The Hamilton Hotshots 4-H Club hosted a rabbit clinic workshop on March 8 at the Decatur County Fairgrounds. 4-H Members and visitors from Corydon, Davis City, Des Moines, Ellston, Grimes, Indianola, Lacona, Lamoni, Milo, Mt. Ayr, Murray, Osceola, Weldon, and Woodward were in attendance. Those that were in attendance learned about various rabbit breeds and traits, distinction of 4 class & 6 class, how to care for various rabbits, grooming and showing, showmanship as well as many other topics.
The following is a list of ARBA speakers that would be happy to answer any of your questions or help you get started with a certain breed.
- Vance Vestweber - White New Zealands
641-446-2311
- Don Greathouse - Californias
660-488-5408
- Dave & Janet Richie - Californias & Black New Zealands
641-842-4895
Hamilton Hotshots 4-H Co-Leader and Rabbit & Small Animal Supervisor for the Decatur County Fair, Laura Williams can be contacted at 641-414-4120. If anyone is seeking help Laura would be happy to help.
Plans are already underway for the next clinic. We hope to see you then.
4/5/2008