First posting of the Year

It is hard to believe that we have begun a new year.  2012 was a wonderful year for us in the rabbitry.  We had done very well at the shows we attended, got quite a few promising show stock for our and others’ breeding programs, and had some beautiful litters.  Hopefully 2013 will be just as successful for us. 

We have Lionheads due for their litters fairly soon.  I bred one of our smoke pearl French Angora does to a REW buck so she would be due around the 26^th.  I am really hoping she took as I need to restock my rabbitry and get back into the breeding and show biz.  I was not able to palpate her positively but she seems to be a little larger and has put on a bit of weight so I’m hoping she’s bred.  Her mammary system seems to be getting more evident at well.  If she is bred she is going to have a small litter, which isn’t necessarily bad for a first timer.  I’m hoping this isn’t a pseudo pregnancy for her as I would really like to get her started in my breeding program. 

We don’t have all of our shows we plan on attending marked out yet so hopefully we can get to that.  I’d personally like to show at least 5 or 6 times this year minimum but we’ll see how my school schedule goes. 

I am hoping to pick out some New Zealand Reds soon so I can get started on that.  If I am not able to do that at this point I will probably put my New Zealand program on hold until I can get what I am looking for and need. 

I hope everyone had a great year in their rabbitry and will have another wonderful year this year!  I will try to post frequently on this blog with updates!  

Merry Christmas!

Wishing all of our readers and customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  

Finals are Over!

Well, college finals for the fall 2012 semester are officially over!  I enjoyed my many weeks for the most part and learned quite a bit, but it is nice to get a break.  I will have 3 weeks to myself, and then I will be going back for the next semester. Guess I will be breeding rabbits, spinning, knitting, and crocheting, and probably doing some other activities (like looking through seed catalogs:)...).  It will be weird having this spare time as I am used to making the most of my time so perhaps I will put it into good use...

I tried to get some of my French Angora does bred before but the buck just wasn't cooperating.  I'm hoping he will do better for me these few weeks so that I can get some beautiful litters on the ground.  Maybe my other bucks will start getting the idea...they are still young yet.  

We have 4 Lionheads available for sale.   1 jr. lilac-tort buck, 1 jr. REW doe, 1 jr. black buck, and 1 jr. sable/seal point buck.  We also have 2 Netherland Dwarf does for sale as well.  Prices are priced to sell, as we have to move them out to make room for babies.  If you are looking for a nice pet for Christmas or perhaps some great breeding stock please check out our website!  

http://www.blossomacresrabbitry.webs.com  

Guinea Pigs?

Well, I promised my blog followers that I would announce the news that I kept from you:).  Two words - guinea pigs.  

We now have 2 guinea pigs - an American and a Coronet.  The American is a beautiful black boar that has been shown before and showed well.  The other is a show quality TSW Coronet boar.  Both are very nice quality.  I including pics for those who want to see them!  

Here is Orion, the American (Above)

Here is the, Franklin, the Coronet (Above)

We are probably going to be showing them next year.  They are our first pigs so not exactly sure what will become of them in terms of showing, but I guess we'll find out!  Also not sure if we are going to breed them or not.  Time will tell!  

Back to the RABBITRY...

I have been trying to breed two of my French Angoras but with no success.  My once reliable herd buck decided to get lazy on me.  I have been trying to breed my gorgeous red doe Tangerine to Frederick but he has not been successful yet.  I would have loved to get her bred to my tort buck so I would get my favorite color - red- but he is too young yet.  I have also been trying to get Freezing Rain bred to Frederick (her father, unfortunately) but also no success.  I really need to get her a nice smoke pearl or ideally a sable pearl husband, but have not been able to get one yet.  So, I will try to get babies on the ground as soon as possible.  That is - as soon as he breeds them!  I really miss showing so I want to make every effort to get those 2 bred.  

We sold a bunch of our Lionheads but still have some ones left!  Please check out our sale page to see whats left!    http://www.blossomacresrabbitry.webs.com  

Last Show and Lionheads for Sale

Well, the last show of the year is now over.  We did very well with multiple Best of Variety and Best Opposite Sex of Variety awards on our Lionheads.  This show was fairly large and there were many Lionheads exhibited.  The judges had very good comments about our bunnies.  We are looking forward to the shows starting up again next year!

At the show, we got some new Lionhead breeding stock in the color Siamese Sable.  We also purchased a new tort French Angora junior buck to use in our breeding program.  I bought him too late to show at show a, so I entered him in show b where he took Best of Breed and Best of Variety.  Not bad considering he was a spur of the moment entry:).

I have made the decision - I will be breeding New Zealand Reds.  I really love the color.  I will probably have a breeding pair of New Zealand Whites and then have maybe a trio of reds.  I am thinking that maybe I should just get out of my Satins so I can better focus on my New Zealands and French Angoras.  It is hard to decide now - I will make the decision end of January when I pick up my new stock.

We have lots of Lionheads for sale!  We have reduced the price of our Lionheads so we can move them out quickly.  They are very nice quality but have to move out so we have room for babies.  Some were shown and received great comments.  Please visit our website for a complete list and information on each bunny.  Pictures are shown at younger ages - since then they have really developed and grown out their manes.  

Blossom Acres' Blazing Star
$40 with pedigree
Showable and shown - 1 BOSV

Blossom Acres' Cobalt Blue
$30 with pedigree - SOLD
Brood/Pet 

Blossom Acres' White Chocolate
$35 with pedigree
Showable

If interested please send us an email!
Email:  finnishfiberfarm@gmail.com
Website:  blossomacresrabbitry.webs.com

I also have another announcement to make!  Unfortunately you will have to wait to the next post to find out though, as I want to include pictures.

Have a great week!  

Rabbit Show

We are still planning on attending the last rabbit show of the year in Michigan - MI Fall Convention 2012.  This show will be located at Michigan State University's pavilion. I expect it to be a pretty big show, as it always has been.  

We will most likely be showing Lionheads.  I will be doing a little restocking if I see something I like while I am there:).  Barb has some amazing show baby Lionheads that she is probably going to be showing.  We should also be bringing some sale Lionheads while we are there so please stop by and see what we have.  We will see how the show goes and will be sure to give updates!  

Have a great Thanksgiving!  

Wanted: New Breeding Stock!

It is not often that I go out and seek others rabbits, as I tend to work with what I have, so here is an opportunity to anyone who has what I am looking for!  I am looking for the following rabbits: 

FRENCH ANGORAS-

Chocolate buck, chocolate doe, broken patterned buck or doe, red buck or doe, lilac buck or doe, or sable pearl or smoke pearl buck.  Prefer that these rabbits have a tort parent if possible, except for a smoke pearl or sable-pearl.  Rabbits must be show quality, have minimal faults, and be pedigreed.  Prefer seniors over juniors but would consider juniors.   

SATINS-

Black, chocolate, lilac buck.  Senior or intermediate prefered.  Must be show quality and pedigreed.  Prefer if black carries chocolate.  

NEW ZEALANDS-

White or red bucks and does.  Prefer seniors or almost seniors.  Rabbits must be show quality and pedigreed.  Want reds with intense and brilliant red color and very nice body type.  Want whites with very nice body type. 

If you have what I am looking for please send me an email.  I plan on attending the MSRBA Fall Convention this November so I would be able to pick them up there.  I will be looking at several breeders rabbits but would be happy to see what you have to offer. 

Have a great week!