magic_girl
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hi i never showed before how would i get started and do the rabbits have to have papers on them i own mini rex rabbits and polish ?? and how old do you have to be to show thank you!!
papers /no papers on rabbits for showing??
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pamnock
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Are you interested in showing through 4-H or American Rabbit Breeders Association?
4-H rules vary by county.
For ARBA, pedigree papers are not required to show rabbits. Age for you exhibitors is through 18 years of age. Adults 19+ must show in open class. You can find a show listing on the ARBA website. http://www.arba.net/
I highly recommend joining ARBA
You'll receive an excellent rabbit guidebook and magazineas well as the ARBA yearbook, which includes show rules. I recommend purchasing the Standard of Perfection book which describes each breed and how it is judged.
Pam
4-H rules vary by county.
For ARBA, pedigree papers are not required to show rabbits. Age for you exhibitors is through 18 years of age. Adults 19+ must show in open class. You can find a show listing on the ARBA website. http://www.arba.net/
I highly recommend joining ARBA
You'll receive an excellent rabbit guidebook and magazineas well as the ARBA yearbook, which includes show rules. I recommend purchasing the Standard of Perfection book which describes each breed and how it is judged.
Pam
magic_girl
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sorry for got to add dose it cost to enter a show and what would i have to take to the show like food and ect??
gentle giants
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Like Pam said, the pedigree is not required to show, but I believe you can't get a championship certificate without a pedigree. YOu do have to pay an entry fee per rabbit, it's usually something along the lines of $2.50 per rabbit. I'm not sure what the age limit is for ARBA youth shows, for 4-H it would be age 8.
The sort of things you will need to take to a show are: water from the same source they are used to at home, hay, brushes/grooming equipment, and if you are staying overnight at the show, pellets. I'm sure there are other things, just can't think of them right now.
The sort of things you will need to take to a show are: water from the same source they are used to at home, hay, brushes/grooming equipment, and if you are staying overnight at the show, pellets. I'm sure there are other things, just can't think of them right now.
GoinBackToCali
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My boys show through 4-H.
The fee's are usually $20 for a meat pen of 3, with the certification that needs to be turned in usually 2 weeks beforehand being notarized, which usually runs $5. We have never had to show our pedigree's, but we usually always have them in our showbox just in case.
The carrier we bring ours in is a 3 hole carrier runs around $40, but you don't have to be that fancy. You can borrow one or even find a used one for as little as $10. I have seen people bring them in just a regular cage. We don't, because we have seen meat pens getting friendly with each other.. real friendly. We typically bring the small water bottles meant for gerbils for each hole, but you can bring one large one and let each bun have time to drink. We also bring a hanging crock for each hole for feed. All the shows we do allow us to bring the buns home, so a larger cage is not usually needed, and if it is, they usually provide it.
There are an assortment of grooming products and combs we use on our Californians, so I don't know if the apply to your breeds.
There are numerous other show stuffs and tips for 4H shows I am in the process of doing a write up on for the forum, but I can only speak of Californians and New Zealand's, but I know alot of the tips do apply to all breeds.
Hope some of this was helpful, and good luck!!
Zin
The fee's are usually $20 for a meat pen of 3, with the certification that needs to be turned in usually 2 weeks beforehand being notarized, which usually runs $5. We have never had to show our pedigree's, but we usually always have them in our showbox just in case.
The carrier we bring ours in is a 3 hole carrier runs around $40, but you don't have to be that fancy. You can borrow one or even find a used one for as little as $10. I have seen people bring them in just a regular cage. We don't, because we have seen meat pens getting friendly with each other.. real friendly. We typically bring the small water bottles meant for gerbils for each hole, but you can bring one large one and let each bun have time to drink. We also bring a hanging crock for each hole for feed. All the shows we do allow us to bring the buns home, so a larger cage is not usually needed, and if it is, they usually provide it.
There are an assortment of grooming products and combs we use on our Californians, so I don't know if the apply to your breeds.
There are numerous other show stuffs and tips for 4H shows I am in the process of doing a write up on for the forum, but I can only speak of Californians and New Zealand's, but I know alot of the tips do apply to all breeds.
Hope some of this was helpful, and good luck!!
Zin
magic_girl
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i am talking age 20 and up and do you have to sell your rabbit after.how long do a show last for?? i am a slow at under standing things and panic around people i would like to learn more about rabbit's.what all do you do at show's?i know how to feed and water and clean there cages i give them all the love i can
magic_girl
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would i have to sale my rabbit's if i show can a person show at the age of 20 and up what do you do at a rabbit show ?? with your rabbit thank you
GoinBackToCali
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Oh, im strictly 4-H.. as my kids are teenagers, I would have to refer you to Ms. Pam, I think your specifics are more her area of expertise.
Best of luck..
Zin
Best of luck..
Zin
pamnock
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magic_girl wrote:
You primarily wait at shows Most shows in our area average about 7 hours.
Entry fees per rabbit in our region are generally $2.50 - $3.00 (more for national shows and conventions). Some shows must be entered in advance, many are day of show entry.
At the show, listen for your breed to be called (some shows post show orders at the tables). When your class is up, you place your rabbit on the table for the judge to evaluate.
The first time can be rather confusing - especially the paperwork. It's a good idea to have someone mentor you through the process so your paperwork is correct and your rabbits get to the table. I recommend sitting by someone who has the same breed that you have. When they get up to show - you follow them
At national shows, as well as some fairs, you do not need to be present at the show. "Runners" put the rabbits on the judging table.
You'd enjoying attending and watching the Michigan State Convention in East Lansing the first weekend in March.
