Lucky Girl Rabbitry

05/09/2026

Whatcha lookin’ at? 🤣 Hope all my Luckies had a great week and that you have an even better weekend😎

With Love,
Mandi🍀Lucky Girl Rabbitry

05/08/2026

Good morning my Luckies!! Hope all is well!! I just wanted to take the time to relay a message to my Luckies and future Luckies!!

This is not to hate on any one person, but lately I’ve encountered quite of few of these “customers” are either dragging me along or are downright rude. We as breeders don’t make money in this business; we are not rabbit mills. We deeply care for our rabbits and where they go and have spent years developing our lines. We take pride in this and strive daily to make sure that whomever purchases our rabbits are happy and satisfied and that they are truly quality rabbits.

So please, respect our time and us as humans. Yes this is our business and difficult customers come along with it. I’m just asking for a little respect of our time as well.

A great point in this article is to PLEASE READ POLICIES!! They are posted as a pinned post on this page.

Thank you for your time and understanding ❤️‍🔥

With Love,
Mandi 🍀 Lucky Girl Rabbitry

PSA from breeders with functioning pattern recognition: 😅 If you contact a breeder, please remember you are speaking to an actual person - not a pet store shelf.

A lot of ethical breeders spend a lot of time on their lines, protecting biosecurity, learning genetics, sitting through losses, cleaning daily, answering questions at midnight, and 100% care deeply about where their animals go.

A few things that immediately make breeders take you more seriously:

✔️ Reading policies BEFORE messaging.

✔️ Introducing yourself instead of sending just “price?” (Introducing ones self has happened more and more lately and the respect factor is 🤌 amazing!)

✔️ Saying what rabbit you’re interested in when you message.

✔️ Being honest if you’re still planning for the future.

✔️ Talking with your spouse/parents BEFORE trying to reserve.

✔️ Understanding animals bred with goals in mind is not bargain-bin shopping.
......And a few things breeders are honestly exhausted from - don't hate me... 🫣

❌ “Can you hold this rabbit." & "Can you hold this rabbit while I convince my husband?”

❌ “Can you lower the price because I don’t care about pedigree?”

❌ Asking a hundred questions just to vanish. .

❌ Wanting a breeder-quality rabbit for pet-store pricing

❌ Messaging multiple breeders at once pretending you’re fully committed to all of them. 🫣 Believe me... We know when this happens. Just be honest & say you are getting quotes.

❌ Seeing the rabbit kit is younger & questioning type due to it's age.... 🥲 Guys. You see it's a baby in the photos.
You have 2 options & these are the same options breeders are faced with too.

1.) Buy it younger, and grow it out. Base your judgement off how it looks at that moment & the parents.
2.) Buy a adult that is 5-8 months old so you can see how it looks once grown.

Anyways I digress.

Ethical breeding is expensive. Good feed is expensive. Care is expensive. Clean setups are expensive. Time is expensive.

You are not just paying for “a bunny.”
You are paying for the years behind that bunny & we personally deeply care about where our rabbits go.

Lets try to be responsible & respectful. 🤎

05/01/2026

PLEASE SHARE THIS LOST LUCKIES!!
Luckies 🤍

It’s one of those moments I don’t get often… we’ve got some beautiful availability right now and I would love the opportunity to find these special littles their FURever homes😊

Mini Rex, Havanas, and mixed breed meat rabbits are ready for their next journey—raised with intention, quality, and all the love you’ve come to expect from Lucky Girl Rabbitry.

If this feels like your time, you already know where to find me. And if you know someone who’s been searching, I’d be so grateful if you shared this post to help spread the word.

With love,
Mandi 🍀 Lucky Girl Rabbitry

These are four of our special littles!! This is Mama Mabel’s litter of Havanas and they are the sweetest 💝

04/22/2026

ENOUGH MOM!!! 🤣
I said no more pictures!!

04/19/2026

‼️A quick note to our Lucky Girl Rabbitry community‼️

At Lucky Girl Rabbitry, I hold myself to a high standard—not just in the quality of our rabbits, but in how I show up for each of you.

Today, I experienced one of those moments that every small business owner runs into at some point—an unexpected delay that was completely out of my control. I was 45 minutes late to a scheduled meet-up. As soon as I knew, I reached out multiple times to communicate, but unfortunately wasn’t able to connect in that moment.

I completely understand how valuable your time is. I respect it deeply, and I always do my best to be punctual and reliable.

I also want to gently remind everyone of a policy that is in place to protect both sides of the process:

Deposits are non-refundable and are used to reserve a specific rabbit. Exceptions are made in situations where the rabbit’s health or availability changes on my end.

This policy ensures fairness and consistency for all families and youth who are waiting for their opportunity as well.

Running Lucky Girl Rabbitry has never been just about rabbits for me—it’s about integrity, communication, and doing right by the people who trust me.

I will always own my mistakes, communicate when things don’t go as planned, and continue striving to give you the experience you deserve.

Thank you to those who continue to support, understand, and grow alongside me.

With Love,
Mandi🍀 Lucky Girl Rabbitry

04/18/2026

😱 Something BIG is hopping in this Sunday…

Luckies… I’ve been keeping a little secret
And I can finally share it with you…

Giant Chinchillas are coming to Lucky Girl Rabbitry this Sunday!!

These are not your average rabbits… and once you see them in person, you’ll understand why I’m so excited.

