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"Promoting the Rex Rabbit Breed in Central CA"

Here last - Feb 15, 2012

I love rabbits!! Hope you do too!!

I'm Christina, I breed Rex Rabbits with husband Brad.

If you're having an issue with your Rex or interested in a purchase, by all means email me.

Currently have a litter born December 4, 2011. For Sale one Black Buck & one Broken Black Buck

Rex are very beautiful animals. Sadly, they're so hard to obtain in California & other states. Rabbit information can be scarce & unreliable. Your best option is to contact a breeder. My methods work for me & my rabbits. Besides loving & showing them, I want to be part of the Rex population come back. Remember, with all rabbits it's important to keep "prevention" at the forefront!!

Feel free to contact me. See Above Buttons.

The Boss

My name is Christina Devey from Santa Maria, CA. That's between San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara County. This page is where I've bee, where I'm headed & some values about raising rabbits.

My goal is to beef up the Rex Rabbit Breed mainly in Central CA. I want to focus on the Black & Broken Black varieties.

I bought my first 4 Rex in October 2009. I only produce & admire pure bred pedigree rabbits. I like breeding my animals in the Fall - Winter. I will only sell DQ & disease free animals. The rabbits I produce are intended for ARBA show stock & breeding programs. I will sale pet quality Rex with a pedigree.

No Mini Rex here. Rex & Mini Rex are not the same breed and should be preserved separately.

Also, the term "Standard Rex", Standard is slang so there's no confusion with the smaller version. The proper breed name is "Rex".

I only breed the same type of breeds together. I don't believe in crossing breeds unless it's to invent or rehab a breed. Then continuing to breed to get the crossed rabbit out of the pedigree, which I've never done.

If you have run into a question about your rabbit, send me an email. I'm more than willing to help out a fellow comrade!

My interest in rabbits started with joining 4-H in 1993. I've raised Himalayan, Mini Rex & Californian breeds. The only breed I have now is Rex, Blacks & Broken Blacks.

I have a total of 19 yrs in this industry & 14 yrs of rabbit leadership. From 95-02 I had a steady count of 25-55 rabbits yr round. It took a hour to feed & a hour to water. My mom helped out a lot!

I've done extremely well with rabbits because it was my choosen project. I devoted all my time into this hobby instead of being distracted by other projects or sports. I've pushed myself hard to be the best showman & be there for others wanting to learn. Although, it feels effortless because I find everything to do with these little guys is interesting & enjoyable. I haven't owned one rabbit book without reading it atleast 5 times.

The two books I wouldn't have survived without are: The Standard of Perfection & The Rabbit Production Book.

I've always wanted to raise the big Rex but, was just too small to handle them. I reccomend this breed for the intermediate breeder or youth 8-9 and up. I'm 28yrs old. It only took me 5yrs of searching, planning & a trip to 09' Convention to find them. Rex's are very scarce in CA, breeder's too. I smile every time I pet my new family. They have the most amazing fur of anything I've ever felt. Cashmere & Velvet don't even compare.

I love rabbits more than any other animal. To become successful you must be patient, keep you ears open, do a lot of research/studying, take in all the experience by trial & error. I've learned so much throughout this hobby that I'm still thrilled to share.

The scope of my project has always been based upon breeding, showing, selling, public awareness & producing healthy animals incompliance with the A.R.B.A.'s Standard of Perfection guidelines. You can count me in as a Rex Enthusiast.

Awards

4-H Member Since 1993

4-H Rabbit Project Leader 14yrs

Vineyard 4-H Club Rabbit Project Leader & Resource Advisor - Past

2010 SBC Exhibit Day, Nojoqui Falls : Rabbit & Cavy Area Coordinator

Co. Council Board Youth Rep.

Past S.B. 4-H County Council Board 3rd Vice President

02 Santa Barbara Co. 4-H Ambassador / Allstar

4-H Gold Star 3rd yr into 4-H

4-H Emerald Star

Club Officer Positions Held

4-H Club Vice President 4 yrs

Secretary 2 yrs

Reporter

Corresponding Secretary

Phone Chairman

Refreshment Chairman

ARBA Member of 8 yrs

National Rex Club Member

Santa Barbara Co. Record Book Medalist - Rabbits

S.B.C. Record Book County Winner - Rabbits

Rabbit Show Clerk - Numerous times

Rabbit Showmanship Judge - few shows

TIC Conference

01 National Conversation, Washington D.C.

(1 of 8 CAs chosen to help Congress remodel an agenda for the next century on youth development)

