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Breeder
Name:
Kerry and Jenna Keiser
Describe
yourself; other hobbies or interests (other than rabbits/cavies):
Kerry and Jenna also have
ponies, llamas, dogs, cats, a goat, a donkey, a guinea pig, hamsters and
chickens. They are both in dance and sports. They also train their llamas
and dogs for 4H.
Are
you an Open or Youth exhibitor?
Youth
Where
are you located:
Brooklyn, Wisconsin
What
is the name of your rabbitry/caviary?
K&J Rabbitry
Describe
your rabbitry (how big/how many holes, in a barn/shed, etc)
We usually have around 40
rabbits. They live in our new garage which is known to us as the bunny
barn. As Jenna gets older we may expand to 50.
What
breeds do you currently raise?
Mini-Rex, Holland Lops, and
Harlequins. We also have two Polish, and a Velveteen Lop and Jenna is now
expanding with Jersey Woolies.
Which
is your favorite breed, and why?
Kerry likes both Harlequins and
Mini-Rex. She likes Harlequins for their personalities and markings and
Mini-Rex for the fur texture and personalities. Jenna likes Holland Lops
because they are so cute and Jersey Woolies because they are fuzzy.
How
long have you been breeding rabbits/cavies?
We got our first rabbits about
4 years ago.
How
did you start out?
We got two pet bunnies and then
wanted some pedigreed ones to show and then we wanted to breed some and
then …..
Where
did your foundation stock come from?
The Harlequins came from
Reilly’s rabbits. The others came from different breeders.
Who
has influenced you the most when you were a beginning breeder? (did you
have another breeder help you, did your parents encourage you, etc)
The Reilly family has been very
helpful to us. We have made many other friends and everyone has always
been very helpful and nice.
What
is your breeding operation like (how often do you breed, what are you
looking for in your stock, etc)
We breed very few litters. We
always look for good temperament and breed type. Since we place our extra
rabbits as pets temperament is very important.
Do
you show your stock? If so, which shows do you usually attend
We show at most shows within a
three hour drive.
Do
you have any stories to share about your rabbits/cavies?
One of the first times we bred
a buck and doe Kerry played her viola for them. We also pronounced them
married.
What
is your greatest accomplishment as a breeder or exhibitor?
Winning Harlequin BOSB at
Nationals in 2005.
Do
you have any advice for beginners?
Buy good bunnies from people
you can trust!
K&J Rabbitry
has occasional quality stock for sale in both show/breeding and pets.
Please contact them directly for a listing of their sale rabbits!
Contact Information for K & J Rabbitry:
bkeiser@chorus.net
4/13/06 |
