Recently I have had a lot of enquiries off people interested in breeding and showing rabbits so I thought I would put some general information and contact details for those who are generally interested.
Although I am not new to breeding or showing rabbits I learn new things everyday so DO NOT know everything. There are a lot more experienced people out there with a wider variety of knowledge.
Although I am not new to breeding or showing rabbits I learn new things everyday so DO NOT know everything. There are a lot more experienced people out there with a wider variety of knowledge.
1. Join a club
If you a serious about breeding (not just for money making as you will NEVER make a profit on breeding rabbits) and exhibiting your stock it is always best to join a club. Not only will you get expert advice and opinions on rabbits and breeds, you will also get to learn new ways of breeding, treating and exhibiting stock. As well as making new friends and sharing your hobby.
2. Attend a show before you buy
As I began breeding even before I stepped into the show hall I had many bunnies that weren't "show standard'. I encourage all new rabbit breeders to attend a show before beginning to buy rabbits. Not only can you pay through the nose for rabbits (as I did) you will get to learn the positives and negatives of features and ask lots of questions to our judges and experienced members.
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Note: Just because you pay $100+ for a rabbit DOES NOT mean that it is show standard!!!!!!
3. Genetic, Genetics, Genetics
Like breeding ay animal genetics is a major part of developing colours, features and behaviour. Although genetics is somewhat complicated and at times difficult to get your head around, this is the basis of breeding. Research fully on colours and genetics before breeding takes place.
If you have a bunny with certain health issues (e.g mallocluded teeth) or behavioural traits that cannot be corrected (especially health issues) then it is always best to consider whether these will be bred into your kits.
If you have a bunny with certain health issues (e.g mallocluded teeth) or behavioural traits that cannot be corrected (especially health issues) then it is always best to consider whether these will be bred into your kits.
4. Information
Below is some information on where to get advice, rabbit clubs and dates of interest.
WARCI - www.westaustralianrabbitcouncilinc.com Hills Rabbit Club Both of these clubs tend to intertwine with each other. First show of the year in April. Come along and see what its all about!!!! Small gold coin donation for non members. Address: Cyril Jackson Recreation Hall Fisher Street Ashfield Visitors welcome 11am - 3pm Australian National Rabbit Council Inc (ANRCI) - www.australiannationalrabbitcouncil.com This club is full of information and membership is also available British Rabbit Council (BRC) - www.thebrc.org The BRC standards is the standards that we go by. This website includes the breed standards as well as heaps of information |
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