Category Archives: Shearing Parties

MIDWEST SHEARING PARTY

Posted on September 5, 2010 by emaclean Rosalie hosted a shearing party at her farm in St. Louis in September.  Here are the rabbits waiting to be sheared.  Looks like they have a body guard! Everyone will be meeting again … Continue reading

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Shearing Party in St. Charles, IL

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Maine Shearing Party

On March 7, 2009 Sheri hosted a shearing party at her beautiful log cabin in Maine. Shearing parties are fun gatherings for members to shear animals and certify them for registration 91 days later. Part of the testing for registration … Continue reading

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January Registration in Sacramento

IAGARB held a registration testing in Sacramento, California January 31 at the home of Erin Maclean. The rabbit was weighed both before and after shearing. The weight of the wool coat can significantly alter the weight of the rabbit before … Continue reading

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Silverton, Oregon Marathon Registration

On November 7, 8, and 9th, a marathon testing for registration was held in Silverton, Oregon. We had a total of 14 rabbits tested over three days. Eight of those passed. To pass, a rabbit must have a score higher … Continue reading

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IAGARB at Rhinebeck

IAGARB’s booth at Rhinebeck was awesome! IAGARB had a great sized space and it was full most of the time with people interested in our beautiful angora rabbits and how to care for them. In fact, we had to keep … Continue reading

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Shearing Party!

Nancy F. graciously offered her home for a shearing party today. People from four different states attended. Here, Sue W., Joyce and Nancy shear away. Joyce hard at work! Sue and Joyce expertly using their Aesculap clippers. This shearing party … Continue reading

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