Blanc de Hotot Rabbit for sale in Austin, Texas | $300
Heritage breed rabbits for sale
Listing Type
Pet for Sale
Listing ID
:451778
Price / Fee
:$300
Location
:Austin, Travis County, Texas
Published
:30+ days ago
Breeder
Listing Description
Blue Binky Bunny is a small rabbitry in Austin, Texas. We ethically raise rare Blanc de Hotot rabbits, which were originally imported from France. They have suffered from dwindling numbers. We love this breed and chose it to help promote conservation efforts of its breed and educate on their threatened species but also because of their intelligence, active temperament, their beautiful fur, and signature eyes.
We are a registered Rabbitry of the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA), a members of the Livestock Conservancy, and Williamson County 4H.
Blanc de Hotot are known for their striking, thin black bands circling the eyes contrasted by a lustrous white coat that gives them an eye-catching look. The breed was created by Eugenie Bernhard, the second woman ever to be credited with developing a rabbit breed. She spent years keeping a large rabbitry of Flemish Giants and Checkered Giants, which she used as part of her slow development of the Blanc de Hotot.
While the breed became established in its home country of France, Blanc de Hotots began to be brought to America during the 1920s. They soon died out, though. They later saw a reintroduction in the states by breeders like Bob Whitman of Texas, who imported 8 Blanc de Hotots from France in 1978. Because of the very small gene pool and a body type that greatly needed improvement at the time, breeders began to cross the rabbit with Blue-Eyed White Beverens, White New Zealands, and White Satins. It wasn't until 2004 that additional Blanc de Hotots were imported to the U.S. from Germany, Holland, and England.
The Blanc de Hotot is a large rabbit with bucks weighing 8 to 10 pounds. They are an active, hardy breed and are easily raised in free-roam homes as pets and in wire cages. They're good pets and also good mothers with good-size litters.
We currently have two male pedigreed Blanc de Hotot babies open for reservation now.
DOB 2/28/***2
$300/each. Serious inquiries only.
Pet Listing Essentials
Price / Fees
:$300
Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage breed rabbits for sale
1. What are Blanc de Hotot rabbits?
Blanc de Hotot rabbits are a rare breed known for their striking appearance, featuring thin black bands around their eyes and a lustrous white coat. They are an intelligent and active breed originally imported from France.
2. Why is it important to raise heritage breed rabbits?
Raising heritage breed rabbits like the Blanc de Hotot contributes to conservation efforts and helps maintain genetic diversity among domestic rabbits.
3. Where are your Blanc de Hotot rabbits located?
Our rabbitry, Blue Binky Bunny, is located in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States.
4. What is the price of Blanc de Hotot rabbits?
The price for our healthy, pedigreed Blanc de Hotot rabbits is $300 each.
5. Can Blanc de Hotot rabbits be kept as pets?
Yes, Blanc de Hotot rabbits make excellent pets due to their friendly disposition and are suitable for both free-roam homes and wired cages.
6. What age are the available Blanc de Hotot rabbits?
Our current Blanc de Hotot babies were born on February 28, 2022, and are now open for reservation.
7. Are there any special care requirements for Blanc de Hotot rabbits?
Blanc de Hotot rabbits are hardy and do not require special care beyond that needed for general rabbit husbandry, such as a proper diet, space for exercise, and regular health checks.
