What is showing a rabbit all about?
People have often asked us what is it like to show a rabbit and what goes on at a show? We wondered about this ourselves and so went along to quite a few shows before we even considered buying our own show stock. It is a wonderful way to look at the various breeds, speak to exhibitors and watch the judging. If you are considering doing the same, we suggest you get there early in the morning before the judging starts, which is usually 10 to 10.30am. The general public are always welcome at shows, but at some shows like the agricultural ones they are excluded to the outside area of the rabbit pens. Exhibitors will arrive at least an hour before judging to do the final show preparation on their rabbit(s), pen them, book them in and pay the entry fee(s). Of course 99% of show preparation is done at home i.e. keeping the rabbit clean, well groomed and in good physical condition. The final grooming is done to remove the loose hairs, comb the feet etc and for angora rabbits fluff up those coa
