I don’t even live in the western half of the United States, but I have heard a lot about a show they’re having soon called the 2011 “West Coast Classic” rabbit show in Reno, NV, on April 15-17. It’s one of those that I wish I could get to. But, if you’re there, look up…
If I may state a humble opinion, I think that the most under-appreciated breed in the United States is the Silver. Nope, not the Silver Marten. Not the Silver Fox. The Silver. I got my first Silvers in 2004. Since then, I have met many rabbit exhibitors who are not aware that this breed exists. …
In youth rabbit showmanship, the exhibitor is judged on their ability to handle and present their animal in a calm, professional manner. The focus is on the relationship between the exhibitor and their rabbit, as well as the overall cleanliness and condition of the rabbit. Here are some tips from my successful county fair days…
*4-H Leaders! Click here to download this post as a printable handout for your 4-H’ers!* This post is better downloaded using the link above. Match each picture to its breed and variety name. The photo is really just a preview.
Sort of an addition to today’s earlier post, here are six free rabbit breed identification flashcards for you to download and print. Click this link.
Announcement! If you are a youth member studying for the 2013 ARBA Convention, we are having an online group quiz/study night on every Sunday evening leading up to Convention. Dates are Sept 22, Oct 5, and Oct 13. Anyone is welcome. The place is http://rabbitsmarties.com/quizroom.html. Contact me if you have any questions. It’s mid-March. The…
It’s Breed ID practice time! Do you know the breed and colors of all these bunnies? If you are beginning in breed ID, just try to determine the Breed and the Variety, which is the color. If you are serious about ARBA breed identification, you should identify four items for each rabbit: 1. Breed. 2….