Here are five tips on how to buy show rabbits that I learned the hard way. As show breeders, we have high hopes for the rabbits we buy. Sure, there are some people who seem to have unlimited funds and cage space, and can grab every rabbit that strikes their fancy, but for most of…
Who won Best in Show at the ARBA Convention 2015? Here are your answers! The 2015 American Rabbit Breeders Convention show judging finished off today in Portland, Oregon. It’s been a great show by all reports! These are the results I’ve seen posted. Breed clubs are starting to post full results on their websites, and…
What is Africa really like? Images flash through our minds, images we’ve picked up from movies and mission groups. But unless we’ve been there, can we really know what it’s like? Until we know, how can we build friendships with those across the globe? How can we encourage them in their pursuits until we…
If you couldn’t make it to the ARBA Convention this year, here’s a bit of news that might cheer you up. Juli LeeAnn Whitehaus did a wonderful job photographing the event, and is sharing her photos so all of us can enjoy them. She’s even given permission to share them as long as you don’t…
Line is Fine: How to Linebreed Rabbits How do you linebreed rabbits? This works for any breed: Holland lops, Mini Rex, New Zealands… and for any goal. Whether you desire to breed rabbits for meat, breed rabbits for pets, to get a specific color, or breed rabbits. Line Breeding involves mating two rabbits that not…
When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast Save in the death of Christ, my God. All the vain things that charm me the most I sacrifice them…
There’s a New Rule on Rabbit Tattoos Let’s start with history: Back in the old days, nearly everybody used clamp tattooers, right? You pierce the ear, spread ink in the holes, coat it with petroleum jelly and hope you can still see it in two weeks…remember? In those days, tattoo combinations were fairly limited. My…
(Scroll down to skip all the chit-chat and get straight to the free downloads.) What Records should you keep to Raise Rabbits Successfully? It’s a fact: if you want to be successful in raising show rabbits, record keeping is vital. But which ones really matter? As a teen, I made up all kinds of record…
Looking for 2015 results from Portland, Oregon? Visit this current post! Click here. The 2012 Results from Kansas are below. Last update: 9:56 pm EST. 10/30 New breed/variety presentation results. See bottom of page. 21,651 Rabbits and Cavies. One Building. An Unforgettable Experience. The ARBA Convention. I’m posting any breed/variety/or class…
Last Updated: 8/18/19 Licensing Requirements for Rabbit Breeders This post has gotten quite long, so let’s break it into a Table of Contents. 1. Introduction 2. Background and definitions 3. Do breeders need a license currently? 4. Original changes proposed by APHIS 5. What will the changes mean for rabbit breeders? 6. What can we…
by Laurie Stroupe. The first step to grooming, of course, is to keep a clean cage. It is important to brush the rabbit cages regularly and remove any fallen hay that will trap fecal matter and make for some really dirty feet. I think that genetics do play a part here, too. Some bunnies are…
How do you make a rabbit molt? How often do your rabbits molt? Once a year, twice? Three times? I hope not. Molting is the normal process of changing a coat when the old one has lived out its term. Molting is a good thing at the right times, because it keeps a rabbit’s fur…
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