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Why Choose Our Rabbitry

With us, every rabbit is much more than just an animal – they are a cherished companion, raised with patience and care. Thanks to our exclusive partnership with a veterinary clinic, all of our rabbits can be spayed/neutered and microchipped before leaving for their new homes – often as early as 8 weeks for males and 14 weeks for females. Their recovery takes place at the Rabbitry, in a familiar and reassuring environment, often alongside their mother, which greatly reduces their stress. This unique approach ensures both the health and well-being of our rabbits while making life much easier for their new families.

Regular participation in shows allows us to improve the quality of our rabbits and carefully select our breeding stock to produce animals that meet the standards of their breed. Above all, what matters most to us is changing the way people view these little animals. Having previously worked in rescue, we know how important it is to educate adopters and promote breeding practices that truly respect the animal.

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Spaying/Neutering & Microchipping

What We Offer
Through our partnership with a veterinary clinic, we can offer spaying or neutering for rabbits born at our Rabbitry before they leave for their new homes.

Thanks to our breeder discount, the adoption price of one of our spayed or neutered rabbits saves adopters several hundred dollars, and is even lower than the cost of a single sterilization procedure in a Québec City clinic.

Benefits for Males

  • Reduction of unwanted behaviors: Less aggression, urine marking, and mounting behaviors.

  • Improved cohabitation: Fewer fights and better compatibility with other rabbits.

  • Disease prevention: Eliminates the risk of testicular tumors, reduces infections.

  • Population control: Prevents accidental breeding.

  • Overall well-being: Less hormone-related stress.

  • Safer when done early: Faster recovery and fewer complications.

Benefits for Females

  • Disease prevention: Reduces the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer, as well as serious infections such as pyometra.

  • Improved behavior: Less aggression, territorial behavior, and marking.

  • Population control: Prevents accidental litters.

  • Overall well-being: Less hormonal stress, better quality of life.

  • Improved cohabitation: Better compatibility with other rabbits.

  • Safer when done early: Faster and safer recovery.

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Safety & Procedure

Spaying or neutering is a common veterinary procedure, performed under anesthesia by a veterinarian experienced in exotic animal care. Young rabbits recover more quickly than older ones.

We are proud to say that none of our rabbits have ever experienced complications or died following their surgery.

 

Setting the Record Straight

Recently, some false information has been circulating about our rabbitry. It has been implied that our rabbits are not sterilized by a veterinarian, or that we claim early sterilization keeps rabbits smaller. These claims are false.

All surgeries are performed by a fully licensed veterinarian, as required by the Veterinary Medicine Act. In addition, we have always explained that a rabbit’s adult size is determined by genetics, not by the age at which it is sterilized.

Supporting Sources:

  • Mancinelli et al., 2014: Comprehensive review concluding no negative effects on body growth or adult weight (Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 23(2), 120–125).

  • Quesenberry & Carpenter, 2012: Recommend neutering from 8 weeks for males and 10–12 weeks for females if minimum weight is met, with no impact on growth delay (Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents).

  • Keeble et al., 2005, UC Davis: Clinical study of over 100 rabbits neutered between 9 and 16 weeks; normal growth, faster recovery, and fewer postoperative complications than adults.

  • House Rabbit Society: Over decades and thousands of rabbits tracked, no early spay/neuter has ever affected adult size or physical development.

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We believe it is important to address misinformation calmly, not to defend ourselves, but to maintain the trust of the families who choose to adopt from us.

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Genetic Selection

We participate in nearly every American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) show held in Québec, as well as in Eastern Ontario. ARBA judging is essential in guiding our breeding choices.

Genetic selection helps improve a rabbit’s conformation, coat, temperament, and health while respecting strict breed standards. We are committed to maintaining a balance between quality and animal welfare.

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Weaning & Rabbit Departure

All rabbits leave our rabbitry at a minimum of 8 weeks old, in accordance with veterinary guidelines. Premature weaning (before 7 weeks) can cause:

  • Nutritional deficiencies

  • Digestive problems

  • Anxiety or aggression

  • Low weight

  • Weakened immune system

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Reservation Policy

  • Reservation via 50% deposit (Interac e-transfer)

  • No deposit = no reservation

  • Balance due at pickup (or 12 hours prior if transported)

  • Pickup deadline: 14 days maximum

  • Deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel the sale

  • Sexing errors possible (no refund), unless the rabbit is already sterilized

  • Returns accepted if the adopter must give up the rabbit (no refund)

  • No rabbit may be bred without explicit permission

  • Behavior not guaranteed in adulthood; sterilization strongly recommended

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We reserve the right to refuse an adoption if:

  • The adopter does not seem suitable

  • The adopter has previously rehomed one of our rabbits without informing us

  • The adopter is disrespectful or manipulative

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In exceptional cases (hospitalization, loss of capacity), we will understand, but any future adoption will depend on how transparently the situation was handled.

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Health Guarantee

  • 6-month coverage for congenital defects (medical report required)

  • No refunds; a rabbit of equal value may be offered (sterilization fees excluded)

  • Non-retroactive and non-transferable guarantee

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Limitations
The guarantee does not cover:

  • The rabbit’s health, weight, muscle development, or immune system

  • Its behavior in adulthood

These limitations apply particularly in cases of:

  • Poor dietary transition

  • Sudden temperature changes

  • Illness or injury after leaving our care

  • Diet consisting solely of hay and vegetables without a complete pellet feed

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Feeding Clause

A rabbit’s health and temperament are directly influenced by its diet and environment. Inadequate feeding can lead to:

  • Weight loss and muscle wasting

  • Aggressive or irritable behavior

  • Weakened immune system

  • Digestive issues and dental problems

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By adopting a rabbit from us, the buyer acknowledges and accepts that meeting its nutritional needs is essential to its health and behavioral balance. Any negligence in this regard voids the health and temperament guarantee.

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Feeding & Environment

  • Unlimited 2nd-cut hay

  • Soucy brand pellets

  • No vegetables introduced at this stage

  • Litter training started with hardwood pellets

  • Temperature: 22°C (summer), 17°C (winter)

  • Socialization with dogs, cats, and neighborhood children

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Sources & References

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