Any shows or satin breeders

[Her Farmstead Rabbitry]

I am thinking about adding satins to my all NZ rabbitry. Does anyone know any breeders in Western NC? Also I want to start showing once I can drive so does any one know of any rabbit shows in January in Western NC? Also can you give me opinions on satins? I have heard they are satans but I think that comes from the breed lines. Do they show competitively?

Edit to add I cannot find any satin breeders in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

 

[GreenhornBunnyGirl]

I'm still a novice, but whenever I'm curious about a breed's availability in my area, I start my research with the ARBA directory and the website of the national specialty club.

ARBA Find a Breeder Page

American Satin Rabbit Breeders Association Breeder's Directory

These may not have every breeder for the chosen breed, as a lot of times a breeder actually has to purchase space on a website's directory (it helps fund the website maintenance to do this). But, it's a good place to begin your search!

Talking to the listed breeders can lead you further down the rabbit hole to people the breeder knows and has sold to in the past that may have available rabbits to purchase!

 

[Alaska Satin]

I am thinking about adding satins to my all NZ rabbitry. Does anyone know any breeders in Western NC? Also I want to start showing once I can drive so does any one know of any rabbit shows in January in Western NC? Also can you give me opinions on satins? I have heard they are satans but I think that comes from the breed lines. Do they show competitively?

The ARBA posts all shows as soon as they issue the sanction:
https://arba.net/show-search/There don't seem to be any shows in NC in January, but it looks like there's a combined Holland Lop, Angora, Lionhead and Silver Fox Specialty show in February, in Waynesville. It might be a good way to get an idea of what shows are like, and even though it's not an all-breed or a Satin show, many breeders have more than one breed, and someone might be able to point you to a Satin breeder if there are none at the show.

Breed clubs list some breeders, but that tends to be a very small sample of them; for example, only a few of the serious Satin breeders in AK are on that list. What I suggest is to try to make personal contacts - you can start with someone listed on the ARBA or breed club website and as @GreenhornBunnyGirl points out, that can lead to other introductions. You can also ask your 4H and/or FFA agent if they can put you in touch with breeders who work with their members.

As I've mentioned in numerous other posts, many meat breeds, especially the most abundant ones, can suffer from temperament problems. There is a range, though, and you can find both pleasant and nasty animals in any breed. Some of the ugliest rabbit personalities I've ever seen have been in Holland Lops, which are often known for their nice temperaments. People who work with youth (including 4H and FFA) sometimes have better-mannered rabbits, so you might start there. Also, tell breeders you're looking for good temperament, and they'll generally let you know if they value that as well, and/or steer you toward individuals that fall on the sweet side of the spectrum.

Of course I am quite biased, but I think Satins just about have it all (they even come in a miniature version). Mine are very docile, and they're a fabulous meat and fur breed. Every color looks deeper and more intense in a Satin coat, and once you've touched satin fur, it's hard to go back. Every time I consider a different breed, as soon as I handle one of my Satins I reconsider.

As for how competitive they are... a rabbit that is as solid as a rock, and wrapped up in a silky, spectacularly sleek, dense, glossy coat, in luminous colors, is hard to beat. Here's a sample of how Satins perform in ARBA and State Fair shows in my state:

 

[Her Farmstead Rabbitry]

The ARBA posts all shows as soon as they issue the sanction:
https://arba.net/show-search/There don't seem to be any shows in NC in January, but it looks like there's a combined Holland Lop, Angora, Lionhead and Silver Fox Specialty show in February, in Waynesville. It might be a good way to get an idea of what shows are like, and even though it's not an all-breed or a Satin show, many breeders have more than one breed, and someone might be able to point you to a Satin breeder if there are none at the show.

Breed clubs list some breeders, but that tends to be a very small sample of them; for example, only a few of the serious Satin breeders in AK are on that list. What I suggest is to try to make personal contacts - you can start with someone listed on the ARBA or breed club website and as @GreenhornBunnyGirl points out, that can lead to other introductions. You can also ask your 4H and/or FFA agent if they can put you in touch with breeders who work with their members.

As I've mentioned in numerous other posts, many meat breeds, especially the most abundant ones, can suffer from temperament problems. There is a range, though, and you can find both pleasant and nasty animals in any breed. Some of ugliest rabbit personalities I've ever seen have been in Holland Lops, which are often known for their nice temperaments. People who work with youth (including 4H and FFA) sometimes have better-mannered rabbits, so you might start there. Also, tell breeders you're looking for good temperament, and they'll generally let you know if they value that as well, and/or steer you toward individuals that fall on the sweet side of the spectrum.

Of course I am quite biased, but I think Satins just about have it all (they even come in a miniature version). Mine are very docile, and they're a fabulous meat and fur breed. Every color looks deeper and more intense in a Satin coat, and once you've touched satin fur, it's hard to go back. Every time I consider a different breed, as soon as I handle one of my Satins I reconsider.

As for how competitive they are... a rabbit that is as solid as a rock, and wrapped up in a spectacularly sleek, glossy coat, in luminous colors is hard to beat. Here's a sample of how Satins perform in ARBA and State Fair shows in my state:
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Are those ribbons all yours

 

[Alaska Satin]

Are those ribbons all yours

Yes, those are some of the big ones. I've been doing this a long time.