And then there were some
I’ve made the hard and frustrating decision to sell out of rabbits. It did take a while but I think it’s been coming on for a bit now.
The reasons why:
1) Time – Obviously we’d all love to have a lot more time to spend with our bunnies, but now my spare time is filled with other projects and lots of school. I don’t have the time I’d like to practice posing, take pictures, and even play with the bunnies.
2) Parents – my parents were never thrilled at the idea of rabbit breeding and lately it’s come to a head, with my mom turning everything into a chore. She doesn’t like me going to shows, or driving to pick up rabbits, or spending money on rabbits, or practically anything. I honestly just can’t take it anymore. I’m not perfect and I know that but she doesn’t seem to understand. *shrug* anyway, every five minutes I get a yell that I need to do something so perhaps no rabbit breeding would help out her.
3) Allergies – I found out I’m allergic to rabbits and they’re probably what’s causing me to get these reoccuring sinus infections. These infections make me feel awful and drain me of energy, leaving even less time to spend with the bunnies.
So yes, it’s time to sell out.
I’ll update the site soon and hopefully post the prices, but for a little, I’m letting friends I know take bunnies if they want. I may wait to announce it ”officially” because of the long weekend and give my friends more time.
All rabbits will be for sale except for Dark Knight, Penelope and Basil. Yes, that does make a compatiable trio but if I do breed, it probably will only be a litter or two a year.
On a more positive note, Coconut had a litter of four on Friday! These were my first, and probably last, brokens!
I have Icing (charlie, hotot-marked – broken black), Sprinkles(broken – feather pattern-black), Raspberry Truffle(broken black – feather pattern) and Dirk (broken (blue?) – blanket patter). (food names after mom, dirk is after the dad, Mace)
Dirk is on the small side, can’t decide if he’s a runt or a peanut, but I’ll find out soon I guess.
I don’t know how well I’ll be able to keep up with you guys, I’ll probably won’t post regularly on this blog and not comment on others, but I will at least read y’alls from time to time. It’s hard to end this all, but I’m hoping it’s for the better.
January 17th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Oh Ali…..I’m so sorry hun. ((hugs)) I would have never imagined the year would start off like this for the both of us.:-( I don’t know what to say right now but know that you are in my prayers and please hold onto the memories of your rabbitry in your heart. One day you will have the opportunity to have them again. ((hugs))
January 17th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Thanks so much!
So far it isn’t that bad, I only have three more bunnies to sell. I have a feeling it will hit later, once all the bunnies have left and I have all the questions of why and what was I thinking and no litters to make me excited.
I’m glad you commented, I hadn’t gotten your new blog link – but it won’t let me comment right now so just know I’m reading.
~Ali
January 18th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Oh. So you did decide… That really stinks.
Things aren’t going well for me either, it’s just, no one will breed. 
Don’t know if it’s just Toffee or the temprature or something, but it’s not happening. That’s 3 of us this year I guess. I’ll maybe try later, but I don’t think I’ll start breeding… *sigh* Why do things have to work out this way? Well, I guess it would be for the better, for the bunnies, and for us. Are you going to say goodbye to Rabbit Addicts and Rabbit Habbit, or are you going to stay on?
January 18th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Heard this song and reminded me of our little wonders(buns), so I’m dedicating it to you and Hannah. Hope things turn out better for you guys this year and that the buns will return in the future.:-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIkFsVYWXxs