Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Educating Your Buyers
I've heard breeders say that they just can't sell pets over the age of 5 to 8 weeks old. When I tell them that I routinely sell mine at 3 to 6 months old, they are astounded. I've never sold rabbits below the age of 8 weeks and I've made 3 months my new absolute minimum.
(Breeders listed on my Precious Pet Rabbits site do not sell their rabbits below the age of 8 weeks.)
The reason I am able to sell older bunnies is simple. I firmly believe in my heart that it is the right thing to do for the rabbits. I have gone over the benefits of adopting slightly older bunnies in my mind and I'm very clear that there are benefits. And I've seen and heard about the pitfalls of adopting young rabbits all too often.
Back when I would sell an eight-week old, I would talk to my customers about the differences between the younger and older bunnies. In every case, the customer chose to adopt the older one.
I frequently get emails back from my customers telling me how much they love their bunny and how well the bunny adapted to their home (it generally takes about three days). The fears that an older bunny won't love the new owner or can't be litter trained are baseless. In fact, an older bunny's longer attention span helps both in developing a relationship and in litter training.
If you are not clear about the benefits of adopting older bunnies, you may want to take a look at "Adopting Adult And Nearly-Adult Rabbits" And yesterday, I wrote an article for Go Articles entitled "Getting Rabbits Too Young." It is available to be downloaded and placed on your website, if you have one (author bio and copyright must be included).
The first step in being able to sell pet rabbits at an older age is to thoroughly understand the benefits yourself. Then you will be able to educate your customers in a natural, conversational manner. You will be helping your rabbit and his new owner.
Laurie Stroupe
The Nature Trail Rabbitry
"Holland Lops Of Distinction"
http://www.thenaturetrail.com/
http://www.thenaturetrail.com/blog/BLOG.html
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(Breeders listed on my Precious Pet Rabbits site do not sell their rabbits below the age of 8 weeks.)
The reason I am able to sell older bunnies is simple. I firmly believe in my heart that it is the right thing to do for the rabbits. I have gone over the benefits of adopting slightly older bunnies in my mind and I'm very clear that there are benefits. And I've seen and heard about the pitfalls of adopting young rabbits all too often.
Back when I would sell an eight-week old, I would talk to my customers about the differences between the younger and older bunnies. In every case, the customer chose to adopt the older one.
I frequently get emails back from my customers telling me how much they love their bunny and how well the bunny adapted to their home (it generally takes about three days). The fears that an older bunny won't love the new owner or can't be litter trained are baseless. In fact, an older bunny's longer attention span helps both in developing a relationship and in litter training.
If you are not clear about the benefits of adopting older bunnies, you may want to take a look at "Adopting Adult And Nearly-Adult Rabbits" And yesterday, I wrote an article for Go Articles entitled "Getting Rabbits Too Young." It is available to be downloaded and placed on your website, if you have one (author bio and copyright must be included).
The first step in being able to sell pet rabbits at an older age is to thoroughly understand the benefits yourself. Then you will be able to educate your customers in a natural, conversational manner. You will be helping your rabbit and his new owner.
Laurie Stroupe
The Nature Trail Rabbitry
"Holland Lops Of Distinction"
http://www.thenaturetrail.com/
http://www.thenaturetrail.com/blog/BLOG.html
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