Well there has been a lack of posts lately because it's two weeks today until the wedding! We are busy trying to get some last minute things together and get the little details done. For this reason I won't be answering my e-mail every day so it may take a couple days to get back to you especially closer to the 28th. After that we are taking off on a honeymoon for two weeks and I'm not sure how much internet access I will have. So I have probably gotten your e-mail it'll just take some time to send you a reply!
On the bunny side of things, there are three new babies out of SLR's Kaylee, two blacks and a chestnut. We also had the Chestermere show last weekend and the show itself went pretty well. There's always a few kinks and things that cause it to be a little slow that's why I encourage everyone to take an active part in the local show in their area. If you are going to show your rabbits you are obligated to help with the set up/tare down and planning of at least one show per year. Also please don't be hard to get along with to the show committee, they are just doing their best to have a great and successful show, instead thank and praise them for giving their time and money to put on a show for you!
I am very disappointed with some happenings that went on during the show from exhibitors. Show's are meant to be fun and educational for all and the etiquette that makes that possible was just not there that weekend. Here's some common show room rules to keep in mind.
Don't argue with the judges decision, you are paying him/her for their opinion and that is what you just got. Different day, different judge different opinion and not all of these are going to agree with what you think of your animal.
Stand back from the show table so that everyone can see and don't hover over your animals. The judge is NOT supposed to know which animal belongs to who.
If you would like a more detailed opinion or to talk over the reason of why the judges thinks what he does wait until either the breed is finished or the very end of the show.
This last one goes for mostly for the breeders who have been to a couple shows before. Be nice to the new breeders!! They are just learning the ropes an don't always know what to do or where to be at a show. Cut them some slack and help them to learn because that person you are annoyed with for not bringing up the right animal at the right time was you a couple or shows ago so be humble! These new breeders are our future and the people purchasing your stock, help them get the right leg up into the show world.
Lastly don't brag about your wins or rub someone else's lose into their face, the later of the two is the worst but remember to be humble and treat others the way you want to be treated! There are breeders out there who have bred their animals for thirty years and that's what make up their show string, these are the breeders to learn from because they can not only buy a winner but they can take that winner and produce generations of winners. These are your true breeders and the people to look up to.
Anyways that is my little rant on some things that happened at this last show. We're all in rabbits because we love our animals and because we look forward to seeing all our friends at the next show so just try to remember this!
Here's a cute engagement photo from April!
