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AW Ranch & Rabbitry

New Zealand rabbit breeder specializing in the red variety. 🐰 All sales are final and will take place at a designated pickup time and place.

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Thank you for buying or considering a purchase with AW Ranch & Rabbitry . Buyers are responsible for all transport arrangements. We ask for 100% of the animal's sale price at pickup or prior to delivery orders over $50 may require 50% of the animal’s sale price as a non-refundable downpayment. Payments will be made through Venmo or cash payments. AW Ranch & Rabbitry

reserves the right to sell, discontinue sales, or deny sales to anyone, at any point in time. Animals will not be sold under the age of 8 weeks. If the rabbit(s) of the buyer’s choice die(s) while in our care, a replacement will be offered if one is available. In the case that there is not a replacement, then and only then, will payment be refunded. Rabbits will leave our rabbitry's care in good health, at an appropriate age. Once animals are out of our care, they are no longer our responsibility. We are not liable for the health and/or treatment of your animal after it is given to transport or owner(s). In the event that the animal is not picked up from our planned arrangements, sales will be terminated, your animal(s) and payment will be forfeited after 24 hours. With the purchase, new owners will receive a rabbit, as well as a transition feed. Our rabbits drink from water bowls and bottles. Please note that rabbits, like any other animal, are a commitment. In the event that an owner can no longer care for their rabbit(s) purchased from AW Ranch & Rabbitry, we do ask that the rabbits be returned to us. This is to prevent animals from ending up in rescues or in poor living situations. We thank you for your purchase and/or support of AW Ranch & Rabbitry

11/07/2024

Looking for an AWESOME rabbit show?
Want to add a new state to your list?

Check out the Rabbit Posse of Oklahoma show in Stillwater, OK! This is a TRIPLE show PLUS specialties.

New Zealands, Californians, and Rex will compete against each other after their breed specialty in the Battle of the Bunnies! Other specialties will be hosted by other breed clubs. This is one of my favorite shows and venues!

11/05/2024

Meet Jar!

Jar is not a New Zealand, he’s actually a Thrianta! Thriantas are a newer breed, recognized by ARBA in 2005. These adorable rabbits are a fiery red color across their entire body.

I purchased this handsome boy at ARBA Convention for two reasons. The first being that I adore this breed and have been wanting to show them since I learned about them. The second being that I have a small project I want to do with my red New Zealands. I am interested to see how the Thrianta would cross into a New Zealand and what effect that would have on the color. Of course I wouldn’t allow any offspring from the first 3 generations leave but once the initial Thrianta is off the pedigree my hope is to have a darker red New Zealand with a richer belly color. Additionally, I’d like to add a more blocky head to the New Zealands with thick, short ears.

This is primarily a project for myself in regard to crossing into the New Zealands, but eventually I plan to add a Thrianta doe to my herd.

11/04/2024

This was the first time this litter has been posed and I’m fairly happy with how they look!

Jill x Wi******er’s kits are 8 weeks old and looking good! Weights in these pictures were done on October 30th when they were right at 7 weeks old.

11/03/2024

Also check out these 2 week old cuties! These two are out of Lovey and Wi******er and are currently weighing around 11oz each.

11/02/2024

These cuties are from Jill & Wi******er! They’re now 7 weeks old and growing FAST. Right now they’re averaging around 2lbs 10oz and all are very friendly.

11/01/2024

To say I am proud of my rabbits would be an understatement! Now that I’m home and have had time to take care of all of my rabbits, unpack, and finally catch up on sleep; here are the official results from the show!

Green Gate Farm’s Cooper was unfortunately disqualified for enlarged scent glands. We think being at such a big show and being surrounded by foes was the cause of this. That’s okay he’s still a winner to me 🥰

Oberbroeckling’s Apple Cider was 5th in her class!

AW Ranch’s Heart Like Reba took 4th in her class! Reba is one of Cooper’s daughters out of Highway 64’s Jill. This is my first homegrown doe to compete at this level and I am so proud of her!

AW Ranch’s Lucky Draw took 8th in his class! He is one of Cooper’s sons and after convention he went home with Motherwolf Rabbitry. I cannot wait to see how he does for her!

