I can't say how much it means to me to get pictures and/or updates on the rabbits that go to their new homes.
Jerrilyn is so awesome. She sends me the best pictures of Rapunxel enjoying life.
Rapunxel is quite the public figure, teaching about her breed's purpose at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts' Eco-Fair.
She is a great ambassador for her breed...and I'm sure an attraction all to herself! Rapunxel's duties have taken her to events such as Christmas at Old Fort Concho and a fiber arts demo at the Chicken Farm Art Center.
Rapunxel lives a wonderful life as a wool producing house rabbit with Jerrilyn.
This is probably not what Maria in The Sound of Music had in mind, but here are a few of my favorite things over the course of this year.
Rabbitech cages: I LOVE my Rabbitech cages! If I never live to see another drop pan, I'll be OK. I just need another set of cages for Kiki's Satin Angoras.
Sherwood Forest Natural Rabbit Feed: This feed is the best rabbit nutrition around IMO. I can't wait for it to come in 50# bags. Yes, it's expensive if you have a larger herd, but my herd is small so it works for me. I choose to feed it because nutrition makes the most difference...for all of us, including rabbits. If you see me at the shows, ask about this feed. I'll be happy to talk to you about it...and give you a small sample bag. I'm not a representative, just a happy customer.
Wools & Tools: My favorite yarn shop in town where I hone my skills at knitting, crocheting and spinning yarn. Plus, they're the only other folks in town that go ga-ga over fiber.
Wee-Wee Puppy Pads: I used to put pine pellets in the bottom of my carrier trays, but now I prefer 1/2 sheet of a Wee-Wee Pad in my trays when traveling. The post-show cleanup is so much easier. I also use the puppy pads to line nestboxes. Wee-Wee Pads have a frequent purchase program. Collect 10 UPC codes from your packages and mail them in to get $10 in savings back. I buy mine at Tractor Supply Stores where they're $5 for a bag of 30.
Texas Thrift Stores: I have snagged whole packages of adult Depends (for kits in the nestbox..I know, I know), crocks, litterboxes and a ton of polyester grooming shirts that make me look like I belong on the set of That 70's show. Note: make sure to sanitize any pet supplies you get at secondhand stores...just in case.
Rabbit/Fiber Friends: Can't complete a list of my favorite things without adding my rabbit and fiber friends (both new and old). I've learned a lot from everyone and I sooo appreciate it. Thanks for everything :)
The American Agriculture Alliance recently received a grant to give out 200 Adopt-A-Teacher kit at no cost to those who request one. We sent an application in for one of our area schools.
We received a letter today from the organization saying our sponsorship of an Adopt-A-Teacher kit was accepted! I was excited to see that there were all types of books, videos, brochures, and an educational CD with printable activity sheets that teachers can use to teach children about agriculture.
So many people today do not realize the connection between the farm and the food we eat. It's awesome that most of us can run to the grocery store and buy what we need. However, it is also important to know where our food comes from.
There were categories for general animal agriculture (Rabbits fit here.), pork, poultry, beef, dairy, and lamb. The teacher receives posters about food and farms, virtual farm tours CD, animal fact brochures, "Adopt A Cow" flyer, and activity sheets that highlight housing, nutrition, and animal welfare.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a broad-based coalition of
individual farmers, ranchers, producer organizations, suppliers,
packer-processors, scientists, veterinarians, and retailers. The
Alliance's mission is to communicate the important role of animal
agriculture to our nation's economy, productivity, vitality, and
security. The Alliance shows how animal well-being is central to
producing safe, high-quality, affordable food and other products
essential to our daily lives
She is a great ambassador for her breed...and I'm sure an attraction all to herself! Rapunxel's duties have taken her to events such as Christmas at Old Fort Concho and a fiber arts demo at the Chicken Farm Art Center. 
