Surprise...

Well I am not saying much right now but I got my hands on a very nice fuzzy from pure AK lines, best looking fuzzy ive ever seen in AB and BC. Will update when more info comes... Thought id make ya curious! :P

~Bri~

Chestermere Results/Litters

Hey all, had a good time at show, seeing old friends and new faces. Much fun! Came home with a few buns and a pig..if u have noticed lol.
Anyways on to results!
I had all 4 of my sr does in the class as well as Nathan and Sugar (my breeding Nova/Mocha) just in case one was DQd. Well first 2 shows, Nathan and Sugar were DQd so no legs. :(
Last show, Nathan was DQd but Sugar took breed (btw shes a DAMN NICE DOE) for her last leg and her GC yay! So not too bad there!
As seen on my buck page, Nathan is gone, he had way too many problems and I didnt want that in my herd..not mentioning..so I was like great..no bucks. I was panicing so at the show, I bred basically everything I had to anything to get a litter and get them proven since I have no bucks..Blue is ok but old ya know lol. So Maya is bred to a br sable point buck and Violet is bred to maybe Nathan, a rew and Blue XD.
Now ya wonder why theres a fuzzy holland on my page..funny story! I had seen a pair of fuzzies before for sale, looked pet to me, the one was sold and the little buck was still in the cage. After I sold Nathan, I was like I need a buck! So I was like why not and started to head for that cage. I see Holly hovering over it, she takes him out and she says and I quote "If u do not take this little guy home your stupid!" So I actually took him out and typed him and holy crap he actually is ONE NICE BUCK LOL! BEAUTIFUL topline, cobby and round, nice bum and a nice bucky head! AND hes a chestnut!! I want to work with agoutis and dilutes for my goals..AND he carries dilute to boot!!! Can u say opal fuzzies...lol! So needless to say he was sold! Will be a great breeding buck when older and he is related to Cobalt on dads side!
Ok now another story..I was clerking one of the tables and while waiting for harlies to be judged, I saw red rabbits..im like OMFG, I actually ran from the table and had a look. Thriantas from Judy, whole herd for sale. I couldnt stand it haha. Honestly ive been waiting about 2 years for once of these guys but have always been too hard to get or just stupidly expensive! So after clerking I went straight over to the table and asked about em, Kaycee was there and didnt want to give em up so im like ok what about the ones down there for sale, there pets? One buck and one doe. I was already planning on doe only so took her out and yes she was sold. XD I love her to bits, there a VERY interesting breed, not for selling to public..more meat buns..they have one hell of a personality, if they dont like something she will tell ya and so on. Very smart and they know it. lol She isnt too bad for pet, very very dark red and pure red belly, just lacks in overall type..weight..she wasnt fed very much as baby thats why. Still a cutie!
And finally..the pig..lol. Janine had brought a bunch of pigs for sale, and I couldnt help myself have had to have one XD. As long as its quiet of course. So I got pick of litter sow, TSW silkie, excellent show sow, markings and will show in August.

So thats my herd so far. I got the twins bred, I bred Kyoto to Iggy before he left because they both have ELS in lines so maybe beautiful holland babies XD. Also bred Zoey to Blue yesterday as backup incase one of these does decides not to be a good mom.
Oh and wondering about Jillian, the day before the show, they were being fed and her brother decided to jump the divider and have fun with her and apparently he did make a noise, so possibly she is bred too..lol. I think thats it.
For Cobalt, she is doing ok, her stitches must have come out during the weekend while I was away so had to stitch her head back together again, will not be bred for at least another week or two. Shes hanging in there though! Thats it for now, another post in a sec!

~Bri~

Panic Yet?

Quick blog and updates...well this very much sucks ALOT lol. Stupid things keep popping up and im getting NO time to get stuff done! lol Lets see..clean cages, carriers, clean cat and dog, buy crap and finally get buns ready for chestermere this weekend! yay! lol did i mention i work 10-6 all week! yay! haha Ill get it done. :P i hope..LOL. Janine and Laura-ann are coming on thurs too..

in other news! This is very sad news btw. As some had seen, one of my rabbits got hurt. Basically I was switching rabbits into different cages and while holding Cobalt, Naomi grabbed Cobalts head and wouldnt let go. :S I had to go to work so just left em be. I got home to find Cobalt with a massive hole..yes hole..right between her eyes about half an inch across. Basically like someone took a chunk outta there, skin and scalp..could see muscle and whatnot..just darn gross!! So bought some meds yesterday for her, but finally realized theres no way this wound is gonna heal itself. Running to the drug store, bought needle and thread and yes..stitched the poor does head together. She is not in as much pain anymore..on meds too..and started to drink again this morning thank god. I am SOOOOO mad at that doe, it took me 2 whole months to get Cobalt back into show condition to show her and try and get her last leg. Now ive got a doe with a bald head and stitches between her eyes lol. I will be delaying her breeding now as well.
So as for Naomi, I will be getting a replacement from her..baby from Nathan when I breed her..and I will be culling the doe. She has the worst temperment I have seen to date, even after being held so many times. I guess she wasnt held as a baby alot. :S
So now that is out of the way, on to showing! Chestermere is this sat, im dying to go haha. I will be showing Violet, Maya, Nathan and Lizzy and Janine will be showing Kyoto as well as Laura-ann will be showing Sugar (NovaXMocha) so we shall have a full fuzzy class! Basically competing against myself haha. There are 3 open shows as well as I sponsored a specialty fuzzy lop class too. Quad show! For rabbits, ive been told Nathan isnt in the best coat right now but Liz looks not too bad. For my guys, I pulled Maya out last nite and her coat is a mess!! Wanting to be bred so bad lol. Violet honestly is the nicer of the two, beautiful full adult coat, nice body and FAT! haha. I am picking up 2 new carriers and sold my 2 carriers I have here..I do not need them..and find whatever else I see. LOL So anyways ill keep updated..

