Last show of 2007

What a great show we had last weekend in E. Lansing. There were over 100 entries in the youth Dutch show. We entered a few more than normal because it was only a single show. Unfortunately a lot of our animals are molting. The chocolates seem to always be in the middle of a molt when it is showtime. Cashew our blue buck with multiple wins was left behind on show morning because of his coat. You just brush your hand over him and knew he should just stay home. I am afraid that if we took him we would of had to vaccuum the van afterward :) So off we went. We got there plenty early but couldn't believe how full the building was. It was hard to find a spot to unload the rabbits.
When all was said and done we had Best of Variety Blue and Best opposite Variety Blue and Chocolate. It was a fun show and it was great to see all of our friends again that we have made this year. I am sad that there are no shows for a few months.
Before we left we were able to sell Bellairs George. A real nice blue buck, and full brother to Bubba. Mike was excited to have an empty carrier spot until he realized that we were picking up a black doe. Oh well, you know how hard it is to say no.
We would like to take time to say thank you to all of the rabbit breeders that have helped us out this year. It has been great getting to know everyone and learning more about showing.
Thanks from Mike, Sheri, Allison, and Samantha Bellairs

bunnies everywhere

We have been breeding does for next years National Dutch show. We wanted to have some nice Juniors ready to go. Well we were successful in breeding and now we have bunnies everywhere. Our barn is overflowing. We still need to purchase more cages to fill our new addition and we are busting at the seams. It is exciting to check out all the new litters though. We have our eye on several chocolates, and blues. We haven't gotten any black litters yet but they are due this week and next week. We even named a couple and put them up for sale, trying to make room. Check out the pictures of Zaphod and Flower (both chocolate). They are adorable and show a lot of promise.
Next Saturday is the last Michigan show of the year. The girls have been grooming for a couple weeks to make sure their rabbits are ready. Finally we can put Domino a blue Sr. Doe and Hershey a chocolate Sr. Doe on the table. They have been home all summer between raising a litter, then going through a molt. So we are all excited to see how they will do. Then of course there are Jasmine, Banner, Slingshot and Cashew; our group that has been doing well all year. Allison has aquired a new Satin doe also. She is a beautiful broken copper and she plans to take her to the show and see how she does.
Well that is all for now. We are anxiously awaiting more cages and new litters. If you are at the show next week please stop by and say Hi. We love to talk to other breeders.

Speedy's training

Hi, my name is Speedy. When I was younger two girl's would take me and my brothers and sisters to play. Then one day we where all put in a carrier then we where let out I seen a cage so I ran to it. When I got in the cage they shut the door. And they yelled I was in first place. When I got to the next level and had to run and jump to get to the cage. Know I have to run through a tunnel and jump over a jump with my buddy coco. Some day me and coco hope to do rabbit agility. With more jumps and a teeter toter also the A frame. If you liked this story look at hershey's adventure. Also keep watch for a new story.

Floor is in

Well our barn is almost complete. When we priced the patio stones we changed our plan to concrete. Unfortunately it was in the high 80's with high humidity this past weekend when we decided to put it in. But at least it is finished. Tonight we were able to move the 2 stacks inside that were under the overhang. With cooler weather coming in this week we are glad to be moving them all inside. It is so exciting to have more space. We are hoping to get more cages in the next couple weeks. With all the litters we have coming we need some extra cages. We are looking forward to a trip to convention this weekend to pick up a new doe from Dennis and Barb Kline from Ohio. She will take the place of our brood doe that we lost earlier this year.

new bunny barn is coming along

Well just wanted to give an update on the Bellairs bunny barn. Our newly added 12X24 shed is almost finished. The walls are up, and the outside has been stained. We need to do some fill in the new half and then we will be laying patio stones for the floor. After much deliberation this seemed to be the best answer. We have a gable fan in the door and have a new window waiting to be installed. I am posting pictures that include a side view of the original shed and a front view of the new addition and the new window. Just for fun I have also posted a picture of the sand pile.

OH Yeah the sand! I called to order the sand delivered and well...... I don't know that much about the capacity of a dump truck. When I ordered a half load he questioned it and said that he has a 5 yard truck and a 10 yard truck. Well since 5 is half of 10 I went with that one. When I called my husband to happily report that the sand was on the way he was somewhat dismayed by the amount. Well you know there are always places in the yard that need fill :)

This is our original shed.

This our new addition with a new window that we will install next to the door.

Who knew that 5 yards of sand would be more than we need :)

BIG WIN!

This past Saturday we attended a double show in Ann Arbor. The girls did really well with their bunnies. In show b we took Best chocolate, best opposite chocolate, and best blue. Then the blue doe (Bellairs Jasmine) won Best of Breed and our chocolate buck (Canfield's Slingshot) won Best opposite Breed. We were super excited as this is our first Best of Breed at an ARBA sanctioned show. Way to go girls!

new addition to bunny barn

How exciting it is to watch the construction of our bunny barn. We began with a 10X12 shed and have doubled our size. We will be able to keep one section for the brood does and babies and one section for show animals. So just as soon as we can get some new cages we will be in business.