The basic tools for clipping an Angora rabbit are: Apron Decent sharp scissors with either round or pointed ends. Boots hairdressing scissors or Fiskars craft scissors are popular Nail Clippers Ivermectin mite drops (Beaphar antiparasite spot-on for rabbits) used every alternate clipping Self seal heavy duty freezer bags to put wool in Bag or bucket… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2017
Hutches
Hutches can be a challenge, getting the right size, shape and fit for your environment. These are a few ideas based on what our members do.
Problems with breeding
Breeding Angora rabbits and the problems When the doe is ready to produce it is down to her and it is not always straight forward. The doe produces a litter, but often can scatter babies across the hutch during this process, especially if she is a first time mother. If she has made a nest… Read more »
RHVD 1 and 2 (also see vaccinations)
RHVD is a serious issue for rabbits. There are two forms of the virus. RVHD1 arrived in Britain in the 1990s. It is highly contagious and can spread from rabbit to rabbit and on footwear and clothing. RVHD1 usually only affects rabbits over 2 months old. Symptoms include sudden death, bleeding from orifices, fits and… Read more »
Things you need to know about showing Angora rabbits
Top ten things you need to know about showing Angora rabbits 1. You will need to join the British Rabbit Council (The BRC) 2. It is recommended you purchase Fur and Feather Magazine, winkley publishing as this will give you details of all shows held in the uk. 3. Buy your English Angora rabbit from… Read more »
BRC ** Show Coventry Rabbit and Cavy Club
The British Rabbit Council (BRC) two star show is at Coventry for the rabbit and cavy club on Sunday 26th November 2017. It is being held at Wyken Community Centre, Westmorland Road, off Belgrave Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 5PY. The BRC offers 128CCs, 18 Best of Breeds (BoBs), Ros for Best in Show (Bis) &… Read more »
My Angora love affair
Willowcot Stud is the Angora stud of Yvonne Hobbs- Fothergill. My love of Angora rabbits began when I became my grandmother’s apprentice at the age of two. She kept quite a large zoo in her spacious garden comprising birds, fish, reptiles, primates and mammals of all kinds, but the Angora rabbit were the ones that… Read more »
Cost of buying an angora
Cost of an exhibition angora rabbit A good English angora rabbit should cost around £30 – £60 if it is for exhibition, however some breeders charge as much as £100. It is up to you if you are prepared to pay this much, but if it is your first rabbit you should think twice about… Read more »
The importance of nail cutting
Domestic rabbits need their nails clipping regularly. The rabbit is held firmly in the lap and the paw stretched gently out. The nails are clipped one by one. It is important to clip only the clear area at the end of the nail. Clipping the pink area of the nail nearest the foot would be… Read more »
Simon Whincup
Profile of NAC member Simon Whincup I started in rabbits in 1992 with my first breeds being dwarf and cashmere lops. I carried on to have numerous successes with these breeds. I was lucky enough to have mentors like Bill Webb, Jean Thompson, Maureen and Walter Faint and Jane Bramley. I have also been influenced in… Read more »