~Bri~

Fuzzy Coats

Ok well some wonder, thats a long haired breed meaning LOTS of brushing. Pet owners look away because of that and the "high maintenence" they seem to have. In honest to god truth, these guys are actually very very very easy to brush and maintain. It all depends on the bloodline and how wooly the coat may get and/or how u brush it. Its scary because u can tell by looking at the rabbit how much brushing has been done!

Juniors-

They can be quite the problem unfortunately and its impossible to solve. The best way is to brush everyday and make sure that coat isnt matted or u will have to shave it all off! Its also a great way to teach it to learn to sit still while being brushed!

Young Seniors-

I like to "pluck" the baby hair out at about 4-5 months old to let the new adult coat grow in. I have seen people who do not pluck coats and end up with very matty rabbits or a 70/30 mix of wool and adult fur. The standard calls for a mature coat with 50/50 adult fur and wool.

Seniors-

Seniors are the best ones, never any brushing..I brush about once a week. The coat rolls on its own and spread apart enough it doesnt need brushing. Just have to watch for dewlaps and bums on the does and bums on the boys as that is wool and can mat more easily.

Unmatting a Coat-

Well the best way to unmat it is with ur hands! Grab the knot in half and pull gently but with enough force to pull it apart. Then grab another part and pull it apart, continue until its just a ball of hair. With a pin brush (flat surface with "pins") gently pull on the hair until the mat comes out. If u just cut the mat or try to brush it out, u may hurt the rabbit, get a smaller mat onto the skin and/or leave a large bald spot..lol.

Molting-

Like any rabbit, fuzzies do indeed molt 1-2 times a year, so your best bet like any rabbit is to brush everyday until all the loose hair is out, lightly "plucking" helps to get it out faster too. Most molting occurs at springtime when the air is warmer and they do not need there winter double coats.

Blowers-

Yes it is possible to use a blower, can be MUCH easier on jrs and gets rid of all loose hair, they are basically angoras after all. :P Honestly myself I do not use one I do not have a safe "blowing" area to keep the hair to minimum.

As stated before, it all depends on the bloodline and some fuzzies are just born with more wool even as adults, breeding to a holland can loosen the wool and create a good 50/50 mix of hair and wool.

In my breeding, If requested or I may do so anyways..I will keep jrs until that 4-5 month stage to pluck the coat and make sure no mats will be a problem for new owners.
Some great tips on fuzzy coats!

~Bri~

Wowwww

Well srry for not posting! Yes the easter event went very well lol. Next year im definately having volunteers..I had soo many people looking at one point I couldnt keep track of all rabbits! I didnt get any pics of anything really..just practicing typing my guys haha. Zoey has definately made a turn around thought, FINALLY after 3 years she loves attention and doesnt worry about food lol. Blue on the other hand seems to be going through menopause, buck style! lol

So first of all..litters..some are wondering whats going on with them. Ive tried and tried to get Naomi bred and she even took BUT she isnt catching..meaning only one thing..Blue is sterile..ugg..suggesting Blue and his menopause haha. Hes gone crazy lol. I will attempt to breed him to Cobalt though for one last chance. Soooo I cant even breed anything until after Chestermere since im showing anything and everything that makes weight because nobody else is entering fuzzies..lol. Lets just say Nathan has ALOT of girls waiting..lol.

I do on the other hand have a special guest in my barn right now..Cutie Patootie's Iggy (Br black holland buck with 2 legs) is staying with me currently from Janines place. He is the ultimate cutie, was butt ugly as a baby but now drop dead gorgous! He is here to get into shape for Chestermere to earn his last leg..Cobalt is same way..needs one more leg too! Hopefully these guys can pull it off!

What I mentioned before about Chestermere..yes ive been told ill be the only breeder going which is really going to suck..I have to compete against myself and worse I have to show Kyoto or else I cant even get a leg..luckily she isnt in condition right now haha. I strongly believe in 3 legs and ur done as whats the point of continuing...other rabbits need a turn at winning so they earn there rights too! If luck has it, Im hoping Maya is granded so I can get her into breeding and not have to show her again as she REALLY wants to be a mom right now haha. Theres a chance though..we have a triple open show AS WELL AS I sponsored a speciality (finding out after no breeders are coming lol) so 4 chances to get something. :P

At the show im planning on registering a few buns and getting new supplies. If possible..I would like to show Naomi as she is almost at weight so would be nice for comments. :P

Other then that..boring as hell until these breedings happen and babies arrive. I should have a LOAD of babies available in June and ALOT of jrs to show in August so get on those lists!

Photos above-

Top is Violet, beautifully matured, gorgous head and WIDE, but broody due to length but will be a great mom!

Bottom is Maya, what can I say, gorgous doe haha. Id like to see more width in shoulders but otherwise gorgous gal!

~Bri~