I'm having mixed emotions about selling my rabbits. Over the past few months, moving is a frequent topic for my family. So it's hard to tell if they're "just talking" or not. I think I've mentioned this before, but when we move, I'll have to sell my rabbits... I have no choice. I hate thinking about it, but I know the day will come sooner or later. Which is why I'm trying to downsize to prepare for the worst. If I can keep my numbers down, it will help me if I have to sell them in the end. Selling all of my rabbits seems so unimaginable, but I will have to sell them when we move. With that being said, I won't be buying the awesome buck and doe I talked about a few posts ago. It breaks my heart because I wanted them SO bad! But, like I said, I need to down to keep my numbers down to prepare for the worst, because I'm sure the time will be coming soon...
Until next time, keep cool.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Additions to the For Sale page
I've been blogging a lot to make up for June... haha!
I have added several more rabbits to the For Sale page. Check 'em out! A few orange and sable point does were added as well. You know me - that never happens! I usually keep most of my does and if they are a color that I'm working with, they fall into the "why not keep them" category. :) But not this time. I'm trying to move on and cull some of the juniors and seniors to replace them with their better kits or siblings (if that makes any sense!).
I'm really looking forward to breeding again this fall. I have several does that are at breeding age and I'm really anxious to see what they produce. I'm especially excited to see what Tiki produces for me. When I first got Tiki, I was fortunate enough to breed him (just once) before it got too hot. Hopefully, if I get lucky I can start breeding again at the end of August.... keeping my fingers crossed!
Well, I guess that's everything for now. I just wanted to make a quick update to notify everyone about the new additions to the For Sale page. ;)
I have added several more rabbits to the For Sale page. Check 'em out! A few orange and sable point does were added as well. You know me - that never happens! I usually keep most of my does and if they are a color that I'm working with, they fall into the "why not keep them" category. :) But not this time. I'm trying to move on and cull some of the juniors and seniors to replace them with their better kits or siblings (if that makes any sense!).
I'm really looking forward to breeding again this fall. I have several does that are at breeding age and I'm really anxious to see what they produce. I'm especially excited to see what Tiki produces for me. When I first got Tiki, I was fortunate enough to breed him (just once) before it got too hot. Hopefully, if I get lucky I can start breeding again at the end of August.... keeping my fingers crossed!
Well, I guess that's everything for now. I just wanted to make a quick update to notify everyone about the new additions to the For Sale page. ;)
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Rambling Thoughts...
What to do, what to do. I have had bad cases of the 'wants' lately and I can't seem to get rid of them. So, I'm going to blog about it since people always say it's best to write down your thoughts.
I really, really want this amazing buck. The seller also has his daughter for sale. So you probably think, "Go for it, what's the problem?" The problem is that they are very expensive, about 6 1/2 hours away, and I'm pushing the limit with cages. That's something to worry about. Both the buck and the doe are varieties that I don't work with, but I could squeeze them in with my brokens which is what I plan to do. I'm thinking very seriously about the both of them and also considering a shaded buck that she has available.
If I wanted to purchase the trio, that obviously means that I would have to make room for them. I counted all of the rabbits that I sold in the past 2-3 weeks, and I sold a total of 16 rabbits. Thank you to everyone who purchased a bunny from me! You have helped me out tremendously! But with all the juniors I have, sadly, the extra cages are already gone... So if you are interested in any of my rabbits (even ones that aren't on the For Sale) please don't hesitate to ask, because I will consider all offers and give discounts on multiple purchases. :)
Speaking of available rabbits, I posted Heartfelt Cameron on the For Sale page yesterday. I don't really want to sell this doe, but I figured I should since I'm trying to focus on solid oranges rather than broken oranges. Cameron is a very nice little doe. She has a good head and tiny ears. Her body has a nice shape to it but she has a low shoulder. Cameron is a proven brood doe and usually has 2-3 kits in each litter. If you are interested in her, please contact me for more information.
Keep cool until the next blog!
I really, really want this amazing buck. The seller also has his daughter for sale. So you probably think, "Go for it, what's the problem?" The problem is that they are very expensive, about 6 1/2 hours away, and I'm pushing the limit with cages. That's something to worry about. Both the buck and the doe are varieties that I don't work with, but I could squeeze them in with my brokens which is what I plan to do. I'm thinking very seriously about the both of them and also considering a shaded buck that she has available.
If I wanted to purchase the trio, that obviously means that I would have to make room for them. I counted all of the rabbits that I sold in the past 2-3 weeks, and I sold a total of 16 rabbits. Thank you to everyone who purchased a bunny from me! You have helped me out tremendously! But with all the juniors I have, sadly, the extra cages are already gone... So if you are interested in any of my rabbits (even ones that aren't on the For Sale) please don't hesitate to ask, because I will consider all offers and give discounts on multiple purchases. :)
Speaking of available rabbits, I posted Heartfelt Cameron on the For Sale page yesterday. I don't really want to sell this doe, but I figured I should since I'm trying to focus on solid oranges rather than broken oranges. Cameron is a very nice little doe. She has a good head and tiny ears. Her body has a nice shape to it but she has a low shoulder. Cameron is a proven brood doe and usually has 2-3 kits in each litter. If you are interested in her, please contact me for more information.
