Angora Rabbits - Special Care
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Robyn Rhudy © 1997-2004
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For those, who buy Angora rabbits or for those who are preparing to buy one in the foreseeable future, it would be appropriate to contact American Rabbit Breeders Association. This organization
provides care instruction manuals and show catalogs listing all scheduled shows. For Angora lovers there is the National Angora Rabbits Breeders Club that supplies 4 issues of Angora news and guidebooks.
When choosing a cage and its location, the first thing to consider is safety, as well as easy access. Dogs and cats may be hostile toward rabbits. Angoras should not be exposed to direct sunrays, rain or sharp temperature fluctuations. The size of the cage is important. It should be big enough to allow the Angora rabbit to stretch out for the entire length of the body and to provide enough space for active playing.
At the bottom of the cage there must be a mesh with a tray underneath to allow urine and feces to
fall through easily. The tray must be cleaned several times a day, in order to prevent the rabbit from breathing on its own ammonia gas and getting breathing problems.
Angora rabbits require regular grooming. There must be two types of brush in the house - a pin needle brush and a slicker brush. The pin needle brush is good for locating mats and disentangling them. That is much the case with English Angoras, which have dense and delicate hair. The slicker brush is good for general hair care, and it is always used after dematting.
Feeding should be well balanced and arrange in accordance with the rabbits' individual digestive characteristics. They build their own immune system to meet the particular environment. The food should contain duly large amount of fiber and proteins. Green stuff, like carrots and lettuce, is better restricted, because there is a risk of diarrhea, which is in no way acceptable with Angora rabbits. Pellet foods and various grass substitutes are available in pet shops.
Angora rabbits, except for the Giant, are extremely prone to hairballs and coat mats because they always strive to groom themselves. They can't vomit, and much of molt hair gets into the intestinal tract. If too much wool is amassed, the bowels get blocked, which can be fatal for the animal. Wool mats can result in sores and wounds, and even fly-maggot infection. For these reasons, Angora rabbits demand regular and qualified grooming.
Angora Rabbits - Description links
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James Blair Middle School
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Rabbits: Angora Fleece - Our Angora fibers are top of the bunny and are sheared or plucked depending on the season and other factors. We have French, English and Satin Angora breeds.
Angora Rabbit - Classification, basic features and origin.
Angora Rabbit - Here are some guideline links to various aspects concerning the breed.
Angora Rabbit Breeders - You can find the contact details for Rabbit - Angora breed societies local to you by going to our Your Territory section.
Angora Rabbits General Information - This site contains a thorough descriptive analysis, special care information and a comprehensive comment on propagation and breeding.
Angora Rabbits - Angora Rabbit breeders discuss breeding, showing and care.
Angora Rabbits Make a Mighty Fine Wool - The country's first Angora Rabbitry has begun operating in Guyra, which is producing the fiber for the lucrative Italian market. Dot Vickery Manager says, "the best part of the fiber is off the back."
Angora Rabbits - Angora Rabbits photos and pictures.
Breed Description - Historic, administrative and genealogic information.
Combating Heart - Rabbits Only Breeders' Directory, P.O. Box 207, Holbrook, NY 11741.
Fancy That Rabbitry - English Angora Rabbits - Caring for English Angora Rabbits Boarding Comfort Feeding Getting Acquainted Handling Grooming Contact This site is a member of WebRing.
French Angora - If you have found or lost an animal - click here!
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BACK ACRE FARM
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Library - A vast number of links to various breeds.
Lloveable Llamas favorite sites to visit - Windsor Farms Rabbitry, quality Angora Rabbits, fiber and drop spindles.
Pictures of Rabbits - Descriptive analyses of breeds.
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Rabbit Links: Angora Rabbits - Clubs, associations and breeder communities.
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Rabbits and Lops, Animal Production Section - Angora Angie's Angoras Rabbitry - French and Giant Angora rabbitry. Breeder strives for temperament, quality and wool production. Angora Affaire Rabbitry - Giant and English Angora rabbits.
Rabbits Needing Loving Homes - Special care information and pictures.
Rabbits Pets - 783 links to the best sites selected by humans.
Rakestraw Rabbitry - Angora Rabbits - Assn. Contact Information, International Association of German Angora Rabbit Breeders, American Rabbit Breeders Assn., Rakestraw Rabbitry is run by our entire family. Everyone takes part.
Weaving Resources - Angora Rabbit & Rabbitry supplies: Love Your Buns Angora Rabbitry, Mountainspun Farm & Fiber Art Supplies.
