Show day is here, and I’m en route to the Indiana State Convention! I’ll be in Show C and the Harlequin Specialty—and yes, I’ve got some tricolor bucks available if anyone’s got a project or meat program going. But enough about me! Who’s already there, who’s showing, or who’s thinking about entering their first show? Drop your stories, share your pictures—let’s see those bunnies!

This graphic is built on outdated assumptions, not rabbit nutrition science. • Pellets are not a “supplement” in modern rabbit nutrition. Properly formulated MEASURED pellets are designed to be a complete, balanced diet • “LOOSE Hay as the foundation” is not evidence-based. When fed as the primary diet, it pushes nutrients through the gut too fast, leading to chronic under-nutrition despite full stomachs. Meat rabbits fed hay-heavy / pellet-restricted diets routinely take 12–16 weeks to reach fryer weight. The same genetics on a balanced, pellet-based ration reach fryer size in 8–10 weeks. That difference isn’t “corners being cut” — it’s chronic under-nutrition for excessive forage and tractor setups ie ." Feeding naturally " based on internet myths. Loose Hay-forward systems also increase disease risk: • Higher exposure to coccidia and enteric pathogens • Greater fecal contamination when hay is fed loose or in litter areas • Increased GI instability from excess indigestible fiber lignin and NDF. Longer grow-out time = more parasite cycles, more feed waste, more mortality, not healthier rabbits. FULL article for Premium members: Let's Talk about Homestead Myths - Rabbit Education Video Archive · MMC BunClub

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A rabbit fishhooked herself on a toy and tore her left lip. It looked dramatic. There was blood. There was panic. These are the moments that separate emotion from training. Here’s what matters in situations like this: First — control the rabbit. Most damage happens during panic. Immediate secure restraint prevents further tearing and spinal injury. Remove the object carefully. Slow everything down. Second — calm before you assess. Lip tissue bleeds heavily because it’s well supplied with blood. That doesn’t automatically mean catastrophic injury. Once the rabbit is stable, check: • Depth of tear • Gumline or tooth involvement • Ability to close the mouth normally • Signs of shock (pale gums, weakness, rapid breathing) Treat the patient, not the drama. Third — make a clear decision. Consult someone experienced if needed. Decide whether it’s: • Monitor and allow to heal • Vet repair • Or, in severe cases, mercy cull Rabbits heal soft tissue surprisingly well if eating and occlusion remain normal. The big risks are infection and scar contraction affecting function. This is also a reminder: enrichment isn’t automatically safe. Anything with hooks, loops, or catch points can eventually snag a lip, eyelid, or toe when a rabbit bolts. If you keep animals long enough, emergencies will happen. The goal is not perfection. The goal is calm response, structured assessment, and ethical follow-through. Breeding isn’t just cute photos. It’s responsibility under pressure. Video of the event posted for Premium Members

Okay, we’ve been deep in myth-busting mode lately 😅 Important work… but my brain (and probably yours) could use a breather. So let’s switch gears for a minute. 🐰 Fun rabbit check-in: What’s your favorite non-serious thing about your rabbits right now? • A weird habit • A name that makes no sense • A personality quirk • A rabbit that thinks it’s a cat/dog/goat • A “why are you like this” moment No debates. No nutrition math. No correcting anyone. Just rabbits being rabbits. I’ll start: I have one who DEMANDS head Pets evertime I walk in the barn🙃 Your turn 👇