Big Daddy

Took a couple of shots of Big Daddy today...he has the most amazing head! Here's my little ball of fluff:




Will be putting Bayou Prides Caiman up for sale soon...we're getting new REW bucks this fall. Thank you Mary and Molly!

Miss Piper

Well, Piper had some head tilting this morning which really concerns me. I got her out and with my husband's police duty flash light took a look in her ears. She has mites, pretty bad.:-( I went to the vet and got her some drops put in. I *really* hope enough got in to make a difference. She seems fine from yesterday's fall, eating, hoping around easily with no trouble. Thank you Lord!! So now we just have to deal with this mite issue. Anyone have experience with giving Ivermectin paste for mites?? I'm tempted to give this to her in a month to make sure all eggs were killed.

Here's Piper after the ear medicine...she's NOT Happy! Lol

"Go away Mom!"

Check those water bottles!

Today at feeding time I noticed Piper licking away at her water bottle. She just looked thirsty and so I didn't think anything of it...until she kept chomping away after a minute. I moved her out of the way and tested the bottle with my finger(it's the kind with a metal ball in the long shaft, just a standard water bottle). Well to my surprise nothing was coming out!! I immediately trashed that bottle and got her a new one that *worked*. Poor Piper she sat there and drank a good while.

Speaking of Piper, today we had a bad accident with her. Hannah was holding her wrapped up in a towel and Piper spazed out. She jumped out of Hannah's arms and went flying and flopping through the air a good 5 feet.:-( She landed with a thud but seems okay. I just pray nothing is injured. We should know tomorrow after all the adrenaline wears off and soreness becomes evident. Keep her in your prayers please.

We got an Award!!

Never did I think we would get a blog award when I woke up this morning.;-) Indeed, I went to my dear friends's blog, Tru-Luv Rabbitry, the first thing this morning and saw that we were one of his favorite weblogs. I'm honored to be nominated from Tru-Luv Rabbity, looks like I'll have to get busy posting some news.;-)

I do not know 7 other weblogs to pass the tradition on to, but there is one blog I would like to nominate. My friend from Rabbitsonline.net and her bunny blog about Archie and Lottie. I just love these two buns!

http://archieandlottie.wordpress.com/



Now, all you have got to do is:

1) Put the logo on your blog.
2) Add a link to the person who awarded you.
3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4) Add links to those blogs on yours.
5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.

Have a blessed day everyone!

Picture Time!

We have a new breeding pair! I'm so excited about these two, they are both gorgeous with very nice type. Introducing:




and finally, a new picture of Caiman:

Gone on Vacation

We will be on vacation for the next week. I will answer any email inquires as soon as we arrive home. Have a blessed week and everyone keep cool!!:-)

Custom Sign

A couple of months ago I inquired about having a custom sign done to be taken to shows. At that time we had Polish and so Darlene painted two Polish on the sign. I think she did a GORGEOUS job!!!! Yesterday I took the sign down and wondered what I should do since we changed breeds...I could send it back or try to paint the bunnies myself. Well, I deceided to attempt it. If nothing else it could all be washed off. :-) Here's what it looks like now!

Darlene's site can be seen here:

http://www.customsignsbydarlene.com/

She does an awesome job and would definately reccomend her!

Temp Indoor Cages

This is our temporary indoor set up. It's just two cages right now, but I'll be bringing in the other two in a couple of days to get ready for the new bunnies on the 26th. The room is an extra room in the house that used to be a garage at one time, now it's an add on. A/C runs most of the day keeping the room about 75 degrees. There is a top fan that blows downward so that there is always a breeze on the coats. The blue tarp behind the cages are used as a urine gaurd to keep the walls and carpet clean. It's pretty easy to clean too. The picture looks darker than it really is in that room. However since there aren't any windows, I keep a shop light on a timer~no one could live in darkness and be happy.;- )

Caiman relaxing outside this evening...

Survey Time!

