Convention.

It was decided that Mom and I would have to miss Convention this year. I was OK with that, things happen, life goes on.

A couple of days later I suggested maybe sending our ‘best doe’ with a friend. Surely that would be OK.

As the deadline for entries approached, I didn’t worry. I already had our one entry in.

This morning while feeding the rabbits I decided to pull a couple almost senior does out to see how they were looking. I was really bummed, not because of how they were developing, but that they weren’t going to make it to Convention.

I finished up chores and headed to work. On a whim I decided to check and see if entries had closed. Nope, they were still taking entries. I called Mom and had her go out and go over the does again and send me ear numbers. 5 minutes later I had them entered.

Surely we can find a ride for just three does?!

Surprisingly our convention entries this year are all sired by the same buck, Lil’ Bit Farms Sabotage – a Zero son. One of the does is out of a Coin/Nelson doe and the other two are litter mate sisters out of Lil’ Bit Farms Cami. Cami has clicked with every buck we’ve tried her with. She’s a small doe, not real massive or stunning, but she throws really deep babies. Never judge a brood doe, sometimes they’ll surprise you!

Melanie

Duncan Results.

Duncan is always a fun and close show for us. This time around was full of ups and downs. Mom was side swiped on the way down Friday and on Saturday Happy broke down. No one (including the beast of a Suburban) was injured and it was a minor fix for my car. Whew.

I am very surprised and pleased with our results. It was the first time out of the barn for most of our show string, even the young senior Ditto. I took pictures of him this morning so I’ll be adding them to the web site soon.

Show C Friday night
Best Solid – Chester [SJB]
Best Opposite Solid – Jeri [SJD]
Best Broken – Kolby [BSB] Best of Breed
Best Opposite Broken – Wynn [BJD] Best Opposite Sex of Breed

Show A Saturday
Best Solid – Sabotage [SSB] Best of Breed and Reserve In Show
Best Opposite Solid – Jeri [SJD] Best Opposite Sex of Breed
Best Broken – Kolby [BSB]
Best Opposite Broken – Wynn [BJD]

Show B Saturday
Best Solid – Ditto [SSB] Best of Breed and Reserve In Show
Best Opposite Solid – Jeri [SJD]
Best Broken – Kolby [BSB]
Best Opposite Broken – Brendee [BJD] Best Opposite Sex of Breed

The two Reserve In Show winners are both out of Zero, different litters. With Zero just turning four it’s good to know that I have sons to replace him. The broken junior doe, Wynn, is out of Sabotage. Sabotage seems to be on a roll producing some nice does for us.

I really need to go to ARBA and plan out our fall show schedule.

Melanie

Wow.

Thank you Lana for reminding me I have a blog. I didn't even realize my background had expired its been so long since I've even visited it.
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Summer molts are driving me crazy. Everyone looks hideous. I swear Mom could rearrange the entire barn and I wouldn't even notice since I barely recognize anyone as it is right now.
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Our barn is the fullest it has been since selling all the dwarfs. 10 nest boxes were given yesterday/today. YIKES. I see a summer sale coming once some fur grows back and we can properly evaluate.
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I've been looking over juniors before work in the mornings. Some I like, some I don't. After bringing in so much new stock it's going to be a process of blending and culling for awhile. I see some definite improvements in some areas, so that gives me hope.
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Melanie
My baby Zero turns 4 the end of this month...so watch for a Zero post :)

BIS!

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We won Best in Show at the Neosho Missouri show with a sable point junior doe. It was a large show (1300 rabbits) so it was a huge win for us. She won Best of Breed in the second show too! Three different judges picked her for her wins! Neither she nor I was in the mood for a photo shoot Sunday after the show, but she can be seen (for now) on our home page.
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Spring is slowly coming and more and more does are settling, which is very exciting!
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I have been taking pictures here and there but always neglect to actually post them to the website :(. One of these weekends I'm going to have to over haul the whole darn thing!
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We have one more show before we take a break for Nationals next month. NEXT MONTH ALREADY! This means the very last of the dwarfs will be going to their new homes. The last...
Thank you to everyone who bought our stock with the offer to help us out later on if/when we decide to get back in. I wish you the best of luck! I promise to still visit the dwarf tables and harass when I can, especially you Tommy!
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Happy Friday Eve,
Melanie

Colorado Show

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Mom and I went to Loveland Colorado over the weekend. We had a great time!!
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This was our longest bunny trip in my bug. To say we were packed would be putting it lightly lol! Special thanks to Karen and Debe for taking such good care of us and insuring we'd have a table and chairs while at the show :)
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We placed better than I thought we would, which is always nice! Kirby (a Zeke son) placed 1st, 1st and 2nd BJB. A Laramie daughter was 2nd, 2nd and 1st SSD. We won the SJD class twice, once with a Zinc daughter (she also won BOV) and the other was a sable point Zalia granddaughter. Sabotage was BOV and BOS. Those are the best highlights I believe. With the competition there I'm very pleased. Congrats to all the other winners!
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Show A - Janessa Crisp BOB BSD
Caraway and Price BOS SSB
Show B - Coin/Nelson SJB
Janessa Crisp BOS BSD
Specialty Show - Scott Rodriguez BJB
Laureen Wark SSB
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We could only fit 7 show hollands because of the sold/sale rabbits. It was interesting trying to decide who to take and who to leave. Hopefully our next show (Neosho Missouri?) we can take a few more show rabbits!
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Melanie

Bad Blogger.

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I blame Facebook.

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We have two new baby pygmy goats. There is nothing I love more than baby goats. They are pictured below with Dufus, Mom's new Anatolian Shepherd pup and Mom's checkered giant yard bunny.

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Is this where Jackalopes came from????

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Winter litters have been far and few in between but at least we're getting some. I have a few upcoming juniors that I'm really proud of and I'm ready for Spring and more shows!

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I'll try and update the blog after our road trip this weekend!

Melanie