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Grandma V's Rabbitry

Specializing in quality Champagne D'Argent Rabbits for meat, fur, show and pets.
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01/25/2022

All of the belly flaps marinated in Mesquite and seasonings over night are in the dehydrator today.

01/23/2022

15 # of bunny sausage made today. 5 pounds each of chorizo, breakfast and Italian.

01/22/2022

6 nuggets born, 4 made it. Although mom pulled a ton of fur, she was also a little obsessive and dug all of straw and shavings out 🙄 None the less I have a birthday litter!

12/07/2021

The it's almost time face.

12/05/2021

My truck is finally in the shop to have the transmission and transfer case rebuilt so I could not attend yesterday's local show in Castle Rock (I miss my local folks) or even better the TRBA Fall Show and Southwest Regional Champagne Specialty Club show just 10 hours away in Killeen, TX (I miss competition). I did however find some fantastic House of Loyd's porcelain Christmas rabbits to add to my collection. I found them at a local thrift shop at an incredible deal. 6 does due today. Morning feed and first time mom TF13 had 8 kits on the wire and 2 in the box with no fur pulled. So this morning's warming was unsuccessful at Resurrection. It's always important to look for blood pool in the nails which can be hard to see in a black rabbit. But also never assume they are dead until they are warm and unresponsive.

12/02/2021

We did have a third litter the other night. Two of these are not the same! I am personally a breed hard, cull harder kind of gal. But it is a well known fact that many top breeders and respected judges have and will cross breed to achieve certain goals in their herds. A great example of why line breeding is important.

11/29/2021

Another litter of 6 was born just before pm feed last night. I think litter 3 will be here tonight. Lots to be thankful for.

11/27/2021

Woke up this morning to our 1st fall litter. A nest of 6 nuggets. I think we will an additional litter by pm feed. Happy Thanksgiving!

10/17/2021

Everyone came out of the bunny barn today. I don't say that to often anymore. Had to have a troublesome tree removed that hung over the barn. Before and after and the awesome crazy arborist monkey doing his thing.

09/10/2021

The Giving Greatness Scholarship now includes rabbits and poultry!

🎓 The Giving Greatness Scholarship is back!

But this year, we’ve added rabbits and poultry to the mix. Five total individuals, one from each species – cattle, swine, sheep/goat, rabbits and poultry – will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to help further their education.

Interested? Here’s how to apply:
· Follow this link: https://bit.ly/2WGt5HD
· Tell us about you
· Fill out the essay questions and not the Cliffs Notes version
· Provide letter of recommendation
· Submit!

The application is open until Monday, November 8, 2021, so think through your answers and share your story. Good luck from Team Purina!

09/03/2021

How is it September already? And rabbit shows are happening again!

08/22/2021

A nerdy internet rabbit read.

https://veteriankey.com/infectious-diseases-of-domestic-rabbits/

Chapter 14 Infectious Diseases of Domestic Rabbits Introduction Domestic rabbits are susceptible to a number of infectious diseases: parasitic, bacterial and viral. An overview of the commoner infe…

08/05/2021

Cook Veterinary in Colorado Springs is hosting a RHDV2 vaccine clinic August 21st, $20 per rabbit. Contact directly for more information.

https://www.cookveterinary.com/

Cook Veterinary Hospital provides full services including acupuncture & traditional Chinese Medicine. High quality & compassionate care for over 40 Years!

08/05/2021

07/27/21 RHDV2 confirmed in domestic rabbit in El Paso County.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2 is a highly contagious and fatal disease of domestic rabbits and wild rabbits. This is a foreign animal disease (FAD) and is of high concern at the state and federal levels. The recent involvement of wild cottontails and hares is of particular concern.

08/03/2021

Goat milk soaps I had made for our auction or raffle at Convention.

07/27/2021

07/21/21 RHDV2 confirmed in wild cottontail in Larimer County.

07/22/2021

There once was a girl
Won some ribbons of blue;
Came home from the Fair
With a big trophy too.
With a voice glad and proud
She said to her Mom,
“’Tis the very best year
That I’ve ever had now”!

Said her very wise Mom,
“Daughter, I’d like to hear,
Why you think that this was
Such a very fine year.”
“Why, Mom, you well know
All the prizes I’ve won;
How I’ve come out on top
In most things I’ve done.

Just look at the ribbons
That hang on my wall,
And think of the money
I’ve made since last fall
From premium checks
And a big auction price.
You can’t help but think
Cash and ribbons are nice.”

But the woman said, “My girl,
You’re not thinking right.
Blue ribbons, ’tis true
Are better than white;
But ribbons will fade
And trophies grow old.
Money’s soon spent
And fame soon grows cold.

