Breeding Policy?

[mistyjr]

I was told I should do a policy??
Why is that?? And how should I do it??


Thanks,
Misty

 

[wooly_queen]

...I am a little confused. lol

 

[mistyjr]

lol...

 

[mistyjr]

it's a policy before i start to breed and sell the bun's i guess

 

[wooly_queen]

Ummmm....like a policy as to what you should allow people to breed with your bunnies or...? ...or like rules to set up for yourself before you breed them???

lol Still confused!

 

[TinysMom]

Possibly covering things like - what % deposit do you require to hold a rabbit - how long will you hold the rabbit - at what age do you sell rabbits- how do you accept payments - do you ship? - stuff like that.

 

[mistyjr]

okay,, Thanks Peg for the info

 

[wooly_queen]

TinysMom wrote:

Possibly covering things like - what % deposit do you require to hold a rabbit - how long will you hold the rabbit - at what age do you sell rabbits- how do you accept payments - do you ship? - stuff like that.

Oh, thats like a sales policy.

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

I *think* it is more of a sales policy. Who will you sell to, what health guarantee can you offer, will you take a rabbit back of the owner can't care for it anymore. It can also include pricing, like pets start at $40 and show quality starts at $60. What is the minimum age you sell them, do you ship. Will you require a deposit to hold the rabbit. What will be your policy on people coming to your rabbitry. Will you include a pedigree for pet quality rabbits.

You should look at other breeders websites and look at their policy for ideas.

From the websites I have visited, I have found some similarities. Most breeders say that they sell healthy rabbits and will guarantee the health for 1-2 weeks. They don't guarantee against some diseases or if you change the food or introduce veggies too soon. Some breeders will take back a rabbit at any time for any reason, while others will only do it for a few weeks after the purchase. Most will not sell a rabbit before 8 weeks, but will take a deposit for a rabbit before then. Deposits are usually 50% of the price. Most will require the rabbit to be picked up at their home or at a show they are going to. Not many breeders ship, but if you will, decide how that will work. Many do not include a pedigree for pet quality rabbits, but will do a birth certificate with the parents names and birth date.

 

[mistyjr]

Thanks Kate

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

Korr_and_Sophie wrote:

I *think* it is more of a sales policy. Who will you sell to, what health guarantee can you offer, will you take a rabbit back of the owner can't care for it anymore. It can also include pricing, like pets start at $40 and show quality starts at $60. What is the minimum age you sell them, do you ship. Will you require a deposit to hold the rabbit. What will be your policy on people coming to your rabbitry. Will you include a pedigree for pet quality rabbits.

You should look at other breeders websites and look at their policy for ideas.

From the websites I have visited, I have found some similarities. Most breeders say that they sell healthy rabbits and will guarantee the health for 1-2 weeks. They don't guarantee against some diseases or if you change the food or introduce veggies too soon. Some breeders will take back a rabbit at any time for any reason, while others will only do it for a few weeks after the purchase. Most will not sell a rabbit before 8 weeks, but will take a deposit for a rabbit before then. Deposits are usually 50% of the price. Most will require the rabbit to be picked up at their home or at a show they are going to. Not many breeders ship, but if you will, decide how that will work. Many do not include a pedigree for pet quality rabbits, but will do a birth certificate with the parents names and birth date.

:yeahthat: thats what I thought you needed. You should of asked more questions if you were unsure what i ment.

 

[mistyjr]

Thanks Rebecca