Jesko's Hoppy Rabbits

Silver Haven’s Fireball has worked hard in our rabbitry providing some beautiful babies. He’s now living with another breeder near us who is super excited and grateful to have him!

In more news: Nehemiah and I recently went through two litters we have growing out and we will likely have Silver Fox ready for new homes in the next few weeks. Priority will be given to those who have reached out in the past.

*Please note that we have two boys showing this breed so selections are limited but we are happy to share and help others! We have ethically, terminally culled those that are not show prospects and meeting SOP standards as close as possible. That reduces the number as well but hopefully gives you confidence in us.

Patrick was excited to help show his brother’s Netherland Dwarfs in his absence at the Roadrunner show this weekend. In Show A Tame Mees' “Luke Buckwalker” came out on top as BOB and got a second look during the BIS contest.

In Show C we had 3/6 of the Netherland Dwarfs competing for BOB and BOSB: a Himalayan, Black, and a Chestnut—Joseph’s new buck.

Nehemiah won BOB and BOSB with a pair of Black SF, Jesko's “Veronica” and Jesko's “Dylan”, in Show C as well as BOV Chocolate with Jesko's “Winchester”.

We also had some group wins with ND in Show B and our SF won BOB in all three weekend shows. Annie’s Mini Rex are too young to be competitive at this time.

This beautiful broken Chestnut junior doe is coming home with Joseph. I’m hoping we can breed her soon and get a better (and bigger) ND breeding program going.

Building your own cages is a great way to save money, custom design them, learn or work on skills, and probably spend time with family or friends along the way. We’ve built grow-out cages per Teal Stone’s directions. She knows what she is talking about.

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AVAILABLE NOW: Herd buck “Fireball” a black Silver Fox who sired Nehemiah’s BOB at Convention 2024. He’ll will be in Muleshoe this weekend. We will hold with payment.

I love the excitement in the “barn” when we feed hay! The sounds of them nibbling and the excited hops are precious. Cheese the Mini Rex is grateful for his morning snack.

These are the next shows close to home we will be at!

Annie won 2nd Reserve in Show under Shaun Smith with RECS Espresso last night!

Patrick entered a rabbit for the first time last night as well and won BOSB in the Rex Specialty and Show A as well! Thank you to RORS for breeding a beautiful buck and to JonMarc for passing this one onto our family!

Silver Fox have graduated! Read the link post. I'm so proud that our little rabbitry was a very small part in this success.

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL...this time! (iykyk!)

Big news, Silver Fox breeders! The Silver Fox have officially been removed from the rare breed list in ARBA’s just-released update. This marks a huge milestone in conservation and growth for our breed. The Silver Fox were the first breed ever to graduate from The Livestock Conservancy’s list — we literally helped write the rules that made it possible. This is a true success story, and we couldn’t be prouder. Check out ARBA’s official post for the full announcement — and let’s celebrate this incredible achievement together. This success is the result of every breeder’s dedication, collaboration, and hard work. Together, we’ve proven what’s possible when a community unites behind a purpose.

Congratulations to everyone that has contributed to this historical achievement!

STAY FOXY!

The entire year(s) worth of hard work comes to an apex at the HLSA Stock Show every January. This is the “main event”! The kids are getting far enough along in their own breeding programs, because of the help of mentors, that they are starting to see consistent wins with their own breedings.

TOP RESULTS:
Joseph 1st Junior Fancy
Jesko’s “Big D” Netherland Dwarf

Re*****on 4th Senior Fancy
Jesko’s “Momentum” Netherland Dwarf

Annie RESERVE CHAMPION FANCY
Jesko’s “Pepperoni” Mini Rex

Nehemiah RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL/
OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION RABBIT
Red Orchid’s “Marvin” Rex (came to us via My Father’s Refuge)

SHOWMANSHIP:
Joseph Reserve Champion Junior Showman + possible 1st year Showman (results on Monday)

Re*****on Champion Junior Showman

Nehemiah Champion Intermediate Showman

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I’m also SO PROUD of all the other exhibitors and how much work they put in and their placings. We had four kids new to showing in our county show this year and I hope and pray our 4-H Rabbit Club continues to grow.er