How did we get to become CHEROKEE FLATS
Cherokee Flats was originally Cody's Rabbit Cave and was started by Cody in 2004 as a 4 H project for McLean County, IL. Since then, we've moved from Bloomington, IL to Rural Farmer City, IL and have added many breeds or rabbits and added poultry. Since Austin was now old enough to show in 4H and Brian and I were wanting to show in ARBA shows, we decided to change the name to Cherokee Flats in 2007. After years of trying to find the breeds we wanted the most, we finally have it down to CHOCOLATE SATINS, Netherland Dwarf and MINI LOPS.
Meet Our Family
Crystal Smith
Brian Smith
Brian is a Systems Analyst for STATE FARM INS in Bloomington, IL.
He breeds and raises the Chocolate Satins here at the farm.
He enjoys playing Magic: the Gathering with the family and gaming on the PS4.
Autumn Smith
Autumn is 16 yrs old and LOVES Audrey Hepburn.
She is the Mini Lop girl in this family and loves her loppy eared rabbits.
Autumn also plays baseball in the Central Illinois Miracle League in Bloomington, IL
She loves school and wants to work in a library when she grows up.
Austin Smith
Austin is 19 yrs old and is a true farm boy thru and thru. He loves being outside with the animals and introducing people to them.
He loves to educate people on proper care, housing and just random need to know stuff.
enjoys gaming on the PS4 and hanging out with friends.
He plans on joining the Army and being a mechanic after school
Cody
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Smith
Cody is 22 yrs old and is a hard worker both at his job and college.
While Cody no longer breeds and raises rabbits, he's still a big part of the farm. He'll help with chores, and play with babies to help get them used to being handled.
Cody is a big gamer. He loves Bloodborne, Fall Out 4 and more. He is really into Magic: the Gathering and D&D.
Cody just graduated from Parkland College and an Associates Degree.