A hoppin' good time
4-H Rabbit fun show and workshop
From tiny mini-lops to giant flemish rabbits, local bunnies were out during the Crow Wing County 4-H Rabbit Fun Show Sunday at the Deerwood Auditorium.
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Megan Fillbrandt planted a kiss on the nose of Chompers, her 3-year-old Netherland Dwarf rabbit, before the Crow Wing County 4-H Rabbit Fun Show on Sunday at the Deerwood Auditorium. For more photos, see Page 2A and spotted.brainerddispatch.com.
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Kids from 4-H had a chance to show their rabbits and take free workshops on a number of topics, such as housing, health care and breeding of rabbits.
Bad hair day? Not really. This fuzzy specimen named Rocky, belonging to Emilee Riggle, is a Lionhead rabbit, a breed characterized by a wooly mane.
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During the show, licensed national judge Susan Origer, who donated her time and expertise to the event, did more than just judge the rabbits - she took the opportunity to teach the kids and parents how to properly show each breed, what judges are looking for and numerous other tips.
Judge Susan Origer (left) examined some lop-ear rabbits Sunday during the Crow Wing County 4-H Rabbit Fun Show.
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Judge Susan Origer held a bunny Sunday during the Crow Wing County 4-H Rabbit Fun Show at the Deerwood Auditorium.
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