01 Proclamation Presenter for Santa Maria City Council

Celebration of 100yrs of 4-H in Santa Barbara County

Many General & Genetic Informational Presentations to local schools

Many TV & Newspaper Interviews appearances regarding rabbits & 4-H

FFA Achievements

FFA Member of 4 yrs

FFA State Degree

FFA Chapter Degree

FFA Greenhand Degree

00 FFA CA State Champion Specialty Animal Judging Team

00 FFA National Convention Participant, Louisville, KY

02 S.B. Co. Fair - County Class Winner Replacement Heifer

02 S.B. Co. Fair - 1st place, Advanced FFA Rabbit Showman

02 S.B. Co. Fair - Champion FFA Master Rabbit Showman (All Divisions)

02 S.B. Co. Fair - Champion FFA Master Small Livestock Showman

02 FFA Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen

02 RHS FFA Specialty Judging Team Supervisor's Assistant

Location

Santa Maria, CA 93455

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I'd love it if you would take a second and vote for my webpage...

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ARBA

I recommend that any new 4-H/FFA member sign up with the American Rabbit Breeders Association. The A.R.B.A. is like the AKC for dogs. I tell all my 4-H rabbit members the same thing my old leader told me...

Buy the A.R.B.A.'s book the Standard of Perfection, it's the "Rabbit Bible". It costs $20 & will give you the essentials you need for showing. The latest edition came out at the 2010 ARBA Convention. You'll find guidelines on what each judge looks for & breeders strive for. The latest 4 year edition was just released. This Approx 200+ book also includes Cavy guidelines.

There are many benefits you can gain. To become a judge you must begin with being an ARBA member for a minimum of 5 years in a row. When you sign up you'll receive a yearbook (list of US breeders). The Official Guide to Raising Rabbits Book & a bi-monthly magazine. Watch out bunnies are very addicting! You can decide to join yearly or a 3yr membership.

In relation to the ARBA, There are also separate national clubs for each breed. There are clubs the same for: state, regional & so on. Join the National Rex Rabbit Club, if you're a Rex Breeder. Im very pleased with the information that was sent!

The American Rabbit Breeders Association does not have a sweepstakes program. This is only an individual breed program.

Look up the website - www.arba.net for more

Rex Sweepstakes

Rex Sweepstakes

Organized by the National Rex Club

Every breeders likes to see their name in lights. Even the modest breeder likes recognition for all their hard work. The Rex Sweepstakes is another competition for Rex breeders. The points are posted for the previous month on the Rex website. Current standings are also shown in the Rex World Magazine. Points are calculated from the last day of the National ARBA Convention to the end of the next one. Points are calculated by the National Sweepstakes Chairman. Points are totaled monthly & then at the end of the contest calculated for overall winners. Winners for the most points & for the most points in each variety. A section for winners who have had the most points for "only" BIS, BOB, BOSB, BOV & BOSV all together for the year.

Contest is available to members of the National Rex Club. One contest for Youth & the other Open.

**What does the Sweepstakes Winner win? The top 10 winners with the most points in Open, recieve a trophy & the top 5 Youth.

**The top five of each variety (color) & the top 5 fur winners will recieve a Certificate of Merit also.

For Sweepstakes there are certain point rules that are followed.

Example: Any 1st place Rex recieve 5 points. Best of Breed Rex ( if there is at least 5 rabbits in the class & the 5 are owned by atleast 3 different people than 20 points is awarded. *** This is also grounds to receive a "Leg". With 3 "Legs" your rabbit is a Grand Champion. You turn in your legs to the ARBA & you'll receive a certificate. This will also make your rabbit more valuable.)

Points are given only at ARBA sactioned shows. Good Luck

National Rex Club

Visit Website http://www.nationalrexrc.org/

I believe the club is working on a new design?

When you join the Rex Club, you'll recieve some info that can be very helpful, espcially when breeding. Visit the website above and contact the club's secretary.

You'll recieve a Rex Booklet with pictures of each variety and definition to each color. Many breeders give opinions on how to strive for the best Rex and variety. How to achive a good litter & how to control downfalls.

You'll also recieve "Rex World". It's a magazine/booklet sent out quarterly to members. It will show the sweepstakes standings, club reports & etc.

CA State Rex Clubs

Tri State Rex Club

Cathy Szychulda

11725 Wilder Rd

Red Bluff, CA 96080

530-529-3065

jszchulda_aol.com

Rex Rabbit Club of California

Candra Loutzenhiser

22587 Forrest Dr

Perris, CA 92570

909-943-3078

rottwoman2_aol.com

ARBARex SweepstakesNational Rex ClubCA State Rex Clubs

ETHICS

Ethics-Always do What is Right

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”

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I support the AG industry 100%. It is a privilege to own an animal. Don't be afraid to tell someone "nicely" you know it's not okay to hit or throw a rabbit. Abusing rabbits is against the law just as with any other animal. Animal abuse is extremely disturbing and is punishable by law.

