2012 is going to be a big year of changes. In order to increase the quality of my herd I'm going to have to cut back heavily on the shows I attend. Right now I really need to focus on breeding my does, and improving my herd. Plus my bucks aren't in coat. I'll still be blogging, that wont change at all.
Today I bred Tea Cup and Espresso, so I expect an increase of Tans coming soon. There is a possibility that Emma is bred, she didn't show any interest in the buck. She's due on the 16th as well as Irish Lass. My next mission is getting Marshmallow bred. I plan on adding apple cider vinegar to her water. Giving that stuff one more shot! I believe I am working on breeding all of my does, except for Holly and Night (I need to give Holly the ACV as well).
It's completely pointless to go to a show when I only have one buck in decent enough condition to show. I think I will be completely vacant from the show circle other than 3 shows: the Bell show next Saturday, the show in Deland the weekend before Nationals (to show the ones I want to bring), and Nationals. Other than that, I think I wont be going to any shows unless some of my does don't take. Right now, it's only 3 scheduled until Fall.
It's hard, I love going to shows, but it has to be done.I n order for me to breed my does, and get further in my herd, I need to let them breed, and try to get more litters born. It's the only way I'll begin to improve.
This will be a good thing. I know it.
Lastly, I leave you with bunny pictures =). Ashelia and Yuffie.
I am in the same boat you are right now, I wanted to really hit the shows this year but my 'herd' just isn't ready. I wish Convention wasn't so close this year because I'm just not ready yet, need more litters and focus on correcting the major faults. Best of luck this year, and I bet this time next year you'll be more than ready to hit the show tables.
ReplyDeleteI already made the decision about not going to Convention a while ago. I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. My juniors aren't beating my seniors, and that shows I'm not getting anywhere.
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