Three Little Ladies Rabbitry Blog

Today we went to a show near Lansing Michigan. It was the first time I had been to a show in a park. The host club (Holland Lop Express) rented a pavilion at the park.

As you can probably guess, this was a holland lops only show. In fact it was a double show. We were honored to have Chris Zemny come in from California to judge the show.

Two things made this show extremely enjoyable and rather fun. The first was food. Seriously, how can a show go wrong with a nice pot luck picnic spread? The lunch was a nice break in between the two shows.

Second was the incredible atmosphere of this show. All the formalities and rigidness of a full blown ARBA show were not present. By its nature it really made the show less stressful. The judges were able to take their time in judging. Oddly, enough it gave the judges a freedom to converse that normally isn’t there, and it didn’t seem out of place.

Thanks to all those that made this show possible. At the risk of skipping someone, I’d like to name a few: Joe & Tracy, Audrey Patriarche, Chris Willis, and judges Chris Zemny & Jeremy Watmuff.

Rob Usakowski
Three Little Ladies Rabbitry

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If you’ve followed our blog for any period of time you’ve probably been wondering where in the world we have been lately. I try not to miss more than a couple of days of blogging. But the truth is we have some HUGE changes coming in our life.

Before I get to that we have had some awesome success the past two weeks on the show table. Actually I should say Jessica has had success on the show table, as she has been the only one able to go to any shows. Last week she won a best of breed with a junior jersey wooly we have yet to name.  Then she took best opposite sex in both shows for holland lops.

Seemed like that would be hard to beat but then this week she had a near repeat. Git a best of breed in holland lops in the first show. Then got a best opposite sex with hollands in the second show. This week she only took 3 jerseys, but still got a best of group.

Ashleigh graduates in two weeks!!!! AHHHH! I can’t be that old! The open house is two weeks from today and there is still a lot of prep to be done. The honey do list is still rather ugly.

To top that off, I was offered a better job working for a friend. After some intense consideration I am taking that offer. So in the mist of getting ready for the open house, I am now frantically training several people to try and take on the responsibilities of the old job I have had the past nine years. Yet trying to gain as much insight as I can into the new  company and job I will hold starting in a week and a half.

So what I’m saying is, I look forward to June 2, when I can actually start blogging again.

Rob Usakowski
Three Little Ladies Rabbitry

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Sometimes opportunity comes to us rather unannounced. In fact, what others may look at and say, “wow, what a great opportunity!” We might look at and wonder if we should pull the trigger on this one.

I’ve seen a few breeders redently sell out their herds. Some of them have realky nice herds, and are willing to part with the herd for (although a lot of money) a rather good deal. Many breeders wouod jump at the opportunity.

Other breeders might look at that a little more catiuosly. Consider adding a herd of ten. What would that do to the lines you are personnaly trying to establish? Would that dilute your lines? Or would the additional be a short term set back, but possibly a long term benefit?

What about the age of the rabbits? OK, so you’re getting some dog gone good lines. But how long would they be able to contribute to your herd. Would a couple of litters be enough to get back your investment?

Then theres the constantly begging question, do I have cage space. Honestly, when is this not a question. We have pretty much sold out of all available rabbits and we are now taking deposits on future rabbits. Yet, all the cages are still full, with many litters on the way. As you can tell we are always making decisions based on cage space. So that is nothing new.

Sometimes, though after analyzing all these questions, we realize the purchase just might be worth the risk. It may create some short term discomfort. But since when does something of value come without some risk? Finally would you have rather failed trying, or looked back and wish yiou would have?

I’d rather take the risk in some of those difficult situations.

Rob
Three Little Ladies Rabbitry

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