10/31/2024

And the 2024 ARBA Convention has come to an end. This has been the best week ever! The bunnies are exhausted, I’m exhausted and I think we’re all glad to be home.

I hope that all of my fellow exhibitors make it home safely and that all rabbits get to their proper homes.

I plan to get all of my show results posted tomorrow along with some pictures I took during the show. Be prepared for lots of adorable and funny bunny pictures.

10/28/2024

Today was the New Zealand show at ARBA Convention! I am so proud of my rabbits, especially my homegrown babies. A huge thank you to all of our judges, writers, runners, and friends that made this show happen.

Green Gate Farm’s Cooper was disqualified as we discovered a bilateral swelling around the glands under his jaw. I’m very sad that he wasn’t able to compete but the judge was very impressed with him and gave him very good remarks. He got lots of snuggles after his class.

Oberbroeckling Rabbitry’s Apple Cider (WOA4) was 5th out of 29 intermediate red does!

AW Ranch’s Lucky Draw was 8th out of 20 junior red bucks!

AW Ranch’s Heart Like Reba was 4th out of 23 junior red does! This doe is extra special to me as she was a singleton in my litter from Highway 64 Rabbitry’s Jill and Green Gate Farm’s Cooper. She was a beauty the first time I posed her and she’s only improved with age.

10/27/2024

Cooper has his Monster and he’s ready to show!

10/27/2024

I just want to say that my first time being at ARBA Convention has been incredible! We haven’t shown yet but I spent the day talking to other breeders, checking out the vendors, fawning over everyone’s beautiful rabbits, and you guessed it… talking to other breeders! While checking out the vendors we found that there was a free photographer set up. Of course I had to get pictures of my most handsome boy Green Gate Farm’s Cooper.

In talking to the photographer we learned that he’s working on a portfolio for his master’s program and his goal at this show is to photograph every breed! I highly recommend taking your rabbit over and getting their picture taken, especially if you have a rare breed!

I think these pictures of Cooper turned out beautifully.

Oldfishhook Photography in booth 1210

10/26/2024

All the buns are safely tucked into their coops for ARBA Convention! I am so excited to be here!

When I started raising rabbits almost 3 years ago I never expected to be showing rabbits, especially not at the national level! I’m incredibly greatful for everyone who has helped me along the way.

Thank you to Green Gate Farm for truly getting me started in raising show quality rabbits. You’ve been an incredible friend and I don’t know where I’d be without you!

10/25/2024

All loaded up and heading to ARBA Convention! We’ve been on the road since 11am and are finally half way there!

10/19/2024

Both of Lovey’s kits are broken! One appears to be a booted but the other I’m not quite sure of yet.

We’re still waiting on Stevo to have her litter. I’m thinking she may have missed but she’s only 2 days past due and I’ve had does go well over 7 days overdue before.

10/19/2024

Tuesday (10/22) is the last day to send a rabbit or cavy to ARBA Convention with us!

Thursday (10/24) is the last day to have a confirmed spot for a rabbit or cavy hop on with us from Convention.

10/19/2024

I had a strong feeling that Lovey was going to have her babies tonight, very glad I went out to check on her! There were 4 kits born but only 2 surviving. It looks like one of the two will be booted, the other one I’m not quite sure of since I was using a phone flashlight to look them over.

Momma Lovey is doing well and demanded lots of attention while I looked over her babies. She’s a very gentle mom and doesn’t seem to mind that I’m looking at her kits. As long as I’m also giving her head rubs and snackies while I do it!

10/17/2024

Super excited for convention! I made these custom cage tags for myself and Green Gate Farm and can’t wait to use them!

If you need cage tags made I would be happy to help! I can have tags made and ready for convention.

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I picked this handsome boy up at New Zealand Nationals back in April, he’s finally gotten comfortable enough here that he comes up for head scratches! I’m so glad I took a chance on him and brought him home with me. #arba #newzealandred #newzealandrabbit #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbitry

Miss Hazel (B327) finally had her babies! Unfortunately she went well over her due date so these kits are a bit overcooked. We have two beautiful red babies in the nest and momma is doing a wonderful job taking care of them. #newzealandrabbit #newzealandrabbitbreeder #newzealandred #newzealandredrabbit #arba #rabbitbreeder #bunniesofinstagram #rabbitry #hazel

So proud of my rabbits and how far we’ve come in the last year. We picked up 11 legs across 4 rabbits in 2023! Here’s to a better year in 2024 with incredible rabbits and fellow breeders! #newyear #happynewyear #2024 #rabbitry #rabbitshow #rabbitbreedersofinstagram #newzealandrabbits

The size difference between these kits is incredible! Churro’s kits (black) are 5 days younger than Butterscotch’s kit (red) and there is a 7oz difference between them! When this video was taken Sunday, November 26th the kits from Churro’s litter averaged 5oz while Butterscotch’s kit was 12oz!

