BYC Café

[Alaskan]

I found that as soon as the eldest was 7 things went way easier. Huge improvement

Next big step was when youngest turned 5.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Have you actually been to a rabbit show? It's been a while since I've gone to one (time and money constraints), but unless things have changed dramatically, it's a whole different world from dog shows. People who have done both tell me it's like a breath of fresh air.

If you're interested, there's going to be a major show (state convention, I think) in Greensboro March 17-18. If you are used to dog shows, you might walk in and say, "am I even in the right place??"

I mentioned "showable," because when selling rabbits, you have to think about the possibility that a potential buyer may want to show, or breed for show. Showable rabbits are worth more, especially if they come with pedigrees. Knowing what color is showable and what isn't is the first layer in evaluating a rabbit; one of the first questions a breeding neophyte will ask is, "what can I breed to this to get showable colors?" I remember an article a friend of mine wrote for a breed publication on the subject; rather than go over the "undesirable" possibilities of some combinations, she simply wrote things like "Chestnut x Smoke Pearl = DON'T DO THIS!"

Yes, i have been to shows. I prefer to buy rabbits at shows. And i love looking at all the rabbits! And talking to people. I would like to read more about color inheritance. Any books you recommend?

 

[The Farmers' Daughter]

Happy birthday Thing3!

 

[drumstick diva]

Happy Birthday Thing3 - hope it is a good one!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Happy birthday!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Happy birthday to the birthday kid yes

 

[igorsMistress]

G'morning everyone

Hubs made coffee, be careful it's STRONG this morning.

Have a great day!

 

[sourland]

Thanks, IM husband. Strong is good. Good morning, Café.

 

[The Farmers' Daughter]

 

[Treerooted]

Strong coffee is fine!

I very foolishly stayed up till 3am late night. No reason. Started watching some Olympic coverage. I've been feeling constant anxiety lately and I felt much calmer last night and didn't want to go to bed! Feeling fine this morning, though 3 hrs is not enough sleep!

I'll brew another pot because I've finished this one

It's a spring-like day today, but I have to take the little one to the city to see the doctor.