This list has been so quiet since March so maybe I can pick things up a bit here and then everyone can post whatever they have been working on. I am an...
Don't worry about the white dust, Joanne. That is normal bunny dander, it sounds like. Some Angoras have it worse than others. After blowing my Angoras at a...
Hi Joanne, As Jane said, a cloud of dust is pretty typical for Giants, especially if they have never been properly blown out before. I think you'll see as you...
Blowing outdoors is the definite way to go with these ones. Wow, was I surprised at the outpour of the dust! If I had done this to begin with outdoors my...
Congratulations Joanne! Was it Bianco that won best breed and best of show? I am so pleased she won in the angora competition in March. I knew her parents had...
The Columbus PAngora Specialty show with Pam Nock judging was a great success, we had 69 angoras shown. I don't have all the results, but Jane Evans took BOB...
That's GREAT News! Congratulations to both of you! It fells so good when you sell a winning rabbit! Jane, Congratulations! Please send Jack and me ...
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May 8, 2006 2:14 pm
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Looking for a giant black buck for use as my herdsire. Must have excellent density and produce at least 9 oz. of wool per 3 month clip. thank you, Lena Brown ...
I added a new photo albumn we can all post to. It is for Giant Angora BIS winners. Everyone, please feel free to post any past BIS winners you've had, and add...
With the help of Janet Gruber I have been working on creating colored Giants for show. I am at the point that I need to add a new buck which is a pure Giant,...
... And HOORAY to you! Honorable Mention is exactly that...an honor! <g> It means you done well, very well. Congratulations! It's really a thrill to hear...
Jewel was born 12/20/05 which puts her at 5 months, and she weighs 7 pounds 4 oz this morning. Her mom weighed 8 1/2 pounds when she weaned her litter, but I...
Yes, that's right they do take longer to grow up. I still think the german influence on them doesn't work in their favor. At 7 mos Masquarade weighed 8 lbs...
Well, the German blood does wonders for the wool. I'm looking forward to seeing how Pewter's contribution to my bloodlines works out. Janet ... the ... haven't...
This year at the Great Lakes Fiber Show my booth will be located outside the brick building in a white tent. I have 4 Giant Angoras, 2 buck and 2 does, from...
Jack and Karin, WOW!!! I can't imagine Janet telling this without some knowledge of it actually happening!! This is great!!! Details, details, details, please...
I will be out of the office starting 05/23/2006 and will not return until 06/01/2006. Hope to see you at Nationals! Karin...
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May 24, 2006 4:41 pm
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Karin told me it is true, but she has no pix for the folder. :( Well, I am bringing my digital camera to Nationals, and if she and Jack do well, you can bet...
Has anyone used horse or other animal supplements for their rabbits? I have been poking around looking for a supplement that includes all the amino acids to...
I recommend Show Bloom for Rabbits or Blue Seal's Sunshine Plus. Actually, I use both. Show Bloom for Rabbits is a brewer's yeast based supplement and Sunshine...
Janet, Do your rabbits dig for the "top dressing"? When I place supplements or top dressings on top of the pellets, a few of my rabbits dig for more and waste...
Hi lena, Some of them do dig. I buy huge ceramic dog dishes for them, and it prevents most of the loss due to digging. I also will only give the supplement in...
I have tried calf manna but you have to be careful with the protein. There is a big time discussion on the French angora list if you wanted to go there and...