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meet the rabbits part 2: the girls

These are our girls. We currently have five breeding does, all different breeds. Reading our new rabbit book, "Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits" I am a little disappointed to realized that of all our rabbits, Donna, the plain jane white bunny who is my least favorite (I know I shouldn't have favorites but hey, they're farm animals, sue me) is the best one, the most preferred breed for meat producers. Just my luck. It looks like we will be keeping one of her daughters this year to add to our breeding colony. 

Now, onto the ladies!

Rose

Leela

Martha

Donna

Amy
Until next time,

Angela Kelly
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