Pam
i am talking age 20 and up and do you have to sell your rabbit after.how long do a show last for?? i am a slow at under standing things and panic around people i would like to learn more about rabbit's.what all do you do at show's?i know how to feed and water and clean there cages i give them all the love i can
You primarily wait at shows
Most shows in our area average about 7 hours. Entry fees per rabbit in our region are generally $2.50 - $3.00 (more for national shows and conventions). Some shows must be entered in advance, many are day of show entry.
At the show, listen for your breed to be called (some shows post show orders at the tables). When your class is up, you place your rabbit on the table for the judge to evaluate.
The first time can be rather confusing - especially the paperwork. It's a good idea to have someone mentor you through the process so your paperwork is correct and your rabbits get to the table. I recommend sitting by someone who has the same breed that you have. When they get up to show - you follow them
At national shows, as well as some fairs, you do not need to be present at the show. "Runners" put the rabbits on the judging table.
You'd enjoying attending and watching the Michigan State Convention in East Lansing the first weekend in March.
Pam
GoinBackToCali
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Dont'cha mean Hurry up and wait.....
Lot's and Lot's of hurry up and wait..
LOL...
Gawd I dread that..
Zin
Lot's and Lot's of hurry up and wait..
LOL...
Gawd I dread that..
Zin
Bramblerose
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If your just starting out I'd go to a couple of shows without showing, see how it all works, talk to a lot of people, get a feel for what its like. Hopefully you'll meet some nice folks that are from your area who can look at your rabbits for you, give you an idea of how they would do on the table, what the standard is for your breed. There's a lot to know, and its good to have someone show you the ropes. It would be quite a disapointment if at your first show your rabbit was DQ'd for something small, for instance I had given someone a Flemish breeding doe for their start in Flemish. They decided to show her, and did alright the first time they showed, think she took her color group. Second show the Judge found that she had a kink in her tail, and so that was the end of her show career. They were very disapointed, and a bit cranky, but she threw nice babies, and she was a free doe. Find someone to hang around with, and to absorb knowledge from, its a lot funner having someone to pal around with, as mentioned above, there's a lot of do-nothing time at a show, it helps to have friends.
BlueGiants
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magic_girl wrote:
You do not have to sell your rabbit at a show! Some shows allow the sale of rabbits, but you have to check the show catalog or with the show secretary.
I agree with Bramblerose. Find a mentor, someone that shows (preferably one of your breeds) and knows the routine. For most one day shows, you will need a leak-proof carrier (no soft sided carriers) for your rabbit. I bring water (in bottles) from home and grooming tools. (Try to have all nails clipped the day before a show, not day of the show.Doesn't look goodputting a rabbit with a bleeding nail on the table.) I bring hay for them to eat for one day shows, I bring their regular pellets and hay for overnights. Go to a show, without your rabbits. Watch what other people do, watch a judge, check out how other breeders do things, what kind of carriers they use, ask questions....
As Pam said, join ARBA. That gives you access to a huge network of knowledgable people. Look into National breed clubs. Check out local all-breed clubs.
Most shows have to be entered about 10-14 days before the show. You can send for show catalogs by contacting the show secretary (check out the ARBA site for show listings in yourstate). The rabbits have to be tattooed in the left ear. (Again, another good reason to have a mentor to show you how...).
Pedigree's are not necessary to show, unless you intend to register the rabbit with ARBA (or havethe intent of Grand Championing the rabbit). But you should still keep accurate records of all your breedings. That way, each generation is closer to having a complete pedigree. You can also keep track of who throws what colors, (gives you an idea of what may behind them, and what they carry genetically), which does are the better mothers, which bucks throw the best litters, which combination of buck and doe produces the best rabbits for show, etc.
Good luck with your rabbits! Shows are a lot of fun, It's 10 minutes of manic panic andhours of waiting! But it's lots of fun, and I have met some of the nicest people at rabbit shows!
You do not have to sell your rabbit at a show! Some shows allow the sale of rabbits, but you have to check the show catalog or with the show secretary.
I agree with Bramblerose. Find a mentor, someone that shows (preferably one of your breeds) and knows the routine. For most one day shows, you will need a leak-proof carrier (no soft sided carriers) for your rabbit. I bring water (in bottles) from home and grooming tools. (Try to have all nails clipped the day before a show, not day of the show.Doesn't look goodputting a rabbit with a bleeding nail on the table.) I bring hay for them to eat for one day shows, I bring their regular pellets and hay for overnights. Go to a show, without your rabbits. Watch what other people do, watch a judge, check out how other breeders do things, what kind of carriers they use, ask questions....
As Pam said, join ARBA. That gives you access to a huge network of knowledgable people. Look into National breed clubs. Check out local all-breed clubs.
Most shows have to be entered about 10-14 days before the show. You can send for show catalogs by contacting the show secretary (check out the ARBA site for show listings in yourstate). The rabbits have to be tattooed in the left ear. (Again, another good reason to have a mentor to show you how...).
Pedigree's are not necessary to show, unless you intend to register the rabbit with ARBA (or havethe intent of Grand Championing the rabbit). But you should still keep accurate records of all your breedings. That way, each generation is closer to having a complete pedigree. You can also keep track of who throws what colors, (gives you an idea of what may behind them, and what they carry genetically), which does are the better mothers, which bucks throw the best litters, which combination of buck and doe produces the best rabbits for show, etc.
Good luck with your rabbits! Shows are a lot of fun, It's 10 minutes of manic panic andhours of waiting! But it's lots of fun, and I have met some of the nicest people at rabbit shows!
