/drop off arrangements.
I can transport to and from any show I am attending, depending on space. Fee's range depending on number of animals and distance to the show and the amount of care that will be needed. I will NOT transport any rabbit that shows any signs of illness. NO refunds will be made if I arrive and the animal is ill. The reason for this being that I have reserved said spot for a healthy animal. If it is unhealthy, I will not transport it. Culling will be in order if needed (due to seller refusing to take back), you will be notified beforehand. You will be notified in the event of illness. I will not be responsible for any animals health during transport. Buyer deals with seller, it is not my responsibility as transporter to make the arrangements. I will give you dates, times and locations of my trip and any information you may need. You as the buyer need to provide me with contact information for the seller(s) and you as buyer need to confirm and make arrangements with seller and myself in advance. If you wish, depending on the show I can show animals in your name. I require a list of all rabbits information that I am transporting (colour/breed/sex/tattoo). The reason for this is so I can verify that I have dropped off and/or picked up the correct animal. Meeting half way may be an option, with the possibility of a small travel fee. *I reserve the right to not transport for anyone who would not transport for me in return. I do not see it fair for someone to want me to transport for them, but not transport for me in return. I am sorry should someone feel I am not within reason. I reserve the right to refuse transport for any reason. |
Stud ServiceWe do NOT offer stud service here at Mikay's Rabbitry to outside animals. There are many factors to this. I do not want to risk the health of my bucks. I will not risk my bucks getting an STD or any other sexually transmitted disease including Vent Disease.
PricingAll my prices are to what I feel is the value of the rabbit. Prices are non-negotiable, unless otherwise stated. I base my prices on the quality of the animal and will truly put time and effort into picking my prices. When pricing I also take into consideration many factors including age, genetics, quality, etc. *All animals are automatically tattooed/pedigreed unless otherwise stated.
*Note: Prices are subject to change for any reason at any time without warning. Prices start at $50 for brood and/or show animals and can range up to $100 or more, depending on quality.
Meat rabbits will be priced $20-$40. I do NOT breed for pet quality and 9 out of 10 times will not sell a rabbit as a pet. I do cull and will send the 'pet quality' animals to the zoo, where they are humanely put down and used as food. If you would like to buy one of my show or brood animals as a pet, that is fine but I do not advertise pet rabbits for sale. I will, however, occasionally make exceptions. It does not matter if you are purchasing the rabbit as a pet, if it is a show rabbit you still have to pay full value for it. Pet animals do NOT come with a pedigree and I will not sell to anyone wanting to spay or neuter the animals.
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Quality
All show animals are represented to the best of my knowledge. I will not sell any show animal with a known fault or DQ. I do not guarantee success on showtables nor in breeding. Since every judge is different, it is impossible to predict show results. "It is one judges opinions on one day". *Note: Even if an animal is successful for me at shows and/or breeding, I can not guarantee anything.
SHOW QUALITY:
Rabbits sold as "Show Quality" will have no known disqualifications or faults that prevent them from showing, and are to my eye, good representatives of their breed that stand a chance of doing well at shows. However, I cannot guarantee a Show Quality rabbit will place well on the show table. PET QUALITY:
I will hardly ever sell pet rabbits, but may occasionally have one for sale. A Pet Quality rabbit is an animal with a disqualification, or should simply not be used in a show and breeding program. Pet animals will NOT be sold with a pedigree. Note: There is a big difference being 'showable' and 'show quality'. Big difference being the word quality. Just because an animal may be showable does not make it a quality animal that has a chance of doing well on the show tables or should even be put on the show table. Showable animals can make great brood animals.
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BROOD QUALITY:
Rabbits sold as "Brood Quality" might possess some flaws in type or coloration that would prevent them from performing well on the show table, but not so many as to prevent them from being a valuable breeding animal. A brood animal could also be a previous show animal that is past it's show prime. If I post an animal as brood, I expect it to be used a brood only, and not shown. However, I cannot guarantee that a Brood Quality rabbit will be able to produce for you, or the quality it'll produce. MEAT QUALITY: *Champagne D'Argents*
Meat quality is basically any 'pet' quality animals that I think have good meat quality and would make good meat rabbits, whether that be you use them to produce meat rabbits or process them for the meat. Some Brood/Show animals may be meat quality as well. |
JUNIORS: I cannot guarantee quality, showing and/or breeding abilities of juniors. Juniors are sold based on current quality. There is no way of knowing that something will not happen and cause a junior to no longer be a show quality animal once full grown. I also cannot guarantee that juniors will mature and be able to reproduce. There are many factors to causing a sterile animal. Split penises are not always easily found, so should an animal be sold unknowingly with a split penis, either a purchase price refund will be given or the animal can be exchanged for another animal of equal value, if available. In both cases, the animal must be returned to me. Should you wish to keep the animal, then only a partial refund will be given, and no exchanges will be made.
If you choose to show an animal you bought from me and it wins, PLEASE give recognition where it belongs. I truly believe that no matter who the exhibitor is, should someone win with an animal they did not breed themselves, there should be a thank you and recognition given to the original breeder. Common courtesy. I do this after each and every win and hope that anyone who buys and shows a rabbit from me does the same when they win. I will most likely not sell again to anyone who wins and takes full credit for the rabbit. I do understand that it is the exhibitor that did the work to keep the rabbit in condition (which is actually why I believe in showing animals that I bought and not just home bred's), but credit needs to always be given to the original breeder as well. I enjoy seeing animals that I bred and sold go on and do well at shows.
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