Even though rabbits are small it is not okay to punish them. It is also a misdemeanor/finable to starve or keep unsanitary conditions for animals and should be reported to your local animal control or police station.

In my opinion I also believe it's wrong to buy a rabbit when you knew you couldn't provide for it. I hate seeing any animal at the shelter. Not smart to breed rabbits if you do not have enough room to seperate them at the appropriate time.

Do the right thing. Our animals don't asked to be hurt. Just as if you stick your hand in a cage and you're bit or scratched. You're in their space. They probably didn't recognize you since rabbits cannot see directly in front of them.

Yes, they are more scared of you :)

SHOWS

CA Rabbit & Cavy Show - Santa Barbara

12/19/09 - Double Show

J udge Randy Shumaker

#1DT Black, Jr.B 1st (BOV, BOSB)

#H79J2 Bkn Black Jr.D 1st (BOV, BOB)

#H69D4 Bkn Black Jr.D 2nd

J udge Allen Mesick

#1DT Blk, Jr. B 1st (BOB, BOV)

#H69D4 Bkn Blk Jr. D 1st (BOV, BOSB)

Ventura Fairgrounds - 2/20/10

Attending Not Showing

SANTA BARBARA FAIR AND EXPO

5/01/2010 - Single Open Show

(First Litter Shown)

#SPRINK - Bkn Blk Jr. D 1st (BOB & BOV)

4th High Honorable Mention Best In Show at 3months old!

Mentioned she would have swept show, just young. A dynamite Jr Rex J

#CRD4 - Bkn Blk Jr. Doe (2 out of 3)

#CRD1 - Bkn Blk Jr. Doe (3 out of 3)

CA R&C Shows, Inc - Santa Maria Fairgrounds, CA

September 19, 2010 - Double Open Show

Show A - Jennifer Milburn

#SPRINK Bkn Blk Sr. D 1st (BOB & BOV)

-4th High Mention for Best in Show by Dr. S. Williamson

-Excellent example of a Rex. Has very nice rich color.

#CRD1 Bkn Blk Sr. D (3 of 3)

#1STKH Bkn Blk Sr. D (2 of 3)

#SKH Blk Jr. D 1st (BOV)

#JRKH Blk Jr. B 1st (BOSB & BOSV)

Show B - Randy Shumaker

#SPRINK 1st (BOB & BOV)

-4th High Mention for BIS by R. Shumaker

#CRD1 - (3 of 3)

#1STKH - (2 of 3)

#SKH - 1st (BOV )

#JRKH - 1st (BOSB & BOSV)

Ventura RBA March 19, 2011

Show A - Joe Lugo

#SKH Blk SR D 1st (BOV)

Oliver Bkn Blk Sr. B (BOSB, BOSV) 1st by default -only buck

#1STKH Bkn Blk Sr. D 1st (BOB)

#SPRINK Bkn Blk Sr. D 2nd

#CRD4 3rd

#CRD1 4th

Could not stay for BIS :(

FOR SALE

For Sale Pg1

Currently, Black Jr. Buck & Broken Jr. Buck (both are promising)

At the moment we're a small expanding rabbitry. When Rex are Available, Prices start at $50 and up. Please email if you're set up & ready, wanting to be added to our waiting list.

#C13

Rex - Broken Black Jr. Buck

Born 10/13/2010

HQ Pic

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Black JR. Doe

DOB 1/24/2011

$50

Working on the Pose, Still young.

Broken Black Doe

DOB 1/24/2011

$35

Nice coat & color

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Our Breeders

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"Slippers" White Senior Doe Litter of Sprinkler X Snooze

"Twinkie" Broken Black Senior Doe

"Kobe" Black Senior Buck

"Sprinkler" Broken Black Senior Doe

TRIGGER-

Sr Doe

Litter due 4/01/11 X Snooze

About

HALLE - Black Senior Doe Litter of Sprinkler & Snooze Show Stock

MARTY - Broken Black Buck Litter of Sprinkler & Snooze

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THESE RABBITS NOT FOR SALE =)

CONTACT Me

Contact us:

Central Coast Rex Rabbitry

Owner: Christina Devey

Location: Santa Maria, CA

Email: christinam.silva_yahoo.com

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