Difference between revisions of "Rabbit Starter Guide"
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===Show Rabbits=== | ===Show Rabbits=== | ||
====Selecting Show Rabbits==== | ====Selecting Show Rabbits==== | ||
Just like selecting a pet you will want to research the Breeds to see which one will fit with your Showing Goals. To clear things up right off the bat, to show a rabbit all you need is a rabbit that meets the Standard of Perfection for the breed you are showing in, and Have no disqualifying features. | Just like selecting a pet you will want to research the Breeds to see which one will fit with your Showing Goals. To clear things up right off the bat, to show a rabbit all you need is a rabbit that meets the Standard of Perfection for the breed you are showing in, and Have no disqualifying features. Pedigree does not guarantee you are getting a quality showable Rabbit. You may find a Winning Show Rabbit off of Craigslist or from a 4Her at the county fair, or you could end up with a complete Dud that has a stellar Pedigree going back generations that is a DQ because it has a wrong colored toenail. | ||
====Registered Rabbits==== | ====Registered Rabbits==== | ||
ARBA does NOT require a | ARBA does NOT require a rabbit be registered to Show. ARBA rabbits are NOT registered from birth like many other species. In order to register your rabbits or cavies, you must be a member of the ARBA. The rabbit or cavy must be at least 6 months of age, and you must have a 3 generation pedigree for the animal being registered. The pedigree must show the name and/or ear number, weight, and variety of the parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents (3 generations) of the animal being registered. (All ancestors in the 3 generations MUST be of the same breed as the animal being registered.) A licensed Registrar for the species must examine the animal and fill out an application for registration, which is sent to the ARBA office. The information for the registered animal is then entered into our computer system which will create a record of that animal for all time. A certificate of registration for the animal is then sent to you, the owner. | ||
[https://arba.net/faqs/#Q5 ARBA: How do I register my rabbitry or caviary?] | |||
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Revision as of 16:26, 7 September 2022
Before you get a Rabbit
Before you get a rabbit. First research what type of rabbit is going to best fit your lifestyle. Are you looking for a pet? Are you wanting to raise an animal for food? Do you want to get into Showing rabbits? Or a combination of these?
Pet Rabbits
If you are looking for a pet, does your living arrangement and county ordnance allow rabbits?
Rabbits are typically a quiet pet , that don't take up too much space and tend to be lo-odor with regular maintenance. They are fairly easy to care for as long as their needs are all met. There are some breed specific maintenance that you should keep in mind when selecting a breed for you.
First what size rabbit are you looking for? Rabbits range in size from 2 lbs full grown up to 25+lbs. So figuring out what Breed is an important when planning your Setup, and factoring Costs of Feed and Time.
Show Rabbits
Selecting Show Rabbits
Just like selecting a pet you will want to research the Breeds to see which one will fit with your Showing Goals. To clear things up right off the bat, to show a rabbit all you need is a rabbit that meets the Standard of Perfection for the breed you are showing in, and Have no disqualifying features. Pedigree does not guarantee you are getting a quality showable Rabbit. You may find a Winning Show Rabbit off of Craigslist or from a 4Her at the county fair, or you could end up with a complete Dud that has a stellar Pedigree going back generations that is a DQ because it has a wrong colored toenail.
Registered Rabbits
ARBA does NOT require a rabbit be registered to Show. ARBA rabbits are NOT registered from birth like many other species. In order to register your rabbits or cavies, you must be a member of the ARBA. The rabbit or cavy must be at least 6 months of age, and you must have a 3 generation pedigree for the animal being registered. The pedigree must show the name and/or ear number, weight, and variety of the parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents (3 generations) of the animal being registered. (All ancestors in the 3 generations MUST be of the same breed as the animal being registered.) A licensed Registrar for the species must examine the animal and fill out an application for registration, which is sent to the ARBA office. The information for the registered animal is then entered into our computer system which will create a record of that animal for all time. A certificate of registration for the animal is then sent to you, the owner. ARBA: How do I register my rabbitry or caviary?
Pedigree or non-pedigree
If you Plan to Show or Breed at all, I highly recommend Joining ARBA, and your Breed Club.