The important things, baby,
Are not ribbons or pins,
And sometimes it’s really
The loser who wins.
Now here are the things
Most important, it’s true,
Your 4-H experience
Has accomplished for you.

You’ve seen how a business
Meeting is run.
This knowledge will help you
In years to come.
You’ve conquered the fear
Of addressing a crowd.
You’ve learned how to stand up
And talk nice and loud.

Patience you’ve learned
In your projects, too,
As well as some skills
That will always help you.
You’ve learned the fine feeling
It gives you to lend
A glad helping hand
To a stranger or friend.

You’ve learned to cooperate
With majority rule …
To give in with grace
And not be the fool
Who always must have
Her very own way,
Be it in club work,
In school or at play.

You’ve learned how to lose
Without making a ‘beef.’
You know the judge judges
To his best belief.
You’ve learned how to win
Without boasting too loud.
A kid can lose friends
If she’s overly proud.

Those are the things
Most important to you.
You’ll remember and use them
All your life through.
They’ll help you become
A mighty fine woman.
They’ll do more for you
Than a prize ever can.”

(Poem attributed to Esther Chandler, Lakeside 4-H Club, Sandiego County, Calif.)
(Photo Victoria Banks, Ionia Free Fair, Ionia MI, Grand Valley 4-H Club, 2021)

06/29/2021

06/23/21 RHDV2 confirmed in wild cottontail in El Paso County.

06/24/2021

We haven't had a lot of time this year to smoke and BBQ and Type 2 has me missing BBQ sauce like crazy. I found this awesome BBQ marinade at a local butcher shop, zero total carbs. Marinated for 30 minutes on each side and then pressure cook on high for 32 minutes in the instapot. BBQ needs are satisfied.

06/17/2021

So you want to raise rabbits? I warn about Galvanized After Weld, heavy gage flooring and appropriate sized kennels. Great article.

https://hostilehare.com/3-pitfalls-of-starting-meat-rabbits/

Rabbits truly are the perfect urban livestock. They are quiet, clean and super efficient. Just avoid these 3 Pitfalls of Starting Meat Rabbits...

06/11/2021

I do this with every spring and fall deep cleaning.

06/11/2021

06/02/21 RHDV2 confirmed in wild cottontail in Weld County.
05/20/21 RHDV2 confirmed in domestic rabbit and wild cottontail in El Paso County.

05/24/2021

One of the last spring 2021 breedings came today. 5 kits from Grandma V's EH31 x Grandma V's Fenris GF8.

05/22/2021

05/20/21 RHDV2 confirmed in domestic rabbits and wild cottontail in El Paso County.

05/14/2021

04/24/21 RHDV2 confirmed in wild cottontail in Adams County. 05/04/21 RHDV2 confirmed in wild jackrabbit in Washington County. 05/05/21 RHDV2 confirmed in domestic rabbit in Garfield County.

05/11/2021

Corn should not be a main ingredient in rabbit feed. But who of us out there just have rabbits? This will effect the cost and availability of food from our pets and livestock to our own dinner plates.

https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/china-buys-400-million-of-us-corn

Importers are adding to the mountain of U.S. corn already headed to China with the purchase of 1.36 million tonnes of corn for delivery in the marketing year that opens September 1.

05/09/2021

Wishing all a safe and happy Mother's day.

Wishing all a blessed Mothers Day weekend 💜

05/09/2021

Some of our local breeders in The Fence Post on RHDV2.
https://www.thefencepost.com/news/rhdv2-rabbit-virus-outbreak/?__FB_PRIVATE_TRACKING__=%7B%22loggedout_browser_id%22%3A%2211718345372f6274c36037b462c4b96747dd87df%22%7D

“It was very unfortunate timing with both COVID and the rabbit virus,” lamented Lexie Miller. “School shut down and then the shows stopped.”

04/30/2021

A little late for Thursday, but still a great flash back.

120 years of rabbit show-stock advertising. This enchanting hand-drawn advertisement appeared in a January, 1900 show catalog for the first show of the Colorado Fur and Feather Association.

04/29/2021

Such a good mom.

04/24/2021

If you are interested in a pedigreed 9.5 # senior buck DOB 5/12/2020, find Adelina or Caitlynn Warriner at the Pet Expo in Colorado Springs this weekend.

04/22/2021

Vaccination Clinic in Highlands Ranch.

We have confirmed Dr. Leak for a vaccination clinic on 5/9 at starting at 1:00pm. We will stagger times so people aren't waiting very long. The cost will be $25 per rabbit. Payment by PayPal Friends and Family only in advance. If you need rabbits vaccinated, please comment below how many so we can add them to the list (sooner rather than later would be great) and we will message you with details.

**please note that this event is intended to help 4H families get vaccinated before Fair but are opening it up to the public to try to get as many rabbits vaccinated as possible. Thanks!

