Like with anything, in the rabbit hobby there are certain rules that we all should just follow. It's the polite thing to do. Unfortunately, many well-meaning people have no idea what these rules are, and unintentionally annoy or upset other people from just not understanding. In an effort to spare you that pain, here are my top 10 unspoken etiquette rules in the rabbit hobby:
1. If you show a rabbit that you didn't breed, it wins something, and you post a picture, make sure to credit and thank the breeder of the rabbit. Make sure to never take credit for producing a rabbit that you purchased elsewhere.
2. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Find appropriate times to ask them, when exhibitors/judges etc. aren't super busy. If you have a good attitude, are eager to learn, and follow their advice, most people would be happy to help you!
3. Don't change the name of a rabbit you bought as a show or brood animal, and don't ever change the herd prefix.
4. Don't talk badly about other people. No matter what they did to you, take a deep breath and move on. It's the mature thing to do, and it will make you more friends in the long run.
5. Thank the judge after each and every competition.
6. Don't critique pictures of other people's rabbits on social media, unless they specifically asked for opinions.
7. If you are showing, make sure to never indicate to the judge which rabbit is yours.
8. Be nice to youth. They're looking to you as an example of how they should behave and treat others. Teach by good example.
9. If someone else takes a picture of your rabbit for you, always give credit to them.
10. Congratulate the winners of the competition. Treat others how you want to be treated.
1. If you show a rabbit that you didn't breed, it wins something, and you post a picture, make sure to credit and thank the breeder of the rabbit. Make sure to never take credit for producing a rabbit that you purchased elsewhere.
2. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Find appropriate times to ask them, when exhibitors/judges etc. aren't super busy. If you have a good attitude, are eager to learn, and follow their advice, most people would be happy to help you!
3. Don't change the name of a rabbit you bought as a show or brood animal, and don't ever change the herd prefix.
4. Don't talk badly about other people. No matter what they did to you, take a deep breath and move on. It's the mature thing to do, and it will make you more friends in the long run.
5. Thank the judge after each and every competition.
6. Don't critique pictures of other people's rabbits on social media, unless they specifically asked for opinions.
7. If you are showing, make sure to never indicate to the judge which rabbit is yours.
8. Be nice to youth. They're looking to you as an example of how they should behave and treat others. Teach by good example.
9. If someone else takes a picture of your rabbit for you, always give credit to them.
10. Congratulate the winners of the competition. Treat others how you want to be treated.