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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Breeding a rabbit before selling it?

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    • Samara87
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        I keep seeing ads on Craigslist and some Facebook groups about people selling possibly pregnant females. Why are people interested in buying pregnant females? To sell, or what? I’m not sure who else to ask about it. It seems odd to me. Not that I agree with breeding, but wouldn’t the owner want to handle that themselves anyways? 


      • Roberta
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          It is dreadful Samara and just one of the many reasons why intentional breeding is a tabu topic here. I think a lot of the times people get bunnies, don’ty double check the gender and assume that they have two males or females then when one turns out to be expecting they try to sell the poor little bunny online so they don’t get stuck with the oops litter. This is devestating for a bunny to be onsold like that especially when they are in that condition. It’s a perfect example of why buns should be vet checked as soon as you get them, their gender confirmed and appointments made to spay and or neuter. There’s generally only two kinds of people that will buy a pregnant bunny and generally the rescue’s cannot fford to pay for the rabbits to get them into their care because then they have to find money to desex, vaccinated and treat any illness.


        • Samara87
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            That’s the thing, they don’t seem to be accidental litters. One stated that he’s been intentionally letting the male mount the female, and that he’ll do it a couple more times before the sale. o.O And that seems very strange, because I’ve never heard of any other animal breeder selling a pregnant animal. I suppose just for profit I guess. Either way, it’s sad. My boyfriend’s aunt asked how I got a multitude of holes in my sweatshirt hood, (hmmm, I wonder.) and when I told her, she went,” But isn’t he in a cage?” I said we let him free roam for about 8-10 hours a day, mildly supervised, she looked at me like I was insane. People don’t see them as legitimate pets, and that makes me sad.


          • LBJ10
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              I’ve heard of this with farm animals. I guess to some people, rabbits are farm animals. But not anyone here, we all have spoiled house bunnies. So the practice does seem strange to us. Sadly, it’s just one of those things. If people intentionally buy a pregnant bunny, then people will continue to sell them.


            • Roberta
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                Best not to dwell on it. Report the post to the administrators, one of our free selling sites is very strict on the sale of and reason for sale of animals. If people are deprived of the avenue for thois sort of thing it will make it too much hard work to do the wrong thing and hopefully they will no longer see innocent animals as a source of labour free profit.


              • Samara87
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                  Wow. That’s such an odd way to look at things. I guess from a genetics standpoint, it’s an easy way to get new blood into the group of whatever animals they’re raising. A new female, and several other females and males of no relationship. But it seems icky to do to something I see as a pet. Wish everyone saw them that way.


                • LBJ10
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                    Yes, it’s sort of like a 2-for-1 (or more-for-1 depending on the kind of animal) deal. You buy the pregnant animal and soon you will have several new additions to add to your stock.
                    Roberta offered a good suggestion. If people can’t buy them easily, then people will stop offering them for sale. I’m not sure what the laws are in different areas though. You might want to check.


                  • drwil
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                      Usually a good breeder will offer show and pet quality not give the mother away. I find purebred bunnies who would otherwise be destroyed and give them to a local breeder. She treats them all like pets and doesn’t cull animals.

                      If someone has a genuine mistake they should find good homes for the babies. Rehoming mammals before birth could be too stressful and result in failed pregnancy.


                    • Samara87
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                        LBJ10, that might be a good idea. Sadly, it’s WI/MN, so there’s a LOT of farms and husbandry here. I’m doubtful there’s many regulations in place, unless it’s for larger food animals like cows, pigs, etc. I mean, if there’s place up here that still house pigs in tiny crates all their lives, what are the odds anyone has passed a law about smaller mammals. I’ll look around though, I know a very reputable breeder/ rabbit shower here I could ask.


                      • LittlePuffyTail
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                          I see this often with horses too. Sometimes it’s easier to sell a 2-for-1 deal. But it’s just wrong because there are no shortages of animals of any kind. That’s why so many unwanted ones get euthanized and/or sent to slaughter.


                        • LBJ10
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                            LPT – Yes, I used to see pregnant mares advertised all the time.


                          • Beka27
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                              I agree, this is sad. Fortunately, I don’t know anything about this whole topic and I honestly try not to dwell on the negativity. Focus on the good people and their buns and the legitimate rescues.

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