The Giant Chinchilla rabbits that we took were those that the kids picked out from our most recent litter. They placed well even though they were the youngest in their class at just a little over 3 months. My daughter's junior doe (RC6) took Best Opposite of Sex.
The second doe was entered by my younger daughter and the third was entered and went home with a youth we have known for years. Each of my girls also took along their bucks to be evaluated by the judges. All of them did really well... and only a few days over 3 months old. I'm impressed.
I had wanted to take all the Giant Chins but frankly we didn't have enough carrier space and since the kids showed in Youth, I didn't want to be over in the Open building, so I left my picks at home. We still have 4 more juniors to put on the table from that litter, (Read this post so find out why I want to show the entire litter) 1 doe and 3 bucks.
The same daughter that was excited by her win with the Giant Chin doe was really surprised when her Thriata buck took best of breed (and won a leg). When she bought him he was in a terrible molt and the seller informed us that the doe (they came as a pair) was much better than the buck. He's a keeper!!
The reason we didn't take the Thrianta doe is because she is bred. If she took we will have baby Thrianta in 30 days. Very exciting!
My older son's Mini Rex each took 3rd place in their class. He was very happy to take home some ribbons. I was encouraged that they didn't get DQ'd for being over weight. There were more than a few kids that had to take their Mini Rex off the table for that very reason. Those little guys are always acting so hungry and you feel so bad you have to give them more food. Personally, I'll stick with big rabbits.
Speaking of big rabbits, I have a new black Rex doe. I've been waiting some time for her. I am really wanting a solid black with all black in the pedigree but finding a Rex at all was a task. This one carries chocolate, otter, lilac and broken as well as black, so I can go in several directions. Now I am tasked with finding a buck for her. We do have a friend with a broken black Rex buck but I'm not sure that I want to get into brokens.
And last but not lease, we have a new, little, blue, Polish, buck living in our barn.... and he is the cutest little thing you have ever seen. His name is Zander (he came already named) and I can't wait to find a little Zander-ette for him. Oh, the cute little blue puffballs will look so cute in the nest box next spring.
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