Angora Rabbits - Wool Harvesting
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KESKiN ANGORA
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Angora rabbits are definitely not only bred for shows and petting, but also for wool spinning. Sweaters and jumpers made of Angora rabbit wool are very warm and are on demand during periods of low temperature. This warmth keeping property is attributable to the structure of the hair.
An Angora rabbit's hair consists of three parts. The guard hair is the outer hair that is thinner than the other two. The rest of the hair gets thicker down to the skin. The undercoat is strong and dense enough to provide sufficient protection against cooling.
There are different ways to gather wool. These are shearing, clipping and plucking. The first two are less time taking, and, therefore, are more popular. There are electric shears, which substantially facilitate the procedure. But there are reasons regarding why plucking is in many ways more preferable. Plucking only works with the English, French and Satin Angoras. German Angoras do not molt, therefore only clipping and shearing are efficient.
Plucking is more effective during molting periods. The hair manages to grow as long as 3 to 4 inches, and it is a lot easier to process. The fall out of hairs, which is encountered by those who wear Angora products, occurs when shorter hairs fail to get into the spin and remain loose. Therefore, plucked hair yarns are much more likely to produce high quality clothes. The wool of all four Angora rabbits is highly prized by wool manufacturers.
Angora Rabbits - General Information Links
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Angora rabbit © 2001
Lil Peck
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Amber's Angora Rabbits - Specializing in German Hybrids for highest wool volume for spinners.
Angora Rabbit - Diet, grooming and health care for rabbits.
Angora Rabbit Technical Manual - Offering information on Angora Rabbit care, breeding, grooming.
Angora Rabbits: Pictures - Angora related information, and pictures.
Angora Rabbits - Read this general guide to the breed and wool production, or arrange to buy a rabbit from these breeders.
Angora Rabbits Breeds - Providing information and supplies for beginning and advanced hand spinners.
Betty Chu's English Angora - Breeder offers information on care, grooming, color genetics. Learn about judging the English Angora rabbit.
Candy's English Angora Rabbits, Spinning, Fiber Arts, and Signs - From the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana - Boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln, and location of the famous Santa Claus Post Office.
Caring for Angora Rabbits - Comprehensive special care information.
Caring for your English Angora - Learn how to properly care for, feed, and groom English Angora rabbits.
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Grand Champions © 1998-2004
Betty Chu
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Cthat hanging Strides - Breeder of English Angora Rabbits. Sale stock and shipping available, located in Surrey, B.C., Canada.
Don's Angora Rabbits - Breeder of the English variety in the UK. Photos of the herd and wool care information.
FAQ About Angora Rabbits - Classification and care.
HJS Studio Angora - On this site, you will find descriptions of different breeds of Angora Rabbits.
IAGARB - Articles - How Angora Rabbits Differ - How do the Angora Rabbits differ from other rabbit breeds?
Mystic Elegance Rabbitry - Mystic Elegance Rabbitry. French Angora Rabbits.
National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club - Angora News, by the National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club. Club news, Angora Rabbit information. Angora Rabbit fiber: fur and wool spinning and knitting.
Nutrient Requirements of Angora Rabbits - A list of chemical components, which should be included in Angora Rabbits' ratio.
P.C.'s Pets - Breeder and exhibitor of English Angora Rabbits. Information on: varieties, exhibition, and care, including feeding, grooming and woolblock. Port Angeles, WA.
Rabbit Links - All Clubs, all breeds.
