By Laurie Stroupe Help out a show secretary – enter a show correctly I’m entering data from a recent show. I’m about to pull out my hair. First of all, the program is extremely quirky and requires weird workarounds if you don’t behave exactly as the program means for you too. The other part of … Read more
By Laurie Stroupe Christmas is coming and I like to do something special for my rabbits. Usually, I give them a baby carrot, a treat they don’t often get. But this year, I’m thinking about a toy. I’ve been concentrating so hard on the basics this year that I’ve fallen down on the fun factor. … Read more
By Laurie Stroupe We installed a misting system inside the barn this summer. Several people have asked how I like it. The truth is that I love it and I hate it. I don’t have to worry about the rabbits getting too hot. I love it because it makes the barn very comfortable, even when … Read more
By Laurie Stroupe I found a week-old kit walking around on the ground this past week. Now before you say anything, I DO have baby saver wire for the first several inches around the bottom of my breeding cages. But every now and then, a kit still manages to get out. You may remember the … Read more
By Laurie Stroupe I love J-feeders. With the exception of my emergency overflow cages, all of my rabbits eat from J-feeders. Here are some things I’ve learned about them. Lids If you have hanging cages all on one level, lids are not only a waste of money, but they really slow down feeding. Just think … Read more
By Laurie Stroupe At a rabbit show recently, I was talking about giving my rabbits crocks. A very new breeder asked, “What’s a crock?” I suppose it’s short for crockery, since the original ones were probably all made of that. But simply put, it’s a dish. I was referring to water dishes in particular. A … Read more
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By Laurie Stroupe We have used a flexible watering system and now we have a PVC-based watering system with heat cables. Since we’ve used the PVC system through a full winter now, I thought I’d give you my opinion of it. I LOVE IT. It was totally care-free last winter. The diameter of the pipes … Read more
By Laurie Stroupe If I had known what I know now, I would have built my barn differently. I have to say that I’m mostly happy with the barn. I know I’m fortunate to have it. But here are some things I would change. I would plan some space for packing for shows. My aisles … Read more