04/22/2021

Another vaccine clinic.

04/21/2021

New RHDV2 cases in Colorado: Delta County, Domestic, 4/10/21; Mesa County, Wild, 4/2/21; Jefferson County, Domestic, 4/6/21; Jefferson County, Wild, 4/10/21.

Linda Hibbert, LapLop Rabbitry is hosting another RHDV2 vaccination Clinic April 25, Sunday morning in Loveland. Vaccinations are by appointment only. $18 each for 3 or more, $25 for individuals.

Please spread the word - All pets need to be vaccinated too! This is like a drive through clinic - very fast, with a short health exam. We are seeing an alarming number of new cases in northern Colorado.

04/21/2021

I almost forgot! Happy 4/20!

Happy 420 from the mile high state.

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As a teenager on my parents farm my passion for rabbits started with a solid black meat mutt named Koo who was a beloved indoor pet. I really had not considered owning another rabbit until 2006 when I heard the word cancer. Rabbit was a dietary recommended meat.

Rabbit is higher in protein than other meats, lower in fat, and has less calories. It is one of the best white meats available on the market today! The meat has a high percentage of easily digestible protein. Protein is needed in the diet for healthy cellular processes and functions. The body needs protein for tissue development, repair and maintenance. For overall health and proper functioning, the human body must have protein.

Rabbit meat is almost cholesterol free and low in sodium and there for very heart patient friendly. The calcium and phosphorus contents of this meat are more than any other meat. Phosphorus helps in bone health along with calcium, and also helps to regulate fluids. Potassium also helps with fluid regulation and helps remove salts from the body Other vitamins and minerals, which are needed by the body in small amounts, are also present in rabbit meat. These include copper, zinc and iron. Copper is necessary for cellular growth and development and is taken in through diet since the body cannot produce this mineral. Zinc is important to boost the immune system and calcium absorption while iron is important in the production of red blood cells and the distribution and absorption of oxygen throughout the body.

Rabbit contains selenium that works as an antioxidant to remove free radicals before they can do damage to your body. Some types of cancer, as well as the ravages of aging, can be battled with selenium. Selenium is also very important in maintaining good thyroid functioning and supporting a healthy immune system.

Rabbit meat also contains Potassium that helps with fluid regulation and helps remove salts from the body .

Vitamin B2 or riboflavin is another nutrient found in rabbit meat which is important to keep the digestive track healthy. It is also important in breaking down protein and fats. Another nutrient, Vitamin B12 is necessary in the proper function of the nervous system. It is needed in the production of protein and red blood cells.

Rabbit meat, which is a high-protein low fat diet, is not just perfect for weight loss. It also contains anti-oxidant and anti-aging components namely selenium and glutathione. Glutathione is a protein like antioxidant molecule. It must be constantly renewed. The riboflavin in rabbit meat supports this process.

Rabbit meat has been recommended for special diets such as for heart disease patients, diets for the elderly- whose metabolism has slowed and digestion is compromised, due to illness or life stage. Low sodium diets, and weight reduction diets, because it is easily digested, it has been recommended by doctors for patients who have trouble eating other meats.

Almost 6 years ago I finally got to start my backyard meat project with a pair of New Zealand crosses. I added a Dutch and a Lop and got blue eyed Harlequin's. Overall I had a blast playing with color genetic and the Vienna gene. Then I found my first Champagne and fell head over heals in love! So in love that I put all my other breeds in the freezer LOVE, and I spent the next year tracking down and hounding every breeder I could find spanning multiple states for stock.

Two years into Champs as a backyard meat breeder reaching out to reputable breeders, I felt most were not taking me seriously. Most the time I felt as though I was getting culls at show quality prices. Reality is there are still many issues with the breed in general. For example, does producing and seniors making weight. So I took what I could get and I bred hard and culled harder. Then I stepped onto the show seen.

I had not shown an animal since I was a kid. I forgot how serious and cutthroat showing can be. Kids are nothing compared to the cruelty of adults. It’s no secret that 2017 State Fair almost took me out of showing, but I am glad I have tuff skin, good bunny friends and held out. My 1st year showing I made top 10 in my breed. Thankfully my hard work spoke for its self and I think others have recognized my passion for this breed. This year (2018) I have been able to show just for fun and to promote awareness of my breed (Currently the only active National breeder in Colorado) and I’m still ranking Nationally at #13.

2019 goals: Continue to promote awareness of the Champagne D’Argent rabbit and good animal husbandry regardless of breed. Breeding for consistent quality in litters. Specifically working on reducing longness of shoulder. Increasing the thickness in the hip to loin juncture. That flat spot across the ass that every single line has and drives me crazy. And to have fun showing.