Show in Red Bluff CA

[Demamma]

Is anyone going to the show in Red Bluff? I am planning to go and watch maybe take a buck but am nervous. I am not sure what to do? I have my Creme d'Argent I would like opinions on. I also have a nice Satin Buck. I would like to get opinions on my NZW Buck but he is to filthy. What do I do to prepare? Is there anything I should know? I showed as a kid in FFA but that is different. I also am going to keep my eyes out for a white satin doe. Thinking it might be to late to take a buck.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

I would take them all if the entries are still open. Some shows have "day of show entries", others have a deadline prior to the show date(s). Clean the NZW up as best you can. You will still get an evaluation of your stock.

What do I do to prepare?

Touch up ear tattoos if necessary, trim their nails, make sure their ears, eyes and nose are clean, and groom them to remove loose fur and debris.

This is a post I made after my first show:

first-show-experience-t5766.html

Let us know how it goes, and have fun!

 

[Demamma]

Thanks Mama for the information on the link. I will go out and take a good look at my bucks. Just remembered that my NZW is not tattooed so will not even consider him. My Creme buck is looking better every day so I will probably take him if they take late entrees.

 

[caroline]

I wish I were going to the Red Bluff show but it's a 5 hour drive. They are having a Rex specialty show tonight in about an hour. I'd LOVE to see those bunz, since the few shows that I go to have almost NO standard Rex, just lots of the minis. I had very nice comments on some of my rabbits from the 2 judges at the show in Hollister last weekend and I even sold 5 rabbits. Of course since my 14 Rex were the only ones in the show I got BOB& BOS

I know that they are not taking late entries this weekend so if you didn't already enter you can go and learn a lot. If you are looking for a Satin doe talk to Dolores Morris, she is the show secretary and her white Satin doe was BOB at the show last weekend. She's a very nice lady and you can tell her Caroline with the Rex rabbits said so

 

[Demamma]

Thank you Caroline I plan on going with my youngest daughter and learning. There is a show in January nearby so I will get ready for that. What is the youngest that you take a rabbit to show?

 

[caroline]

What is the youngest that you take a rabbit to show?

Usually with Rex I don't take them until they are about 4 months old. The breed standard will tell you what Jr weight is. I know that for Rex does it's 4-8.5 lbs. Also, taking really young rabbits to show can be stressful on the rabbit and they usually won't compete well, especially against the Sr. rabbits.

I notice that some judges are really helpful when they give their reasons. At the show last weekend Allan Mesick was really kind with the young boy who was writing comments for him. He took time to help the boy write what he was saying and find where to do it etc. You might want to walk around and listen to different judges and get a feel for which ones are willing to do things like that. If you are going to buy a rabbit at a show you can also take the rabbit in question to a judge that you like and ask them to evaluate the rabbit for you. Most judges are willing to do that and you can learn a lot that way too.

 

[Demamma]

I will have some 5 month old Satins in January. Maybe I will take a few of them. thanks for all the info. I am excited

 

[MamaSheepdog]

There is a show in January nearby so I will get ready for that.

Which show is that?

 

[Demamma]

January 12 in Gridley. I don't know much about it yet.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Gridley is WAY north of me. Too bad- I was hoping it was a show I could attend as well.

 

[Demamma]

There is a show in Fresno December 15. March 23 there is a show in Hanford but that is a way off. There is one in Fresno on the 15 of this month but I can't afford to drive that far.

__________ Sat Dec 08, 2012 7:24 pm __________

I went to the show and had a good time. My 9 year old daughter enjoyed herself and seeing all the rabbits. We found her a Jersey woolie Doe and Buck. The doe is not show quality but a nice one for breeding. It is her Christmas gift. We then got a cute little buck for her Early Birthday gift. She turns 10 in February. The buck is able to be shown and placed third. He is 8 months. The doe I don't remember I think one. The breeder is only a hour away and explained to me what is good about both and the bad points. She also explained why they would be good together which I appreciated. Daughter is in love. I also met 2 Cremed'Argent breeders. One is where my pound trio came from. She was not happy. The boy who took them to fair was given them back by the buyer. He then did not take them so they were abandoned. Everyone was real nice and pleasant to talk to. I know some things to check out about my creme's and might be looking to buy a buck from a different breeder than my trio came from. Then see about getting one doe for my present buck. then I will have unrelated stock. My adult daughter is in love with the Creme's so she is going to go to the next show with me. I will probably give her the new buck to go with my 2 doe's and get me a doe to go with my buck. also ended up with two guinea pigs for two of my sons. One sons pig died last month so he was very happy. Found a good deal on some used cages. I cleaned them up as soon as I got home with vinegar and a all purpose cleaner. I then removed the bottom and replaced it. Now it looks good without a rusty floor. I will for sure go to the next show and try my luck at showing. Oh and I also saw the fella I got some of my NZW does from and my 2 satin's from. Went and shook his hand and let him know how pleased I am with them. My search for a white satin is put off for a while but oh well.