Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish

Mad Hatter Rabbits down in AZ lay it out… a good list of pointers if you are shopping for rabbits. I recommend their rabbits and approve of the way they raise their animals. Check out their article on: –Don’t be Penny-wise and Pound-Foolish. -Do your Research. -Buy “Part” Animals. -Be Realistic. -Keep Your Vision. Read… Continue reading Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish

Last Chance for Rabbit Delivery

In case you haven’t heard, we’ve been selling off a few breeds here at Trickster Hares Farm as we prepare for some life transitions. Selling off our Harlequin herd, pictures can be seen here. Japanese & Magpies on sale and discount off 3 or more. Selling off Silver Fox from Grand Champion lines (pix below) and… Continue reading Last Chance for Rabbit Delivery

Bungled Show Sale – 15% off

Stock overflow! My car broke down on the way to the show last weekend! I’m $500 in the hole from unexpected car repairs, and couldn’t make it to the show to complete my sales. Plus out the show money!! I need to unload my extra stock in a hurry so I’m doing a sale. Bigger… Continue reading Bungled Show Sale – 15% off

Support a rare breed with this T-shirt!

Who doesn’t love a t-shirt? Especially one with a rabbit on it? This t-shirt is perfect for any rabbit lover, if you are still looking for gifts for the holidays. The t-shirt says “Beveren Rule” on the back – promoting awareness about one of the most rare breeds in the U.S. You do not have… Continue reading Support a rare breed with this T-shirt!

Won Best in Fur Nationally

Well we were pretty excited here when we won Best of Fur in Beveren at National Convention in Portland 2015. Francis won – I’m impressed for his fur’s length and density as well as softness. Its a gorgeous coat. My doe Big Bertha placed second in the class. Hers is an even more lazy rollback, nearly upright.… Continue reading Won Best in Fur Nationally

A True American Heritage Breed

We’ve grown by one heritage breed! A true American heritage breed – developed right here in America. I didn’t really think about it until it was pointed out to me, most rabbit breeds were imported originally. The Silver Fox was developed here, a hundred years ago. Its also on the endangered list by the Livestock… Continue reading A True American Heritage Breed

Best Breeds for Colony Rearing

I get questions about colony raising all the time, frequently from people who are also interested in Beveren. Since I raise 6 different breeds of rabbits its been interesting to note which ones do well co-housed in rabbit herds. Surprisingly, its the American. They are hands-down the most laid back and willing to get along… Continue reading Best Breeds for Colony Rearing

The Food Dance

We love the colony herd experience. Our girls seem to love it too. I wish we could raise them all this way. Note: do not put your rabbits in together like this unless they’ve been socially conditioned for warren living!!