1. Why did you choose the name 4 Kings Rabbitry?
Well, honestly I'm not that creative when it comes to thinking of names off the top of my head. I think the first one I thought of was Silver Starr Rabbitry but quickly learned that another breed had the name. So I well there's 4 of us in our family, and it's likely that our kids will show one day, so with the last name being King, it was only logical to go with 4 Kings Rabbitry. It's stuck and is kinda growing on me daily so I guess we'll keep it!;-)

2. Youth or Open?
Open right now, my kids are 4 and 2 so we have a few years before the interest in showing is there. They both are big helppers at feeding time, however it's mommy's job to clean the "stinky poo poo" as my 4 yr old states.

3. How long have you owned rabbits?
I showed heavily as a youth in 1998 to 2001. My rabbitry was 'Lil Angel Hotots' and only raised Dwarf Hotots. College came after graduation, then marriage and now the interest in having bunnies again has sparked!

4. What's the biggest win you've had so far(not that winning is everything!)?
Well, I haven't showed since 2001 as a youth, but during those 3 years we won BOB at Houston/Ft Worth stock shows and one of my 'home grown' jr bucks took 1st in his class at the DH Nationals! I was beaming from ear to ear.

5. What's the most embarrassing or 'Ah Ha' moment with rasing rabbits?
Oh goodness. I would have to say it was at the Houston Livestock show back in 2001...a nice couple were asking about the Dwarf Hotot breed and I was more than happy to take a few minutes to talk to them about my bunnies and show them how they should be posed for show, ect. Well I deceided to take out a little Jr buck that was sooo sweet and put him on my grooming table. This was a coop show and mind you this little guy had never been away from home before. Well, I told them with a smile how wonderfully tempered this breed was and I had never had a mean Hotot(you see where this is leading!). As soon as I finished my sentence that buck latched onto my forearm and would NOT let go!! I *still* have a pretty bad scar today from that incident. What was this little 'sweet' buck's name you ask? It was Rambo, little did I know, he would live up to his name! LOL

6. Why Jersey Woolies?
I have always loved this breed but was too scared to try them because all the hair was intimidating! They really can be cuddle bunnies.

7. What is your current 'set up' and how many cages?
Right now we have 7 holes. 3 outside under the overhang of the house(it's well protected from the weather) and 4 inside the house in a spare add on room that was the garage at one time. So they get switched in and out depending on the weather. It's working okay now but this time next year we hope to have a bunny barn that is climate controlled.

8. What's your short term goal (now to Dec. 2008)?
I would like to find our foundation stock. Have a litter or two, make the LA State show in Nov., and give a class demo on rabbits and woolies at my daughter's school. We've already been invited to do so and I can't wait!

9. Long term goal?
To use my hobby of rabbit raising to minister to others about Jesus Christ. I feel so blessed that God has given me the opportunity to care for these wonderful creatures and the shows are a perfect place to meet new people. I hope to bless others as I have been blessed.

10. Anything else we need to know?
I'm a full-time nursing student and will be getting my RN license this coming May!!! We're also looking to move next summer to the DFW area. God's got a plan, I can't wait to see what unfolds.

When it rains, it pours....

blessings that is!! This weekend has been awesome. I have met so many new wooly breeders and made friends. This is why I love the hobby so much is meeting people that are so kind and quick to help others. As it stands now, we may possibly be bringing home two incredible bucks(Sr. Siamese Sable and Jr. REW) and two gorgeous does(Sr. Siamese Sable and Jr. Smoke Pearl). If you would have told me this last weekend I would have never believed it. Wow! Thank you Lord for making this happen, I hope I can minister to others by showing the same kindness that has been shown to me. :-)

We have a new herd sire!!

Exciting times here at 4KR! Exactly two weeks from today we'll be picking up our new herd sire *and* hopefully a gorgeous new doe! It has been a long long wait to find nice stock but it has finally paid off. Thank YOU so much Kathy M. for giving me a fantastic start.:-)

His pictures are on Kathy's website on her sales page. His name is Kasey's Big Daddy:
http://www.bbpals.8m.com/sale_jw.htm

I can't wait to see him in person!

Bayou Pride Caiman

He's home! I'd like to introduce Bayou Pride Caiman, he's a 12 wk old siamese sable buck from Bayou Pride Rabbitry in Louisiana. I'm hoping he's going through his ugly stage as his ears are a little big, not disqualifiable yet but hopefully his head will grow and balance them out. Without further addo, here are several pictures!