Three Little Ladies Rabbitry Blog

ARBA Rules On Youth Exhibitors

Rob Usakowski — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:02:14 +0000

Effective October 1 the ARBA rule regarding open breeders showing in youth will read as follows. Revised SECTION 52. Youth exhibitors may enter sanctioned youth shows between the ages of five (5) and eighteen (18) years. An adult cannot show … Continue reading →

Top 10 Things Rabbits Say About Us

Rob Usakowski — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:00:31 +0000

2011 Ohio State Mini Convention

Rob Usakowski — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:39:54 +0000

Being a University of Michigan fan and travelling into Columbus home of the Ohio State Buckeyes would normally be similar to torture. However, the end of April / First part of May is always one of my favorite times to go to … Continue reading →

Some Animals Just Wish They Were Rabbits

Rob Usakowski — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:00:39 +0000

Great Bunny Pictures

Rob Usakowski — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:00:12 +0000

The Sa or Satinisation Gene in Rabbits

Rob Usakowski — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:00:29 +0000

One of the more more interesting coat genes in rabbits is the Satin gene. Basically it doesn’t alter the color of the individual hair strands. Rather it coats the hair strand with a transparent cover that give the rabbit a … Continue reading →

Just Tired

Rob Usakowski — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:00:56 +0000

It sure has been busy the last few weeks for us. Township budgets finally were completed and approved a couple of weeks ago. Our rabbit workshop occurred last week which had us very very busy. We have a rabbit 4-H … Continue reading →

The M or Mane Gene in Rabbits

Rob Usakowski — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:00:47 +0000

Some genetics have been tested and proven over time. Scientists spend years studying genetics and cells to understand origins of specific characteristics. Which brings us to a somewhat new rabbit genetic featured called the mane. This is the mane of fur present … Continue reading →

Building Stable Genetics

Rob Usakowski — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:00:17 +0000

Its not uncommon to see many breeders shopping for rabbits at a rabbit show. Some understand why they are purchasing and how it will affect their herd. Others are looking to buy the next big winner. How you approach the … Continue reading →

The L or Fur Length Gene in Rabbits

Rob Usakowski — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:00:41 +0000

Introduction I remember when we first started breeding Holland Lops several years ago, hearing the term fuzzy Holland. Honestly, at the time, I had no idea what breeders were referring to. I understand a lot more about genetics now. However … Continue reading →