they aren't little bunnies anymore

Kassima's litter is now 15 weeks old. Four of them went to their first show last weekend (two does, two bucks) and they all placed last in their class. I took one more bun that was not qualified for show because Kass overcleaned it and took off one of its dewclaws. Of course, this was the kit that the judge said was the best...she said that we should keep her for breeding since she isn't showable. So I guess we have four breeders now (she'll be ready to breed in a couple of months).

Here are some pictures of the two does that were entered in the show and did not place well.

which is my good side? left?

or right?

I'm still learning how to pose the rabbits...not quite there yet.

K1P3 lacks rise and loin & needs to put her elbows down...

K1P5 lacks loin and has a low shoulder & i was told that she is over-posed in this pic...

K1P5- the top view shows her body shape which isn't too bad if you look at the outline

babies born and growing & our first show

first, i know you all are dying to see photos of the cute little bunny rabbits. so here you go. a whole album of cuteness.

kassima's babies are 6 1/2 weeks old now and turning into chunky monkeys. soon it will be time to wean them. they were happy to see their mom when we came back from the show this past weekend. i was pleasantly surprised after the first show of the day when maverick and jezebelle both got 2nd place in their age group with kassima just behind jezebelle (because she still had milk for her 6 week old kits and could use a little extra weight). they didn't do quite as well in the second show but still did better than i expected. once jezebelle and maverick shed their coats and get rid of the stain, they will do even better on the show table. Here are a few pics from the show.

grooming maverick the night before the show whilst doing my breathing treatment in the hotel

excited before the show starts (kassima and jezebelle are the two rabbits on the right)

more grooming....

maverick on the table getting judged and earning second place for intermediate bucks

jezebelle on the right, kassima on the left getting judged and earning 2nd and 3rd for senior does

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maverick takes a midday nap on his water dish while other rabbits are being judged

the show was really fun! i think our next one is in april and the babies will be old enough to go.