Promise Acre: Our Journey

[promiseacres]

Had a broody hatch some eggs! And a new project

 

[Hens and Roos]

very cool!

 

[promiseacres]

Our first monarch didn't make it, he fell and messed his wings up before they were dry. Waiting on the 2nd one to emerge.
Broody and chicks are in with the flock. All are doing well, even the one I stepped on....
Going to raise more xbred chicks to sell. With the ones the broody is raising we should have plenty of replacement hens.
Found some decent used bunny cages.

still have bunnies for sale but have 3 potential buyers coming this weekend. The first bunny I sold died after they only had him for 2 weeks, all others are fine. Am guessing it was an environment issueAm going to get the kids a polish bunny or two they can show and receive ribbons with since the vlops are still under cod so no ribbons. Found a breeder close who's been breeding them for 40 years! And I need to find a solid vlop. DH wanted to know when I will rebreed them. Just needing to sell these and wait a bit for cooler weather.
Lambs are all doing better from the parasites issues. Garden is overrun with weeds but that's pretty normal.

 

[promiseacres]

August flew by, I sold the bunnies. Took a trip to Ohio and Kentucky got more vlops! A Jr blue buck, a sr lilac brood doe with her 5 week old REW buck. Rebred Alena, she is due any time. Then took my Jr broken chestnut doe from the may litter to her first show this past weekend. She got 1. I also bought a black doe who ended up getting BOS, very nice type. Attempting to breed Holly, the lilac but so far she's not interested. Have 2 shows coming up this month, the blue should be ready so I will have 3 bunnies to show.
I also incubated eggs, sold the chicks.
Still really need to sell some lambs for hay money since DH didn't make hay for me... am kind of over the sheep... ok have been for awhile but haven't convinced DH of that...

 

[samssimonsays]

Love the vlops! Congrats on all the new arrivals and the placings! They are such a great breed. Never had one but they are so mellow and friendly along with full of personality. Love the color variety you have.

 

[promiseacres]

Love the vlops! Congrats on all the new arrivals and the placings! They are such a great breed. Never had one but they are so mellow and friendly along with full of personality. Love the color variety you have.

Thanks, am really enjoying bunnies again.

 

[samssimonsays]

That is the main thing! I was told by some very wise and amazing breeders that if ever you no longer enjoy or are excited about them, get out. I found that extremely valuable and when I was not enjoying the Mini Lops I had it was causing stress for me with my French. Once I sold the mini lops, I was able to enjoy the French again.

I know multiple people in the COD for the Velveteen and they are saying they feel like it is super close. I knew a lot of the front runners for the Lion heads as well. It is always exciting when a new breed or variety is being worked on. Especially when you are a part of it.

 

[promiseacres]

Yesterday found one of the young rams with a bloody head... guessing it's an injury from butting someone or something... DUMB DUMB sheep. I'm so over the sheep. I may take some of the young ones to an auction in October. Am SO over them. Only thing I like is eating them, well I do like some of the ewes that are semi friendly. DH hasn't said no to taking them so he let's me.
No bunnies from Alena, maybe it's just too hot. Holly is STILL being very stubborn about rebreeding. Was really hoping for bunnies sooner than later. oh well I will figure it out. I hope.

 

[samssimonsays]

I am sorry for the issues. They do not like to breed when it is too warm. I left several does with several bucks for over a month and Nothin! It is super frustrating for certain. you get some babies coming soon!

 

[promiseacres]

Well poor Winston is out of commission for awhile but am confident he will heal. I left Holly in his cage during chores a few days ago and she must of had enough as he ended up with a wounded sheath. I didn't notice until I was breeding Alena last night... poor guy screamed! Bunnies are getting ACV in their water and the does and show bunnies are getting some BOSS. Samson is looking great and ears should make the minimum. So excited about the bunny shows coming up.
I sold 2 ewe lambs and the yearling ewe
supposed to be hay money but... dreaming about more vlops . Especially a sable chinchilla....
DH is coming to accept that less sheep might be a good idea.