Rabbits From Atlanta Win Reserve Grand Champion

Kaela Sadler of Atlanta looks at the trophy recently awarded to her for exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Meat Rabbits at the 2021 Missouri State Fair. The trophy, presented by the Missouri Rabbit Breeders Association, is in addition to the customary plaque and ribbon from the fair. (Photo by Kyle Hill, Alpha Ag Network)

Three California rabbits from Macon County claimed Reserve Grand Champion honors Wednesday night at the Missouri State Fair. The rabbits were exhibited by Kaela Sadler of the Atlanta Home Pioneers 4-H Club. She says it was difficult to determine which three from her over 200 rabbits would make the trip to Sedalia.

Central MO Info · 21 0819 Kaela Sadler on Reserve Grand Champion Rabbits cut 3

Sadler’s family has worked with rabbits in the past.

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However, Sadler notes that she has had to rebuild the colony’s genetic line. She credits that increased focus for securing her first top-ten finish at the fair.

Central MO Info · 21 0819 Kaela Sadler on Reserve Grand Champion Rabbits cut 1

Kaela Sadler of Atlanta will have her Reserve Grand Champion pen of meat rabbits in the Sale of Champions this Saturday afternoon. Grand Champion honors went to a pen of New Zealand rabbits exhibited by Carissa Stong of Vernon County.