We are a small Rabbitry, located just west of Atlanta

in Douglasville, Georgia. My son, Noland, wanted to

raise a few rabbits and that began our search for our

first rabbit. We saw a note on the bulletin board at a

local restaurant, "Rabbits For Sale"  and off we went

to see what they had. The girl raised pet rabbits and

had a hodge-podge of several breeds. In the mix was a

Tri colored Mini Rex and once we put our hands on him

we were hooked. I then got onto the internet and Googled

Mini Rex Rabbits and up pops "Mini Rex Rabbits For Sale"

in Auburn, Georgia... Senia Phillips. I knew a Senia Phillips

from my days as a horse barn designer and sales rep for

Dumas, Inc. This had to be the same Senia, after all what

were the odds of their being two "Senia Phillips" in the

world much less in Ga. I was right, it was her. We made

arrangements to meet with her and we purchased

several nice rabbits. Senia was a wealth of knowledge

and shared with us freely. She has become our sister

in the rabbit business and a treasured friend. We would

have long since given up on the show circuit if not for

her generosity and help along the way. (Thanks Senia!) 

Our next mistake was going to Dalton Georgia to see

what happens at a rabbit show. Wow! What beautiful

rabbits!  Senia told us to look for  "Brad Edmondson"

when we got there as he is a "Genetics Expert" when

it comes to Mini Rex rabbits and he is one of the top

breeders in the Nation and it will be good for you to

meet  him. After wondering around for a while, we

stopped to inquire about a Black Otter and to see if it

was for sale. The man explained that he had just

purchased the little doe and was not interested in

selling her. I asked his name, "Brad" he replied. I

asked, "Brad Edmondson"? "Yes", he replied. I then

introduced myself and Noland to him and explained

how Senia had urged us to look him up. After a bit of

discussion, we bought a Castor buck from him. He also

urged us to come to the next show, in Conyers, Ga. in

two weeks and that is how we began in this endeavor.

Senia was right, Brad is a top breeder of Mini Rex, but

what she didn't tell us was that he is helpful, dedicated

to the Mini Rex breed and a generous competitor, willing

to share his knowledge and his expertise to help others

who are getting started with the Mini Rex breed. Brad is

a valuable and trusted friend. Thanks Brad!