Monday, September 25, 2006
Bunny-Full Day
I technically started this day inside the rabbitry. Literally. I didn't finish up with my bunny tasks of the weekend until after midnight last night. We did get the last of the PVC installed. Then the moment of truth arrived. Before we got the pressure adjusted, we had water coming out of the riser at the end of each row. Boy was that a disappointment in the making. But by lowering the pressure, the leaking stopped - at least there. We have two saddles (the part around an individual fount) that are still leaking a bit. I don't think that will be a problem to fix, though.
So, one of my tasks today is to introduce each rabbit to the new system. I've been draining each line, getting fresh water in place, in preparation. I really like these founts very well. With little pressure on the metal stem, they produce plenty of water. But the founts are now in the back of the hole instead of the front, so that will be something new for them to get used to.
My whole herd seems to have suffered a bit of a setback from all of the construction work this weekend in the barn. Some spent the weekend in a carrier because we were working on their cages. Others stayed in the corner while I pressure washed. Hopefully the cool weather will encourage their appetites back and they'll recover soon.
I'll remove crocks from the cages with individual rabbits as I am confident that they are using the new system well. Litters and cagemates always get crocks anyway, though with the plentiful water with the new system, I might be able to forgo crocks for older pairs. That would be great.
I'm still overloaded in the barn. I have several juniors sharing cages that I'd love to get separated. Don't bother writing to offer to relieve the pressure for me. I'm making my mind up about sale rabbits as quickly as I can!
When I wasn't in the barn this weekend (I can't be there when Andrew has the PVC glue open), I was inside working on my entries for Convention. I went back and forth, and back and forth, and back and forth again. I finally decided to enter 19. How many of those I will actually show is anybody's guess. The actual ear numbers weren't that important. What was important was entering the right number in each class. Too many and I waste money; not enough, and I can't show a bunny that blossoms at the last minute.
I also developed a strong sense of panic about Convention this weekend. There's so much to buy, pack, collect, assemble, etc. I feel overwhelmed. Adding to my uneasy feelings is the fact that I'm flying with bunnies for the very first time. I'll be glad when that part is over.
I did send my entries in, registered, return receipt requested. The last two conventions, I've entered online. But for some reason, I had an uneasy feeling about it this time around.
I also sent in my reservation for the Holland Lop banquet. If this is your first Convention and you show Holland Lops, be sure to get a ticket for this banquet and not the ARBA one. We have tons of fun.
Have you been wondering what wonderful rabbit I'm donating this time to the auction? Well, I'm not. I just don't have anything worthwhile that I can part with right now. However, I will be donating the design of a 12-page website plus one year of free maintenance at the banquet auction. I plan to create a web page with the details fairly soon. So if you've been putting off getting your own website, this will be a wonderful opportunity to get a very special website and donate money to a good cause at the same time.
Laurie Stroupe
The Nature Trail Rabbitry “Home Of Grand Champions”
Precious Pet Rabbits
Affordable Web Site Design
¶ 1:30 PM
So, one of my tasks today is to introduce each rabbit to the new system. I've been draining each line, getting fresh water in place, in preparation. I really like these founts very well. With little pressure on the metal stem, they produce plenty of water. But the founts are now in the back of the hole instead of the front, so that will be something new for them to get used to.
My whole herd seems to have suffered a bit of a setback from all of the construction work this weekend in the barn. Some spent the weekend in a carrier because we were working on their cages. Others stayed in the corner while I pressure washed. Hopefully the cool weather will encourage their appetites back and they'll recover soon.
I'll remove crocks from the cages with individual rabbits as I am confident that they are using the new system well. Litters and cagemates always get crocks anyway, though with the plentiful water with the new system, I might be able to forgo crocks for older pairs. That would be great.
I'm still overloaded in the barn. I have several juniors sharing cages that I'd love to get separated. Don't bother writing to offer to relieve the pressure for me. I'm making my mind up about sale rabbits as quickly as I can!
When I wasn't in the barn this weekend (I can't be there when Andrew has the PVC glue open), I was inside working on my entries for Convention. I went back and forth, and back and forth, and back and forth again. I finally decided to enter 19. How many of those I will actually show is anybody's guess. The actual ear numbers weren't that important. What was important was entering the right number in each class. Too many and I waste money; not enough, and I can't show a bunny that blossoms at the last minute.
I also developed a strong sense of panic about Convention this weekend. There's so much to buy, pack, collect, assemble, etc. I feel overwhelmed. Adding to my uneasy feelings is the fact that I'm flying with bunnies for the very first time. I'll be glad when that part is over.
I did send my entries in, registered, return receipt requested. The last two conventions, I've entered online. But for some reason, I had an uneasy feeling about it this time around.
I also sent in my reservation for the Holland Lop banquet. If this is your first Convention and you show Holland Lops, be sure to get a ticket for this banquet and not the ARBA one. We have tons of fun.
Have you been wondering what wonderful rabbit I'm donating this time to the auction? Well, I'm not. I just don't have anything worthwhile that I can part with right now. However, I will be donating the design of a 12-page website plus one year of free maintenance at the banquet auction. I plan to create a web page with the details fairly soon. So if you've been putting off getting your own website, this will be a wonderful opportunity to get a very special website and donate money to a good cause at the same time.
Laurie Stroupe
The Nature Trail Rabbitry “Home Of Grand Champions”
Precious Pet Rabbits
Affordable Web Site Design
¶ 1:30 PM
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Your new water system sounds just wonderful to have - what a time-saver.....we seem to spend most of our time emptying and refilling water every night, sure would be nice to have an auto system and free up our time to spend it working with bunnies instead!
Good luck at convention with your wonderful Hollands, sure wish we could make it this year.
Great idea to donate a website too Laurie.....great to get everyone online and develop a huge rabbit network!
Cathy LaReau
LaReau Lops & Cavies
http://www.lopsandcavies.com/
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Good luck at convention with your wonderful Hollands, sure wish we could make it this year.
Great idea to donate a website too Laurie.....great to get everyone online and develop a huge rabbit network!
Cathy LaReau
LaReau Lops & Cavies
http://www.lopsandcavies.com/
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