Let me introduce you to them a little

Size & Growth
Giant Chinchillas are one of the larger breeds, typically reaching 13–16+ pounds at adulthood.
They’re known for growing efficiently—many will reach 5–6 pounds around 8–10 weeks, which makes them a great option for those looking to learn more about production-style projects… while still having the opportunity to step into the show world if they choose.

Temperament
If I had to describe them in one word……Gentle.

They’re known for being calm, friendly, and easygoing—the kind of rabbit you want to work with. Perfect for learning, handling, and building confidence along the way.

I’m beyond excited to bring something new to the rabbitry—something that opens even more doors for our youth

And as always… I’m here if you have questions, need guidance, or just want to talk rabbits.

This is going to be a fun one, Luckies… stay tuned

Love and Luck,
Mandi🍀
Lucky Girl Rabbitry

*First two pics are of the Dam and Sire to the little ones pictured🤩

04/15/2026

Look at these super sweet Havanas!! They love snuggling with their mom and Mama Petal just lays there enjoying it ❤️ Message me for more info!!

Love & Luck,
Mandi 🍀

04/14/2026

YUMMY!! It’s lunchtime in LGR’s barn!! These babies are so darn cute, but I can’t keep them all 😢 Lucky for you, because this last round of breeding was so successful, we have a ton of availability!! Please message me with any questions about the process or even to look at updated pics 📸 And don’t forget to tag or refer a friend 🤗

Oh, this is only a fraction of them!! Havanas and Mini Rex- ALL 8 WEEKS OLD!! 👀 BORN VALENTINE’S DAY ❤️

Love & Luck,
Mandi 🍀

*please note my 1st pinned post on my page. Just a friendly reminder to those new to LGR!!

04/03/2026

I’m so very nervous and extremely excited about being a speaker at the Cochise County Small Stock Show!! I was invited last year, and it was a blast!! All from teaching showmanship and rabbit knowledge to then being the rabbit judge for the show!!

These kids amazed me in every sense. From the moment I arrived, I had tons of helpers at my side introducing themselves with pride, helping me unload and set up and helped me get acquainted with everyone. The very models of 4-H members and leaders having kind, open hearts 💞

Can’t wait to see you all again!! 🍀

Haley Chappell

🐰 Small Stock Day –April 11th! 🐔🦆

✨ Open to FFA, 4-H, Open, Cloverbud, Peewee, and youth of all ages!

Join us for a fun, hands-on learning day for all youth!

⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Pearce Elementary School

💲 Fees

$7 (4-H members)
$12 (non-members)

🔄 Rotations (9:00–10:45 AM)
Choose 3 sessions:

Rabbit – Mandi Riddle & Zoe Willis
Cavy – Jen Barnett
Pigeon – Danielle
Chicken – Michelle Boyer
Waterfowl – Bruce Tingle
Peacock – Christie Aabye
Turkey – Laura Keith & Arabella

🏆 10:55 AM – Showmanship Showdown (all species)

📋 Register on ZSuite
4-H: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/46235

Non 4-H: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/46235

🐣 Selling animals? Indicate in registration.

✨ Come learn, practice showmanship, and have fun!

03/28/2026

💔Friday Feels💔
Warning, this is a sad story. Educational, but real and honest.

There’s a part of breeding that people don’t talk about… and it’s not the easy part.

It’s the RESPONSIBILITY we carry, as breeders especially, when something isn’t right. Hear me out…

Sometimes, we’re faced with making a decision no one ever wants to make—ending suffering when there are no other options left. And I want to be clear… this is never easy for me. It doesn’t get easier with time. It doesn’t become routine. It’s still a gut-wrenching feeling every single time, but I will not allow an animal in my care to suffer.

That’s my personal belief as a breeder. Others may do things differently depending on their goals, and I respect that. But for me, this is part of the responsibility that comes with bringing life into the world.

A couple of weeks ago, I had to make that decision for a 4-week-old kit. It was really rough!

I chose a dispatch method I believed would be quick and humane—but I didn’t yet fully understand that different sizes of rabbits require different approaches. In that moment, I made a mistake, or so I thought…

What happened was something I wasn’t prepared for, and it affected me deeply. I was sick to my stomach. I screamed, I cried…I had a full emotional reaction that honestly caught me off guard. It was one of the hardest moments I’ve experienced in this journey.

But I also know this… it was instant. There was no prolonged suffering. It was extremely humane. I would not lie to you guys and I think most of you know that by now. And while that doesn’t take away what I felt, it reinforced something important:
this responsibility requires KNOWLEDGE, PREPARATION, and RESPECT for the process. This is not a job for the weak of heart 💔

So I’m sharing this not for sympathy, and not for judgment—but for honesty.

If you’re in this space, take the time to learn. Understand the proper methods for age and size. Ask questions. Prepare yourself as much as you can.

Because this part of breeding is real.
And behind it… is someone who cares more than people will ever see.

With Love,
Mandi🍀 Lucky Girl Rabbitry

*Picture of our dear Neptune!! One of our most favorite bucks in the barn!! Remind me later to tell the story of how Neptune came to us!! It takes a few unexpected twists!! 😱

03/26/2026

SOPHIE DID IT AGAIN!! Man this girl of mine is really starting to take this business seriously!! She decides who, when, where! 😂 Then calculates it and tells me the due date!! Haha I’m being outshone!!

Here is Sophie finding her rabbit, Charlie, had given birth to 6 healthy kits today!! Good job Mama Charlie and Mama Sophie!!