These babies are now a week old and absolutely adorable! I’m loving the dark red on these kits and can’t wait to see how they grow up! #newzealandrabbits #rabbitry #homestead #rabbitsofinstagram #cute #cutebunnies #bunnies #farming #agriculture #livestock #aggie #meatrabbits #farmlife #farming #cuterabbits #bunniesoftiktok #bunny #rabbits #rabbit #cuteanimals #cutebunny #homesteadtok #arba #newzealandredrabbit

York (AW3LK1) was a very good bun for the Rabbit Renegades show this weekend in Peoria, IL. She was the only black rabbit in all of her classes so she by default got Best of Variety. Some key notes from the judges: - Good head and ear set - Long in the coat with few white hair - Slightly long in the shoulder - Could use more depth and fullness #newzealandrabbits #rabbitry #homestead #rabbitsofinstagram #cute #cutebunnies #bunnies #farming #agriculture #livestock #aggie #meatrabbits #farmlife #farming #cuterabbits #bunniesofinstagram #bunny #rabbits #rabbit #cuteanimals #cutebunny #homesteading #arba

Maple (AW1MK1) also behaved very well! I didn’t realize how dark the tips of her ears were until we had gotten to the show! At the show I ended up trading Maple for a doe from another rabbitry. I’m looking forward to hearing how Maple does with helping my friend improve the weights in her lines! Some key notes from the judges: - Her coat was sooty/dirty in appearance - Good head - Weak in the shoulder - Needs more fullness in her hind #newzealandrabbits #rabbitry #homestead #rabbitsofinstagram #cute #cutebunnies #bunnies #farming #agriculture #livestock #aggie #meatrabbits #farmlife #farming #cuterabbits #bunniesofinstagram #bunny #rabbits #rabbit #cuteanimals #cutebunny #homesteading #arba

We hope everyone is staying cool today! With temperatures reaching 100° and humidity around 50% is important to keep your animals cool. For the rabbits that means frozen water bottles, frozen tiles, and cool treats! Make sure they’re drinking plenty of cool clean water and keep a fan running to get the air moving! How are you keeping cool in this summer heat? #summer #rabbitry #bunnies #newzealandrabbit #rabbits #hot #bunniesofinstagram #tipsandtricks #homestead #rabbitsofinstagram #frozentreats #staycool #beattheheat

Peter got to enjoy a little carrot snack today! #newzealandrabbits #rabbitry #homestead #rabbitsofinstagram #cute #cutebunnies #bunnies #farming #agriculture #livestock #aggie #meatrabbits #farmlife #farming #cuterabbits #bunniesofinstagram

The ducks have graduated to the full pond during the day! We still bring them up at night for their safety. #runnerduck #duck #ducks #ducklings #pond #rabbitry #ranch #farming #agriculture #missouri

Peter loves his cold treats on hot days! I made these with some carrot chunks and brussel sprout scraps frozen in ice cube trays! I also added some dill to the ice to encourage the bunnies to eat more. #newzealandrabbits #rabbitry #homestead #rabbitsofinstagram #cute #cutebunnies #bunnies #farming #agriculture #livestock #aggie #meatrabbits #farmlife #farming #cuterabbits #bunniesofinstagram #summer #snacktime #bunnytreats

For anyone curious about how we house some of our rabbits, here is a tour of our large hutch! There are currently two rabbits living here, Lyra and Daisy. I do plan to upgrade the floors soon when I can get the materials! #newzealandrabbits #rabbitry #homestead #rabbitsofinstagram #cute #cutebunnies #bunnies #farming #agriculture #livestock #aggie #meatrabbits #farmlife #farming #cuterabbits #bunniesofinstagram