Keep cool until the next blog!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Hot vs. Cold
Wow! Is it ever hot outside! Since it's so hot, I've decided to have a discussion about hot and cold weather.
Hot vs. Cold - What's your pick? Living in the south, I don't have a favorite, because it goes to the extreme. It's typically around 100 degrees daily in the summer and the hot, humid heat usually lasts from May thru September. On really hot summers, we'll start getting heat waves in April.
As for winter, we rednecks are used to the warm temperatures, so when the cold comes around, we're about to freeze to death! It's obviously not as cold in the south as compared to up north (I'm SO glad) but it still gets pretty chilly down here - believe it or not. This past winter, we had temperatures that never reached 32 degrees in the afternoon. (I remember this because we had frozen water bottles 24/7) Burrr!
To sum up today's topic, my favorite seasons are spring and fall - not too hot, not too cold. Here in South Carolina, our spring and falls are in the 60's and 70's (sometimes 80's) which is beautiful weather! :)
Anyway, stay cool until next time....
Hot vs. Cold - What's your pick? Living in the south, I don't have a favorite, because it goes to the extreme. It's typically around 100 degrees daily in the summer and the hot, humid heat usually lasts from May thru September. On really hot summers, we'll start getting heat waves in April.
As for winter, we rednecks are used to the warm temperatures, so when the cold comes around, we're about to freeze to death! It's obviously not as cold in the south as compared to up north (I'm SO glad) but it still gets pretty chilly down here - believe it or not. This past winter, we had temperatures that never reached 32 degrees in the afternoon. (I remember this because we had frozen water bottles 24/7) Burrr!
To sum up today's topic, my favorite seasons are spring and fall - not too hot, not too cold. Here in South Carolina, our spring and falls are in the 60's and 70's (sometimes 80's) which is beautiful weather! :)
Anyway, stay cool until next time....
Sunday, July 17, 2011
New Looks
I'm sure you have already noticed the blog if you are reading this. I hope you like it! I think it's pretty neat for a change. I was getting bored with the old design.... maybe this will motivate me to blog more often! lol
I've added a few senior brood does to the For Sale page, so check em' out! I also have several juniors still available waiting to go to good homes. ;)
Other than that, nothing much is going on right now. It's feels awesome outside though! It felt like fall! It's hard to believe that it is July and is was 69 degrees yesterday! We finally got a break out of all this hot, humid air. The past few days were so cool that I didn't even have to turn on the fans in the barn! It's amazing! Unfortunately, it's supposed to warm back up to the high nineties as the week goes on. At least we got to enjoy it while it last...
That's everything for now. Hope you had a nice, cool weekend!
I've added a few senior brood does to the For Sale page, so check em' out! I also have several juniors still available waiting to go to good homes. ;)
Other than that, nothing much is going on right now. It's feels awesome outside though! It felt like fall! It's hard to believe that it is July and is was 69 degrees yesterday! We finally got a break out of all this hot, humid air. The past few days were so cool that I didn't even have to turn on the fans in the barn! It's amazing! Unfortunately, it's supposed to warm back up to the high nineties as the week goes on. At least we got to enjoy it while it last...
That's everything for now. Hope you had a nice, cool weekend!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Back in the Saddle Again
I figured the song 'Back in the Saddle Again' by Aerosmith was a good title for this blog since I haven't blogged in almost a whole month! I hope everyone is doing well and having a great 4th of July with their family. We're probably going to have our family over this afternoon for a cookout then watch some fireworks.
Anyway, nothing new is going on with the bunnies. I've been selling quite a few which is a good thing. Let me tell you why.... when I decided to have a herd reduction, I counted all of my rabbits (bucks, does, juniors, kits - you name it) and I came to a conclusion with a grand total of NINETY-FIVE (yes, 95) rabbits! Okay, it's time for a little downsize, don't you think? So I came to yet another conclusion to have a herd reduction.
Thank you to everyone who has purchased a precious bunny from me; you don't know how much it has helped me! May God bless you!
That's everything for now. Hopefully I'll have a few more blogs before August! Haha!
Happy 4th of July!
Anyway, nothing new is going on with the bunnies. I've been selling quite a few which is a good thing. Let me tell you why.... when I decided to have a herd reduction, I counted all of my rabbits (bucks, does, juniors, kits - you name it) and I came to a conclusion with a grand total of NINETY-FIVE (yes, 95) rabbits! Okay, it's time for a little downsize, don't you think? So I came to yet another conclusion to have a herd reduction.
Thank you to everyone who has purchased a precious bunny from me; you don't know how much it has helped me! May God bless you!
That's everything for now. Hopefully I'll have a few more blogs before August! Haha!
Happy 4th of July!
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