Featured Rabbitry #5: Kecia’s Rabbitry. An interview with the owner of Kecia’s Rabbitry- Kecia Visser.
1: Tell us about your rabbitry…
Kecia’s Rabbitry is located in Plainwell, MI. We have been breeding and raising rabbits since 2003. I have raised a large variety of rabbits, but my main focus are the new zealand whites, californians, and mini rex. There are a couple of mini lops, but we are just “playing” with that breed right now. There are 60 holes in the rabbitry and we are hoping to expand to 80 in the next couple of weeks. We attend as many shows as possible in central and southern MI and northern IN and OH. We try our best to provide quality rabbits that fit what you are looking for. We have both show and meat quality rabbits in the new zealands and californians, but the mini rex are all show quality with a few occasional pet quality rabbits for sale. We try to keep everything at a reasonable price and provide as much information to the buyers as we can.
2: What rabbit breeds do you raise and why?
We raise New Zealand White, Calironian, and Mini Rex (black and sable point in both solid and broken patterns) rabbits. We also have a couple of mini lops. We raise the New Zealands and Californians because they are great meat breeds. We raise the mini rex for showing and the mini lops are also for showing but primarily for selling as pets.
3: About how long have you been raising rabbits?
I have been breeding and raising rabbits since 2003
4. Who has helped you the most with your rabbit project?
I got started raising rabbits when my uncle sold all of his rabbits and gave me the cages. I then bought a couple of crosses from my neighbor and started raising them. However, after joining 4h we started showing them and sold the crosses. Our 4h leaders and other people they helped us contact were probably the biggest help.
5. What is your favorite rabbit memory or experience?
There were 2 memories that really stand out. The first was when my first litter of babies arrived. That was so fun to finally have babies. The other one would be my first show. I dont remamber what breeds we were showing, but we took best of breed with both and then best of show with the florida whites. I even got reserve grand showmanship that day in the 4h show.
6. Do you currently have any rabbit stock for sale? If so please provide details…
I do not have any for sale at the moment. I have about 20 litters that will be born in the next 2 weeks. I would be happy to add anyone that is interested to my waiting list. You can see most of my stock on my website keciasrabbitry.weebly.com