Rick's Rabbits

     Hi, and welcome to my  website.   I have been raising and showing rabbits since 1994.  We are located in the beautiful Catskill Mts. of  NY, Cairo 12413.   I raise  the following breeds: Californians / Satins  /Creme d'Argents /  American Chin.   I have several Satin varieties (colors) in Blue ,Siamese, Black, Chocolate, White.  Just inquire about what you are in search of and I may have it for you.    I have won Best of Breed in Satin and Californians.  Also many wins in BOS, BOVs over the years with my Satins and Cals in NY and the NorthEast.  

        If  I can help you get a start in the rabbit breeds I have or answer any questions about them,  just email me.    I offer email assistance when you need it and an information packet and tell you where to find out info.    My email addy is himi6@yahoo.com    I hope you enjoy my website. I also run a group at YahooGroups called Northeast Rabbit Breeders.  You can join it and ask rabbit related questions there.    Please visit and sign my Guestbook so I know you were here.  I try to keep the for sale pages up to date, but email me if you dont see something for sale you may want.  Rick's Rabbits was also known as Windy Pines Rabbitry.   Thank you.  

  The American Chinchilla Rabbits are a rare and endangered breed according to the ALC of Heritage Breeds.  They are a gentle rabbit that is good for meat production also as they have large litters usually of 8 to 11 and grow fast and make good mothers.  More breeders are getting the Amer. Chins as they are easier to handle and their dispositions are milder to some of the other breeds.  The adult size can be 10 to 12 lb. for the doe and 9 to 11  for the buck. 

 

Showing rabbits can be a fun time.  The rabbits are shown by breed, age and sex.  The judges use the rabbit bible, the Standard of Perfection as it is called to guide their selection of the best in each class of rabbit they are judging.  It is a way to see how your rabbits "measure up" against other breeders.  These shows are regional and national.  The regional ones are one day of entry shows.  The Conventions are for 5 days usually.  I haven't been to a National Convention as you would need to set aside a week to do this .   I am content to go to local shows that are from 40 to 100 miles from home.  I have gone to shows in MA, CT, and of course NY. 

Well, if you want to know more about showing, go to the ARBA website at http://www.arba.net and there is more info there.  If you clcik on a pic of a rabbit on the breed pics page this will take you to the National site for that particular breed.  There is also info on upcoming shows and what secretary to contact for show entry information.  

    In the winter the water chore gets harder to do.  We go from water bottles to crocks.  Crocks will freeze up at about 28 degrees F.    We rabbit people are a hardy breed ourselves and must bang out the ice before pouring fresh water in it.   Patience is another good quality to possess as you need a lot of it when raising rabbits.  In the cold of winter to the heat of summer, the rabbits need attention and food and water every day.  It can be time consuming, but if you like animals and seeing the youngsters grow into a show rabbit or pet or a rare breed, it can be interesting and fun.    P.S.  I have another email:  It is himi6@yahoo.com and a yahoo im as himi6 .  I do have some Himalayan rabbits now too. 

I also have a yahoo group.  It is the NortheastRabbitGroup@yahoogroups.com   And can be seen if you click on that URL.  Anyone can join and receive emailings and post on the List also. 

 Have fun with the rabbits and shows and remember to help out a fellow rabbit person.  Take your time with getting rabbits and "grow" into the hobby.  If you find yourself liking a new breed, do some research, visit with other breeders at shows and see if you have to make room for the new breed.  You may have to sell out on some of the rabbits you already have, so this is a big step sometimes too.  Email me with any questions you may have and put Rabbits in the Subject line or it may get overlooked.  Thank you, and have a nice day!    

Rick Kudlacik