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Hey Everyone, I know it's early, but I was wondering if there has been a date set for the Atlantic Chapter PA show yet? I'd like to make sure I can block it off on my calendar so I can actually attend! Thanks! Cheryl

I just watched one of my females give birth to her first kit and in the process the kit was injured. This kit is missing a patch of skin on its side and shoulder and I'm not sure what to do for the kit. Any help would be much appreciated! Cheryl

So I think MOST chin breeders can agree that the ebony phenotype is not based on one simple dominant/recessive gene. My question to you all is how many genes do we think "ebony" consists of? I believe that the ebony phenotype is a quantitative trait and polygenic, similar to skin color. I...

I was wondering what people think SHOULD be on a pedigree in order to make it a useful tool to someone breeding. I think at a minimum you need to have background history of the chin's parents and preferably their grandparents as well. I think the following information should be listed for each...

Hi All, I was just curious if anyone knew what the requirements are to become a judge either in MCBA or ECBC? Are the requirements different? Once you become a judge can you judge for either MCBA or ECBC? Does a judge have to do anything on a yearly basis to stay an active judge? Cheryl

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has ever had any chins that did not do well in a collar and developed sores/wounds from the collar resting against the chin's neck? I recently had a female whose collar started scraping a line into the top of her neck. I originally assumed it was b/c the collar...

Hey All, I'm trying to plan out which shows I'm going to attend this year and was wondering if anyone knew what dates the following shows will be on in 2012: MCNA Nationals MCBA Oh Field Day Thanks! Cheryl

Hey Everyone, I've heard a lot of back and forth on line breeding whether you should or shouldn't do it. Which is why I'm putting this question in the debate section. My questions are more for informational purposes to myself and other breeders that don't know much about it. What is your...

Hi All, As you may be aware, the NY/NE Show is swiftly approaching! On Saturday, September 17, 2011 we will be holding the show and are currently looking for donations to our raffle. We will be having both a live animal raffle as well as a Chinese Auction\ Raffle. If you have any items that you...

Hi All, The hay distributer where I usually bought my bales of hay from recently shut down their store near my area. Since then I've been buying hay here and there but have not been impressed with the overall quality of the hay. So my question is......Anyone know of any places near the CT/RI/MA...

So today my chins decided to give me lots of presents! I'm having a baby boom today :thumbsup: First Poppi gave me a littler of triplets - 2 eb white males that basically look like light ebs with white tipped tail or white feet, and a medium eb female. Then Pinky gave me a violet EC female...

My chin Jass recently had to have a C-section and so they shaved her belly. I check on her everyday to make sure that her belly is clean and the staples are free of debris. I don't need for her to get an infection on top of surgery. Yesterday during one of my cleanings I noticed some white bumps...

One of my kits has a constant wet bottom as if he is perpetually sitting in urine. To the point that the hair around his genitals is matting and being pulled out. He does not have soft stool and is eating fine. I also checked to see if he has a hair ring but did not find any signs of one. Does...

Hey Everyone, So I finally got around to taking some pictures of all the kits I've had born here and I thought I'd share. X1, 2, & 3 are ebony triplets - 2 males (one that is TOV) and one female. X4 is a standard EC male X5 is a violet EC female and X6 & 7 are a white mosaic VC and white...

I'm looking to setup some show lights in my basement and was wondering what the official bulb type/model is for the show lights? Can anyone help me? Cheryl