Hi! My name is Lucy Blanton, and this is my 4th year in 4-H raising rabbits and my second year participating in the WSRBA royalty contest. I am a member of the RADA Rabbits and Cavies 4-H club and Badger Mountain 4-H club. I raise Satin and Polish rabbits and Hampshire Cross lambs. I like Satins because they have really pretty fur and I have a doe that shows well, but she’s a little too big for me to use for fitting and showing. I like Polish rabbits because they are easier to handle, a good size, and mine are friendly. I show them at my county fair and local shows, and I have competed at state fair and the national showmanship contest. My favorite knowledge contest is Breed ID because it tests your knowledge and helps you recognize the different breeds and varieties. At the fair, I enjoy fitting and showing class because I practice with my animal for months in advance. I love raising rabbits because they are great animals – they have unique personalities, and it is fun to get to know them. This year I plan to breed my Polish rabbits and sell them to 4-H kids, primarily. I have learned about the responsibility of taking care of rabbits, keeping them healthy, and the many breeds and varieties. During the time I have raised rabbits I have gotten to know amazing people that are willing to share their knowledge with me. Now that I am a little older, I like helping the other kids in my club with their rabbits. It is really fun to use my experience to help them learn about how to care for their rabbits and how to show them. It has been an amazing experience to raise rabbits and I am excited to continue doing it.