Rabbit Troubles ... Help!

MuckyDuckBrendon · March 2009

Hello again !.. its been over a year since i got my rabbit but my friend wants one now! lol.. She's been searching for one for a few weeks now but atlas; no luck! .. Well.. After some random luck she has stumbled across a breeder due a litter at the start of april .. This breeder is apparently well respected and know for her quality rabbits, And best of all; She's located in one of her travel-to spots! Amazing isnt it, lol!. So, You're probably asking 'Why the hell do you want help if you've found a breeder in a good loacation and ready to come home 3 weeks after your friends birthday?' Well.. She's 17 and doesnt know how to correctly word an email to a breeder letting her know she's interested but not some stupid teenage girl that will just toss it to the side when she gets bored or gets another pet Baisically BREEDERS, HELP! I would like to know what YOU would like to read in an email from someone interested in your stock!.. please help us!

katie2794 · March 2009

When I was trying to order my kangaroo (yes i did say kangaroo) I basically asked questions regarding caring, prices, safety tips, the father and mother, what the possible colors could be, and of course attitudes toward childeren. I actually had come out and told him i was 13 and i was looking for an exotic pet to love, care for, and learn about. First in a topic sentace say something like; Hello I am interested in your litter of rabbits and I also have some questions.What I suggest next is pick a couple topic questions and ask them to the breeder so it appears you are interested. Once everything seems to be going smootly I would end it saying please get back to me when you can. Thank you. or something like that

MuckyDuckBrendon · March 2009

katie2794 wrote:

When I was trying to order my kangaroo (yes i did say kangaroo) I basically asked questions regarding caring, prices, safety tips, the father and mother, what the possible colors could be, and of course attitudes toward childeren. I actually had come out and told him i was 13 and i was looking for an exotic pet to love, care for, and learn about. First in a topic sentace say something like; Hello I am interested in your litter of rabbits and I also have some questions.What I suggest next is pick a couple topic questions and ask them to the breeder so it appears you are interested. Once everything seems to be going smootly I would end it saying please get back to me when you can. Thank you. or something like that

Hiya. Thanks for responding We usually end our emails with Regards or sinserly or something like that.. if they dont get a good impression they arent gonna write back, but if they do, they will so please write back just sound a tad too desperate to a breeder; and you usually head an email with Breedofrabbit or Rabbitname or Somethingquiteshort; ifyoucatchmydrift as i think (as a future dog breeder) long email headings look a bit childish and thats what were trying not to do; Like i said, were having trouble wording it.. not with the heading and tag .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. (i luv dotts)

Mossflower · March 2009

Wait... Katie, you were trying to order a kangaroo? O.O I didn't realise they were sold as pets overseas. Were they red or grey? The Eastern Greys are in plague proportions where I live and have completely destroyed my front lawn. I could have sent you one in the post xD If I was selling an animal I would be looking for a buyer who sounded mature, responsible, well informed and eager to learn. Your friend should mention that's she's been looking for a rabbit for a while and is interested in some more information about this particular breeders rabbits. She should ask questions if there's anything she wants to know and ask if she could make an appointment to come around and view the rabbits. What breed of rabbit do they keep anyway Mucky?

MuckyDuckBrendon · March 2009

Thankies mossy!. Its getting late so her mum came to help her, lol... Alway relying on mothers these days ehh.. She keeps Nethies and Mini lopehs

NickelbackLuver · March 2009

Lops

xD My random word on the whole thing :P

MuckyDuckBrendon · March 2009

Nickelback__Luver wrote:

Lops xD My random word on the whole thing :P

Hmmf, No Help, AT ALL! (lol)

NickelbackLuver · March 2009

lmao, helps with what breed to get! =P lol, my advice would be about the same. Ask questions, tell them this is your first rabbit and you've been looking for one for a while. Make it look like you have interest by asking every question you might have. When I got my bunny from a professional breeder, I had another professional rabbit breeder helping me find a rabbit xD So, that kind of gave me an easy way out :P

UnknownDreamland · March 2009

When getting my guinea pig from the breeder, I actually met the breeder in person first, but basically I was twelve and I just showed her I knew what I was talking about. Saying I had two sows and was looking for another. I asked her questions about what she fed her cavies, what this particular cavie I was after liked(kale

), and things like that. Of course I was looking at an older female. Basically your friend should express interest, and explain the facilities she has set up, etc. to show she knows what she's talking about and what she's commiting to. Rabbits can live upwards to ten years. Just some question I'm curious about though: Is your friend looking for male/female? What breed? Is she planning on breeding said rabbit?

Kholran · April 2009

My advice would be to speak to her parents about it. As getting ANY pet is a whole-family decision (and since this rabbit will most likely be living in her parent's house), it might be best to have a parent contact the breeder. A lot of them won't sell to people under 18 for that very reason- if the animal isn't allowed in the house, it'll be either returned or dumped. I'm not a breeder, but I've done kitten rescue (so essentially the same function- find good homes for my kittens). I would never consider placing a kitten with a minor (under 18) without parental consent and involvement. Anyways, once the parent has spoken to me, I like to see understanding of what it takes to properly care for the animal. Spelling and grammar must be flawless, no excessive punctuation or capitalization, no capital letters. Sometimes, it's not so much what you say but how you write it that gives the biggest clues about the author. For example, when I was getting emails from those interested in my foster kittens, I could tell immediately which ones came from underage kids. Mention that you've been looking for a while (which suggests that you're committed to making an informed decision) and came across her name. Like others have said, mention that she's a first time rabbit owner and is looking for a companion animal (as opposed to a meat producer or breeder/show animal). Say that you're interested in rabbit ownership, but as a first time owner, you're also looking for advice. Let her know that you're well aware that a rabbit is a long-term (8-10 year) commitment, and that you're fully prepared to take on the animal for that entire time period. No doubt she already has a plan for the rabbit while she's at college (who's going to care for it, as dorms won't allow them)? Don't be too vague but at the same time, the initial email should be brief and to the point. Seeing as I'm big on rescue as well, I'd also consider checking with your local shelters for rescue rabbits. Bunnies are the third most surrendered animal to shelters (right behind cats and dogs), and the fate of most of them is euthanasia, because a lot of people don't realize you can get rabbits from shelters, nor are shelters prepared or equipped to handle rabbits that are surrendered.

Good luck to your friend getting her rabbit.

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