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A weekend off!
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Well, after 3 weeks in a row of shows between IN and IL, we finally have a weekend off. We are anxious to get Spring cleaning done here at CRC.
We have several litters here as well either in the box or on the way. Many of them will be show at the McLean Co Fair this year!
Not sure what all we will show BUT, we has some nice babies coming up!!
Next show in April 19th in Bloomington IL! See ya there
Crystal
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MINI LOPS ARE HERE!!!
BIG CHANGES!!
MORE CHANGES INSTORE FOR CHEROKEE FLATS
As of June 14, 2010 -- Cherokee Flats will no long raise Polish, Mini Satin or Dutch. We are selling out on all of those rabbits. Email us for pricing and availability. We still have a few left!! First come first serve.
We are looking at focusing on the Mini Lop as a main breed and I (Crystal) will dabble in the Netherland Dwarfs still. I will have a couple litters a year of the NDs so check for litters. We will also still have the Californians for meat pens.
BABIES ARE HERE!!
The following does have babies IN THE BOX!!!
*Fran -- 2 little Black Otters
*Pepper -- 4 Broken Chocolates, 2 Chocolates
*Lulu --
UPCOMING LITTERS
Due June 17 -- Lulu (ND)
Due July 12 -- Mama G (ML)
PLANNED BREEDING
None at this time
Check back for updates!
As of March 1, 2010 -- Cherokee Flats has it Poultry & Rabbit Raisers Exemption from the Illinois Dept of Ag in springfield IL. We can now sell rabbits and chicken meat (already processed, packaged and frozen) to the public. We are also able to deliver it if we are heading your way. We will have more rabbit meat available the end of April 2010, June 2010, August 2010, October 2010, December 2010 and Chicken available August 2010.
Eggs will be available all year providing chickens cooperate with the weather Eggs MUST be picked up here at the farm. Fresh, Free-Range Brown eggs are available for $3.50/doz. Bring your own carton and get them for $3/doz!! Call for availability.
Upcoming Shows
There are several shows coming up in 2010. While we are planning on attending as many as possible, there will be a few that wont be possible. Here's a list of those we plan on attending. More will be added as info is available.
- May 15 -- Fox River Valley -- Yorkville, IL
- May 23 -- Land of Lincoln Satin Special ONLY -- Pekin, IL
- June 5 -- Heartland Polish Speciality -- Crescent City, IL (double)
- June 6 -- Iroquois RBA -- Crescent City, IL (double)
- June 12 -- Tri County RBA -- Mendota, IL (double)
- June 13 -- Netherland Dwarf Speciality -- Downs, IL (triple)
- June 19 -- Mini Lop Speciality -- Downs, IL (double)
- August 4 - 8 -- McLean County Fair -- Bloomington IL
- Sept 5 -- Southeastern Illinois RBA -- Altamont (Double)
- Sept 25 & 26 -- IRBA Fall Convention -- Bloomington IL
- Oct 2 -- Golden Prairie RBA -- Lafayette IN
- Oct 3 -- Metro East -- Waterloo, IL (double)
- November 21 -- Peoria Area RBA -- Expo Gardens, Peoria IL
Shows highlighted BOLD RED are ones we will be attending for sure.
Contact Us
There are several ways of contacting us here at CRC.
Phone: 309-928-9460
Email: Cherokee.Flats@yahoo.com
Crystal's Mobile: 309-530-4206 (text also)
MySpace: www.myspace.com/crystalsmith77
Yahoo! Messanger: crsmith_25
Twitter: www.twitter.com/WindDancer09
Blogger: http://cherokeeflats.blogspot.com/
Please send all payments/reservation fees in CASH or Money Order ONLY
made payable to Crystal Smith to:
Cherokee Flats
c/o Crystal Smith
14976 LeRoy Rd.
Farmer City, IL 61842
Thank you!!
