This website was last updated on 05/03/2026

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Welcome to Cherokee Flats

Our Priority: Excellence in Care & Education At Cherokee Flats, we lead with a commitment to animal welfare, safety, and expert husbandry. Every animal raised here is well-socialized and "pre-spoiled" to ensure a seamless transition into your home. We aren't just breeders; we are the creators of Who’s Due, the premier management software for rabbitries and caviaries.

Schedule Pick Up Appointments:

Scheduling & Communication Policy Pick-up appointments are scheduled around our farm’s operational calendar. While we strive to accommodate your needs, please understand that our availability is limited. The hours listed here are for phone inquiries only.

If we are unavailable, please leave a single voicemail or email us. We kindly ask that you do not send multiple messages across different platforms (Text, FB, Email, and Phone) for the same inquiry. We will return your message as soon as possible. Respectful communication is a requirement for doing business with Cherokee Flats; we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who disregards these boundaries.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING "ORPHANED" WILD RABBITS

Important Policy Regarding Wild Rabbits Cherokee Flats is a private breeding facility, not a wildlife rescue. We do not accept wild animals under any circumstances.

To protect the local ecosystem and the health of the animals:

1. Do Not Remove: Taking a rabbit from its nest is almost always a death sentence.

2. Do Not Relocate: Leave the nest exactly where it is.

3. Do Not Handle: Keep children and pets away.

If the nest is in a high-traffic area, cover it with a laundry basket during the day, but always remove the cover at night for the mother’s return. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping wild animals where they belong: in the wild.

All Animals MUST be paid for IN FULL and a signed purchase agreement returned to us before a pick-up date/time is scheduled no exceptions!!

Cherokee Flats will no longer hold any animal after purchase for any length of time past it's ready date. This means if you purchase an animal, it's 8 weeks old in 3 weeks, you MUST have your pick up scheduled in 3 weeks. If you animal is old enough to go now, you must schedule pick up within 3 business days or you will be charged $45.00/day/rabbit or $20.00/day/rat boarding and care fee. Animals will NOT leave here until that has been paid.

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We do not produce any animal we raise here in mass. We breed for what we need first and anything after that is sold directly to consumers. Please READ the entire website before contacting us. A lot of questions can be answered by visiting our FAQ page.

Cherokee Flats: Farm Policies & Visitor Guidelines

At Cherokee Flats, we prioritize animal health, welfare, safety, and customer education above all else. Every animal we raise is well-socialized, loved, and "pre-spoiled" to ensure they are ready for their new homes. As the creators of Who’s Due, we bring that same level of professional management and organization to our breeding program.

To ensure the best environment for our animals and our family, we require all customers to adhere to the following policies:

1. Appointment & Communication Policy

• Private Property: Cherokee Flats is a private residence. Unannounced visitors are strictly prohibited. If you show up without an appointment, you will be asked to leave and referred to another breeder.

• Scheduled Pick-Ups: All pick-ups must be arranged in advance around our personal and farm schedule. We do not offer same-day or "cash-in-hand" walk-in sales.

• Streamlined Communication: Our listed hours are for phone inquiries only. If we are unavailable, please leave one voicemail or email us. We kindly ask that you do not "double-message" across multiple platforms (Text, FB, and Phone) for the same inquiry.

• Mutual Respect: We value our time and yours. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who is disrespectful or disregards our communication boundaries.

2. Sales & Ethical Breeding Standards

• Animals Are Not Gifts: We will not knowingly sell an animal as a surprise gift, especially for children. A living creature is a long-term commitment. If you are looking for a holiday surprise, we suggest a plush toy from a local retailer instead.

• No Guilt-Tripping: Our rules are in place for the protection of our animals. We will not be pressured or "guilt-tripped" into a sale for any reason.

• Small-Batch Quality: We are a small farm and do not breed in mass quantities. We prioritize our own program needs first; any remaining animals are offered to the public. While we offer feeders when available at reasonable prices, we cannot provide mass quantities.

3. Wildlife & Surrender Policy

• Not a Rescue: Cherokee Flats is a private breeding facility, not a shelter. We are not legally obligated to take in outside animals, regardless of where they originated. For rehoming, please contact a local vet or rescue group.

• Wild Rabbits: We do not accept wild animals. If you find a nest, leave it alone. * Mothers only return at dawn and dusk; they have not abandoned the babies.

  • Wild rabbits rarely survive in captivity and handling them causes fatal stress.

  • To protect a nest from pets during the day, place a laundry basket over it with a weight on top, but you must remove it at night so the mother can return.

4. Boarding & Pick-Up Deadlines

All animals must be paid for in full with a signed purchase agreement before a pick-up is scheduled.

• Ready Dates: Animals must be picked up within 3 business days of their "ready date" or the date of purchase (if already of age).

• Boarding Fees: Failure to pick up your animal on time will result in a daily boarding fee ($45/day for rabbits; $20/day for rats). Animals will not be released until all fees are settled.

Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting ethical, small-scale husbandry! Crystal R. Smith & Brian J. Smith — Owners, Cherokee Flats

Crystal R. Akey-Smith & Brian J. Smith

                       CHEROKEE FLATS' OWNERS