Hiatus - Not Currently Breeding or Showing
♥ In loving and forever memory of Jackson ♥
Rest in Peace Buddy. I Love & Miss You Dearly November 3, 2007 - October 1, 2013 |
WelcomeLocated in the beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada along the Evangeline Trails in the Annapolis Valley. I show all across the Maritimes, including Ontario, and select states in the USA. I strongly believe in helping other breeders, especially the youth in this hobby. I feel that you need to help build each other up, not tear each other down. My rabbits are raised for show and breeding, as well as meat purposes. I am a registered breeder & rabbitry with the American Rabbit Breeders Association.
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"The only difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra."
Who We Are |
Mikay's Rabbitry is a small scale rabbitry breeding quality Mini Rex rabbits. I breed quality and nationally competitive show rabbits with pet personalities and calm temperaments. I have strong expectations when bringing in new animals to my herd and will not settle. I believe in quality, not quantity and I breed according to the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) Standard of Perfection and aim to produce as close to the standard as possible. My animals are guaranteed healthy when they leave my barn and are handled from the day they are born. All of my rabbits get the best care possible, and are treated with a great amount of love.
I breed Black & Blue Mini Rex in both solid and broken, otter and self, with a few select Chocolates and Lilacs. I travel to Ontario and select states in the USA for more shows and competition as locally we do not have many shows. I am excited to attend my first Convention in 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. I am the local rabbit project leader for 4H. |
Our HistoryCelebrating 10 Years! |
I have grown up with all animals but the first rabbit that got me into showing was a Ruby Eyed White Netherland Dwarf buck that I bought at a horse show. He was just a pet, but got me interested in 4H where my leader showed all over with ARBA and invited me to shows. I showed in 4H from 2007 to 2013 and have held many positions. I was the Kings County vice president and Kings County president, co-chair of the Kings County Achievement Days as well as secretary and treasurer for my club. I am a strong supporter of 4H.
In 2007 I got my first 'Mini Rex'... she wasn't really a Mini Rex, turned out to be a standard Rex. I fell in love with the breed and decided to get actual show Mini Rex. In 2010 while attending a show in Maine, I came home with a brand new herd of Havanas. I met a man who's wife was quite ill and he ended up giving me his herd of Havanas that he had at the show. His reasoning: Youth are the ones who will continue the breed and keep them going. I adore this breed and was incredibly thankful for his generosity. Mini Rex are known for their Velveteen Rex fur while the Havana's are considered the Mink of the rabbit family due to their soft and lustrous fur and incredibly rich colour. In May 2012, I attended my first Mini Rex Nationals show in Michigan and bought my first Champagne D'Argent, instantly falling in love with the breed. Champange D'Argents are one of the oldest breeds and are born solid black, silvering out by 6 months old. Over the years I have won numerous Best In Shows, Reserve In Shows and Best of/Best Opp. of Breeds. I love raising rabbits and would not be where I am today with out them in my life. They are incredible creatures with loving personalities. I took a hiatus in 2013 for three years while moving all over Northern Canada with work. Now, back and settled in Nova Scotia, I am back up and running. |
Closed Rabbitry |
Mikay's Rabbitry is a closed rabbitry. This means no one other than myself and select family & friends are allowed in the barn due to bio-security hazards and personal privacy.
If you wish to purchase a rabbit, I will meet at a public place or any show I attend. Exceptions given to breeders I know personally. |
Proud member of the
American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) |
I proudly use and highly recommend Evans Software to any rabbit or cavy raiser. Amazing customer service, best of any pedigree software company available IMO. Dave Evans is helpful and quick to respond. The software itself is very easy to use and user friendly. Worth every penny!
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I proudly feed Purina Rabbit Chow to my rabbits.
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